Day 1: Arrival and French Quarter Exploration

• Morning:
  • Arrive in New Orleans and check into your hotel.
  • Grab breakfast at Café du Monde for beignets and café au lait.
• Afternoon:
  • Explore the French Quarter: Stroll through Jackson Square, visit St. Louis Cathedral, and wander Royal Street for art galleries and shops.
  • Consider bringing along a portable phone charger like the Anker PowerCore 10000. You’ll want to capture all those beautiful moments!
  • Lunch at The Gumbo Shop for classic New Orleans gumbo.
• Evening:
  • Dinner at Antoine’s or Galatoire’s for a taste of Creole cuisine.
  • Experience live jazz at Preservation Hall or enjoy a drink at the Carousel Bar.

Day 2: Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

• Morning:
  • Breakfast at a local café, then take the streetcar to the Garden District.
  • Explore the stunning mansions and historic homes on Magazine Street.
• Afternoon:
  • Visit Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 for a guided tour of the iconic above-ground tombs.
  • Lunch at Commander’s Palace (reservations recommended).
• Evening:
  • Take a stroll along Magazine Street for shopping.
  • Dinner at Cochon for some hearty Cajun fare.

Day 3: Museums and Riverfront

• Morning:
  • Visit the National WWII Museum (plan for a few hours here).
  • Grab a quick lunch at Cochon Butcher nearby.
• Afternoon:
  • Walk to the Riverwalk for a leisurely stroll along the Mississippi River.
  • Check out the nearby Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.
• Evening:
  • Dinner at Emeril’s for a contemporary take on New Orleans cuisine.
  • Enjoy a night out on Frenchmen Street, catching live music at places like The Spotted Cat Music Club.

Day 4: Swamp Tour and Local Flavor

• Morning:
  • Take a guided swamp tour (book in advance) to see alligators and local wildlife.
• Afternoon:
  • Return to the city and enjoy lunch at Willie Mae’s Scotch House for fried chicken.
  • Explore the historic Treme neighborhood and visit the African American Museum.
• Evening:
  • Attend a cooking class to learn how to make classic dishes like jambalaya or gumbo.
  • Dinner at a local eatery of your choice.

Day 5: Arts and Departure

• Morning:
  • Breakfast at Elizabeth’s in the Bywater neighborhood.
  • Visit the New Orleans Museum of Art and the adjacent City Park.
• Afternoon:
  • Last-minute shopping at the French Market or take a walk along the Mississippi.
  • Enjoy a light lunch at a local café.
• Evening:
  • Depart New Orleans, filled with memories and flavors of this vibrant city!