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8 Days in the Big Easy!

Andrea Barbosa

Andrea Barbosa

4 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New Orleans. Immerse yourself in the rich history, captivating music, and mouthwatering cuisine of the Big Easy. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to New Orleans

Day 1Cathedral Charm and Voodoo Wonders
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$35

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$ 7

St. Louis Cathedral
Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
Two snug rooms packed with voodoo artifacts, plus a gift shop, both run by voodoo practitioners.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$35
9 - 11 min

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Crescent Park
Compact park along the river offering trails, picnic areas & views of the city skyline.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Jazz Jamboree and Musical Revelry
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$115

Preservation Hall
Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$75
11 - 16 min

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New Orleans Jazz Museum
Historic circa-1835 mint turned museum with coin exhibits & an upper-level jazz venue.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$40
Day 3Mardi Gras Magic and Historic Delights
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$110

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$ 7

Mardi Gras World
Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$110
10 - 12 min

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Jackson Square
Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Parks, Memorials, and Southern Heritage
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$40

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$ 14

Louis Armstrong Park
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
10 - 12 min

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Woldenberg Park
Riverfront park with 16 acres of green space, jogging paths & Mississippi river views.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Confederate Memorial Hall Museum
Elaborate stone building housing the second-largest collection of Civil War artifacts in the world.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$40
Day 5Aquatic Wonders and Underwater Delights
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$150

Audubon Aquarium
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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$150
Day 6Insects, Art, and Cultural Treasures
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$200

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$ 7

Audubon Insectarium
Interactive insect exhibits, bugs in action & an IMAX theater all in a U.S. Custom House.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$125
16 - 20 min

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New Orleans Museum of Art
More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$75
Day 7Serene Strolls and Natural Beauty
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$0

Audubon Park
Park with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 8WWII History and Natural Splendors
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$148

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$ 7

The National WWII Museum
Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$148
24 - 29 min

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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Park with a vast wetland area with boat tours, plus a battlefield, cemetery & cultural centers.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $839 In total

Activities & Food:$797
Transport:$42