Travel Notes: New Orleans · Attractions Edition

🌳 Oak Alley Plantation This plantation is about a 45-minute drive from downtown New Orleans, featuring sprawling oak groves and a historic mansion converted into a museum. Scenery: In spring, the oak trees are already lush and leafy—pair them with a clear blue sky, and every photo turns out stunning 📸. Museum Experience: The museum focuses on the daily life of the old plantation owner’s family, with staff-led guided tours that add depth to the history. Value: At $30 per person, the ticket is totally worth the money—you get both beautiful views and a fascinating history lesson. 🐊 Swamp Tour Hop on a small boat for a swamp adventure! The tour takes you through wetlands where you’ll spot alligators, snakes, and cute raccoons (note: “” here likely refers to raccoons, a common swamp resident in NOLA) 🦝. The guide will point out all the wildlife so you won’t miss a thing—super fun for nature lovers. ⚔️ The National WWII Museum It’s a large museum—we spent 2 hours there and only covered about two-thirds of it! The exhibits mainly focus on how the U.S. military fought against Japan and supported Allied forces during World War II. It’s informative, but if you’re interested in a broader global perspective, you might want to allocate more time. 🔮 Voodoo Museum This tiny museum has just two rooms—you can finish the whole visit in 10-15 minutes. If you’re curious about Voodoo culture, it’s a quick stop, but personally, I don’t think it’s a “must-visit” (it’s more for niche interests). 🎷 Jazz Performance at Preservation Hall We randomly picked a jazz show at Preservation Hall (likely the “residential hall” mentioned—New Orleans’ iconic jazz venue), and it was incredible! The one-hour performance was amazing—even if you’re a jazz novice (like me) who only listens for fun and can’t pick up on all the details, you’ll still love the energy. Pro Tip: If your budget allows, buy a seated ticket. Standing for a full hour gets tiring pretty quickly! #NewOrleans #USA #Travel #USATravel #NewOrleansTravel #TravelGuide #USATravelGuide