New Orleans travel guide
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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

New Orleans travel guide

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Jazz, Creole food and one big party. The best time to visit New Orleans is March, April, October and November. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
March, April, October
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit New Orleans

The best time to visit New Orleans is March, April, October and November. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in New Orleans

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

New Orleans Public Library
New Orleans Public Library
The New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) is the public library of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Succeeding earlier libraries in the city, it opened in 1897. Three
~$5 · 1.5h
Oil and Gas Building
Oil and Gas Building
The Oil and Gas Building, or Oil & Gas Building, is a 14-story building, completed in 1959, at 1100 Tulane Avenue in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the
~$5 · 1.5h
Tulane University School of Social Work
Tulane University School of Social Work
Tulane University School of Social Work is the social work school of Tulane University. The school is located on Tulane's Downtown New Orleans campus at 127 Elk Place. TSSW is full
~$5 · 1.5h
Tulane Medical Center
Tulane Medical Center
The Tulane Medical Center is an Emergency Department located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Tulane Medical Center has centers and clinics covering nearly all major specialties of m
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

State Palace Theatre (New Orleans)
State Palace Theatre (New Orleans)
State Palace Theatre is a performing arts venue located in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located at the uptown lake corner of Canal Street and Rampart Street. The Saenger
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of New Orleans
Taste the signature dishes of New Orleans.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day New Orleans itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · New Orleans Public Library12:30 · State Palace Theatre (New Orleans)16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Oil and Gas Building12:30 · Tulane University School of Social Work16:00 · Bust of John McDonogh
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Day 3
09:00 · Tulane Medical Center12:30 · 1010 Common16:00 · Orpheum Theater (New Orleans)

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New Orleans travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit New Orleans?+

The best months to visit New Orleans are March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in New Orleans?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for New Orleans, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is New Orleans expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in New Orleans (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in New Orleans?+

Popular highlights include New Orleans Public Library, Oil and Gas Building, Tulane University School of Social Work and Tulane Medical Center. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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