New Orleans Day 2: Plantations, Swamps & Cajun Feasts!

"Low-key travelers, rejoice—this itinerary does ALL the work for you!" 🌳 Morning: Oak Alley Plantation ⏰ Go early! (We arrived at 9AM to beat crowds.) ✨ 300-year-old oak tunnel = instant movie magic 🎬. 🏚️ Slave quarters exhibit: Powerful + heartbreaking. 💰 $27/adult (book ahead!). 📸 Best photo spots: Oak-lined path + mansion steps. ⚰️ Midday: St. Louis Cemetery No.1 🧙‍♀️ Voodoo queen Marie Laveau’s tomb (look for "XXX" marks). 🔺 Nicolas Cage’s future pyramid tomb (only in NOLA!). ⚠️ Guided tours only—no solo visits! 🐊 Afternoon: Swamp Adventure 🚤 Cajun Encounters Tour (3:30PM = prime gator-spotting time!): Gators sunbathing + owls yawning + raccoons stealing snacks. 💵 $30/person (with shuttle option). 🍽️ Dinner: Cochon Restaurant 🐊 Fried alligator (tastes like chicken!). 🦪 Wood-fired oysters = buttery heaven. 🏭 Industrial-chic vibes + top-tier service. 🎒 Pro Tips ☀️ Sunscreen + bug spray = survival kit. 📷 Camera ready—every corner is photo-worthy. #NOLADay2 #PlantationVibes #SwampLife #CajunFoodComa #TravelMadeEasy