The Perfect 3/5/7 Day New Orleans Itinerary
DAY 1
Morning:
Explore the French Quarter — Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral.
Afternoon:
Lunch at Cafe du Monde, then wander Royal Street galleries and shops.
Evening:
Dinner on Bourbon Street, enjoy live jazz bars.
DAY 2
Morning:
Take the St. Charles Streetcar to the Garden District, tour historic mansions.
Afternoon:
Visit Magazine Street for shopping and cafes.
Evening:
Steamboat Natchez Mississippi River cruise with dinner or live music.
DAY 3
Morning:
Explore Mardi Gras World or Voodoo Museum.
Afternoon:
Audubon Aquarium or Zoo, or a swamp tour nearby.
Evening:
Catch live jazz at Frenchmen Street; dinner at a mid-range Creole restaurant.
DAY 4
Morning:
Visit City Park, including the New Orleans Museum of Art.
Afternoon:
Enjoy Café du Monde beignets again or try other local treats.
Evening:
Experience Frenchmen Street nightlife, bars and music venues.
DAY 5
Morning:
Take a guided bayou/swamp tour to see local wildlife.
Afternoon:
Explore Treme neighborhood, rich in jazz history.
Evening:
Dinner at a fine dining spot like Commander's Palace.
DAY 6
Morning:
Visit Audubon Butterfly Garden & Insectarium or National WWII Museum.
.Afternoon:
Stroll along the Riverwalk and enjoy local markets.
Evening:
Attend a theater performance or live music show downtown.
DAY 7
Morning:
Take a cultural walking tour — historic cemeteries or local architecture.
Afternoon:
Relax in City Park or ride the streetcar for final sightseeing.
Evening:
Farewell dinner at a top restaurant, followed by evening jazz on Frenchmen Street.
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