The Ultimate Step-by-Step New Orleans Guide π
π Day 1: Bourbon St Cocktail Culture Arrive at MSY Airport at 9:00 PM, travel light, and head straight to your hotel π¨βοΈ Walk to Bourbon St β every cocktail bar here bursts with local flair. If youβre lucky, you might catch live jazz performances right on the street π·πΆ. Pick your favorite spot, sit back, and let a tipsy evening ease you into the New Orleans vibe πΉπ β Day 2: French Quarter Deep Dive Morning: Start your day at CafΓ© Du Monde with classic coffee and fluffy beignets β the perfect sweet awakening! π©β Noon: Wander through the French Quarter and grab lunch at any highly-rated spot on Google β hard to go wrong here! π½οΈπ Afternoon: Join a Cemetery Tour (like St. Louis Cemetery No. 1) and step into the cityβs hauntingly beautiful past β°οΈπΏ (Be on time β guided tours wonβt wait!) 4:15 PM: Visit Sazerac House π₯ β a free cocktail museum with tastings of freshly mixed drinks. Highly recommended! Dinner: Drago's Seafood Restaurant π¦ β donβt miss their famous charbroiled oysters! π³ Day 3: Journey into Southern Plantation History Morning: Pick up a rental car from Avis in the French Quarter π (corporate rates can go as low as $30+/day!). 2:45 PM: Tour a historic plantation like Oak Alley or Laura β marvel at ancient oaks and antebellum mansions. Drive from downtown takes about 1 hour. β οΈ Avoid the 5 PM tour β the main house closes early, leaving no time to explore the grounds! Dinner: Mr. Bβs Bistro π¨βπ³ β a local favorite where every dish shines. π Book at least two weeks ahead β it fills up fast! #NewOrleans #NOLAFood #TravelGuide #ExploreNOLA #SouthernCharm
