7 days in New Orleans Itinerary

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site and Magazine Street. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Lafayette Cemetery No.1 and French Quarter. Step out of New Orleans with an excursion to Ship Island Excursions in Biloxi--about 1h 45 min away. Spend the 2nd (Mon) exploring nature at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. There's lots more to do: stroll the grounds of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, examine the collection at Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, appreciate the extensive heritage of Garden District, and hunt for treasures at French Market.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the New Orleans day trip tool.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Gulfport Biloxi International Airport and Trent Lott International Airport. In November, daytime highs in New Orleans are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. You will leave for home on the 5th (Thu).