9 Days in the Big Easy!

iñigo gil ojuel

22 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of New Orleans. Immerse yourself in the rich history, soulful music, and mouthwatering cuisine of this enchanting city. From jazz to voodoo, museums to parks, let the Big Easy captivate your senses!

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Day 1Unveiling the Heroic Tales at The National WWII Museum

$74

Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$74

Day 2Cruising the Mighty Mississippi on Steamboat NATCHEZ and Swinging to Jazz Rhythms at New Orleans Jazz Museum

$105

Old-fashioned steamboat offering cruises with buffet dining, including brunch, plus jazz music.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$85

9 - 14 min

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Historic circa-1835 mint turned museum with coin exhibits & an upper-level jazz venue.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Day 3Diving into Aquatic Wonders at Audubon Aquarium and Soaking in the Charm of Jackson Square

$75

Insect & marine life exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with reefs, sharks & a walk-through tunnel.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

9 - 14 min

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Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Exploring History at Confederate Memorial Hall Museum, St. Louis Cathedral, and New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum

$38

$ 4

Elaborate stone building housing the second-largest collection of Civil War artifacts in the world.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

11 - 14 min

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Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Two snug rooms packed with voodoo artifacts, plus a gift shop, both run by voodoo practitioners.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$18

Day 5Delving into the Dark Side at Museum of Death New Orleans and Grooving to Live Jazz at Preservation Hall

$75

Macabre collection featuring mortuary equipment, crime scene pictures & displays on serial killers.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

Day 6Immersing in the Cultural Oasis of Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, and The Cabildo

$15

31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Renowned former gathering place for slaves in Louis Armstrong Park now hosts concerts & events.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$15

4 - 5 min

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New Orleans Steamboat Company (corporate office)

No time set

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Free

Day 7Indulging in Artistic Delights at New Orleans Museum of Art and Reveling in Nature's Beauty at New Orleans Botanical Garden

$58

More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

9 - 14 min

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Long-established gardens with exotic species including orchids & cacti, plus seasonal plant sales.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Day 8Strolling through the Stunning Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden and Relaxing in Audubon Park

$ 4

Modern sculpture garden on 11 acres in New Orleans City Park with pedestrian paths & water features.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Park with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Encountering Exotic Wildlife at Audubon Zoo

$63

Leafy home to Amur leopards, orangutans & white alligators, with presentations & feedings.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$62

Budget breakdown: $508 In total

Activities & Food:$501

Transport:$7