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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

3 days in New Orleans

Jazz, Creole food and one big party. Here's how to spend 3 days in New Orleans: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days New Orleans trip is March, April and October. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
March, April, October
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days New Orleans itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
New Orleans Public Library~$5
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
12:30
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
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Oil and Gas Building~$5
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
12:30
Tulane University School of Social Work~$5
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
16:00
Bust of John McDonogh~$5
A bust of John McDonogh was installed in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in 1938, as part of the Federal Art Project. It was created by Angela Gregory, a New Orleans native,
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Day 3

09:00
Tulane Medical Center~$5
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
12:30
1010 Common~$5
1010 Common, located at 1010 Common Street in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 31-story skyscraper. The building, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merril
16:00
Orpheum Theater (New Orleans)~$5
The Orpheum Theater is a theater in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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What 3 days in New Orleans costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in New Orleans: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for New Orleans?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of New Orleans without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in New Orleans?+

Start with New Orleans Public Library, State Palace Theatre (New Orleans) and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in New Orleans cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

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 suits sightseeing best.

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