One perfect day, then another
New Orleans · 65°F - 82°F

One day in New Orleans.

Warm with high humidity; expect mild mornings and a chance of brief afternoon rain showers.

09:00

Morning Beignets at Cafe du Monde

French Quarter · $5 - $10 pp · 1 hour

Start your day with iconic New Orleans beignets heavily dusted with powdered sugar, paired with a traditional chicory coffee.

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Walk · 5 minutes — Walk down Dumaine Street into the heart of the Quarter.

10:15

New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum

French Quarter · $10 pp · 1 hour 30 minutes

A small, fascinating museum dedicated to the history, mystery, and legends of New Orleans Voodoo, including the famous Marie Laveau.

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Walk · 10 minutes — Stroll down St. Peter Street toward your lunch destination.

12:00

Lunch at Gumbo Shop

French Quarter · $20 - $35 pp · 1 hour 30 minutes

Enjoy a hearty lunch at this award-winning restaurant known for serving some of the best traditional Creole and Cajun gumbos in the city.

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Walk · 10 minutes — Head straight to the Toulouse Street Wharf on the riverfront to board the steamboat.

14:00

Daytime Jazz Cruise on Steamboat Natchez

Mississippi Riverfront · $39 - $50 pp · 2 hours 30 minutes

Board one of the last authentic steamboats on the Mississippi River for a scenic cruise featuring live jazz music and historic narration.

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Walk · 25 minutes — Enjoy a scenic stroll along the Moonwalk riverfront and Decatur Street into the Marigny neighborhood.

17:30

Dinner and Live Jazz at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Faubourg Marigny · $50 - $100 pp · 3 hours

Enjoy classic Creole cuisine in the dining room before catching a live performance by legendary local jazz musicians in their intimate music room.

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