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New Orleans Travel Guide
Jazz, jambalaya, and joie de vivre on the Mississippi.
Best Time
February – May
Budget/Day
$65–$100
Mid-Range/Day
$130–$220
Getting Around
Streetcar / Walking
🎯 Top Things to Do
French Quarter & Bourbon Street
Historic neighborhood with jazz clubs, balconies, and 24/7 energy. Walk it day and night.
Free
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Above-ground tombs dating to 1789. Guided tours only. See the alleged tomb of Marie Laveau.
$25
Steamboat Natchez Cruise
Two-hour cruise on an authentic steamboat with live jazz and optional Creole dinner.
$37–$87
🍽️ Where to Eat
Beignets & chicory coffee$4–$8
Café Du Monde
Creole soul food$15–$28
Dooky Chase's
Fine Creole dining$40–$70
Commander's Palace
🏨 Where to Stay
💰 Budget · Mid-City
India House Hostel
💵 Mid-Range · French Quarter
Hotel Monteleone
💎 Luxury · Central Business District
The Roosevelt New Orleans
🚌 Getting Around
Streetcar $1.25/ride. Jazzy Pass day pass $3. French Quarter very walkable. Uber $8–$15.