3 Days & 2 Nights in New Orleans β Attractions Guide π‘ποΈ
Took advantage of summer break to explore some U.S. spots β first stop: New Orleans (a city you can cover in a weekend!). Thanks to a flight delay with Frontier βοΈπ€, our three days got compressed into two β classic Frontier move. Day 1 Checked into Maison De La Luz π¨β¨. (Note: Doors were locked at night β felt a bit eerie at first π ). The hotel vibe was straight out of a movie β retro and atmospheric! Staff were friendly, though we had a small hiccup with the deposit around midnightβ¦ one employee joked, βAfter midnight, the card machine acts up,β which added a spooky touch π». Our room came with a handwritten welcome note + an apple π β sweet and thoughtful. Rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Day 2 Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour π³π Our boat captain was hilarious and engaging β stopped every time we spotted an alligator for photos πΈ. He evenly fed gators on both sides of the boat so everyone could see ππ. Each gator even had a name! The highlight? He pulled a baby alligator from a cooler β so cute! Felt cool and smooth, like a snake π₯Ή. Then to Oak Alley Plantation β it was so hot we kept it quick βοΈπ₯. The tour included a 30-min guided talk + photo time β about an hour total. Tried their minty drink β sweet but refreshing! In the evening, hit the French Quarter β felt like a night market back home, but with an intense, hard-to-blend-in vibe. Alsoβ¦ π scent was strong in the air β not recommended for solo female travelers. Rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈΒ½ Day 3 WWII Museum + Aquarium ποΈπ Spent about 2 hours at the WWII Museum β started strong but lost steam (hungry + cold AC βοΈ). Since we had time before Lukeβs happy hour reservation, we popped into the aquarium. Best part: the sea otters! 𦦠So adorable β spinning nonstop, one even banging a shell against the glass π₯Ή. Rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈ Verdict: You can cover the highlights in two full days β add an extra if you want to relax. But a heads-up: 10 minutes outside in this heat is no joke β sunscreen and hydration are a must! βοΈπ¦ Next up: Food edition π€π! #NewOrleans #WhatToDoInNOLA #NolaGatorTour #NoFriedChickenInSight #Travel πΊπΈπ·β¨