3-Day Trip to New Orleans

3-Day Itinerary for New Orleans Day 1💕💕 Arrived in NOLA around noon and headed straight to the National World War II Museum (there are lockers for luggage inside, but quantities are limited). You can spend about 3–4 hours here, including a 1-hour 4D film (opening hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM).🍾 (There’s a restaurant in the museum—grab a quick bite if you’re in a hurry.) 🌟🍽️ Mother's Located in the CBD. It’s good if there’s no line, but not worth waiting for a long time. It’s affordable (no tips required), and you can try the signature gumbo and po’boy sandwiches. Day 2 Booked a combo tour of swamp + oak plantation in advance. Shuttles start picking up guests from various hotels around 11:00 AM—much more convenient than driving yourself.☀️ - For the swamp tour, the captain will take a baby alligator 🐊 out of a cooler at the end; everyone can take turns taking photos with it.❄️❄️ 😘😘- I thought the oak plantation would be boring, but it turned out great! The "oak tree tunnel" is beautiful and the environment is pleasant—nice weather will make the experience even better. You’ll be back downtown around 5:30 PM. 🍽️ Hot N Cajun Boil House Highly recommend their Cajun-style seafood platter—great value and delicious. It’s conveniently located in the French Quarter.🍐🎼 🙉Day 3 Stopped by Sazerac House in the morning. Free tours can be booked on-site with ID (there are 3 check-in spots, each offering a tasting) It’s self-guided, so you can finish quickly if you just want to sample the drinks (closed on weekends).🌳🌳 Then walked to the French Quarter. Some shops and bars aren’t open during the day, but it’s relatively safe. There are plenty of souvenir shops to browse. You can walk along the French Quarter all the way to Jackson Square and the Mississippi River waterfront. There are always street performers near the church, as well as some fortune-tellers. 🍽️ Food Spots🍞 1. Cafe☕☕ Du Monde: The beignets are covered in powdered sugar but not as sweet as expected—similar to Chinese "sha weng" (fried dough puffs). I went to the location across from Jackson Square; there are plenty of seats, and there are always performers nearby—perfect for a break. 2. Ruby‘s Slipper: Pretty average—totally unnecessary to visit. 3. Drago‘s: Their grilled oysters are delicious, but you’ll probably have to wait in line. ✨ Tips - In my opinion, the jazz here is quite old-school. If you plan to listen to some, you’ll run into random bands on the French Quarter, and many bars also have jazz performances. The most famous spot is definitely Preservation Hall, but it has limited seating—book tickets online about a week in advance. - For atmosphere, stay on Canal St.; if you want to avoid noise, stay in the CBD.🍱🍱 #NewOrleans #NewOrleansFood #NewOrleansTravelGuide #USATravel