5 Days in the Big Easy!

Michelle Peaslee

16 Jan 2024

Join me on an exciting adventure through the vibrant streets of New Orleans. From mouthwatering cuisine to historical landmarks, this blog will take you on a journey you won't forget!

Trip to New Orleans

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tasty Treats and Wild Encounters

$141

$ 11

Hotel Indigo New Orleans - French Quarter, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

15 - 22 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$62

5 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2French Delights and Haunting Tales

$130

$ 11

Hotel Indigo New Orleans - French Quarter, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$38

9 - 14 min

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NOLA Poboys serves traditional po-boys in the heart of the historic French Quarter.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

2 - 3 min

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Dimly lit hang & one of the oldest bars around, serving beer & frozen drinks since the 1700s.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3Coffee, Art, and Finger-Lickin' BBQ

$124

$ 11

Hotel Indigo New Orleans - French Quarter, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$38

10 - 15 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4Jazz Brunch and French Quarter Charm

$86

Hotel Indigo New Orleans - French Quarter, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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With the only daily jazz brunch in town, Court of Two Sisters is famed for its beautiful wisteria-blanketed courtyard and soothing fountains. This history-rich, two-centuries-old restaurant is a must do for any first-time visitor to the Crescent City, serving up traditional New Orleans recipes fo...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

2 - 3 min

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Outdoor hangout with a flaming fountain, connected to the bar that invented hurricane cocktails.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 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

2 - 3 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

4 - 6 min

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Established in 1948, The Award Winning Gumbo Shop features a wide range of New Orleans cuisine at its finest. Enjoy fantastic customer service and great food. Patrons are also welcome to order from our full wine list including 30 Wines by the Glass.Gumbo Shop is located at 630 St...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5CBD Exploration and WWII History

$257

Hotel Indigo New Orleans - French Quarter, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

5 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$74

11 - 16 min

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Ruby Slipper Cafe - Central Business District

Ruby Slipper Cafe brings the unique flavors and hospitality of New Orleans to our all-day brunch and eye-opening cocktails. We use fresh and local ingredients whenever possible, prepares food to order from our scratch kitchen, and give back to the communities we serve.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

7 - 10 min

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