3 dager i New Orleans: The Best Travel Plan

Planlegger en tur og lurer på hva du skal lage med 3 dager i New Orleans? Les videre for en syltetøy reiseplan for Big Easy og planlegg den beste helgeturen.

Med tre dager i New Orleans kan du unne deg byens fantastiske kulinariske, musikk- og utelivsscener. Hvis alt du gjør er å spise, drikke og danse som er helt greit her. Det er faktisk å forvente.

Underveis vil du glede deg over å rusle rundt det pittoreske franske kvarteret, helst med en to-go-kopp i hånden-dette er et av de få stedene hvor du faktisk kan drikke i offentligheten i USA.

Mottoet til New Orleans er “Let the Good Times rulle”, og det er nettopp det du må gjøre på en tur dit.

Bortsett fra å spise, drikke og nyte musikkscenen, er New Orleans en fantastisk smeltedigel av kulturer og mennesker, og det er mange museer, arrangementer og nabolag å besøke som gjenspeiler byens mangfold.

I denne New Orleans 3 -dagers reiserute, vil jeg dele de beste ideene mine for hvor jeg skal bo, ting å gjøre og hvor jeg skal spise og drikke.

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Dag 1 i New Orleans

Den første av de 3 dagene dine i New Orleans er dedikert til å utforske byens historiske franske kvarter. Du får beundre arkitekturen, grave i munnvekkende lokal mat og starte festen til høyre.

Morgen

La oss bare gå foran og få en av de mest turistiske tingene å gjøre i New Orleans ut av veien. Start fridagen din på Cafe du Monde nær Jackson Square.

Dette er et viktig stopp på enhver reiserute i New Orleans.

Bli med på linjen (det vil helt sikkert være en) for å prøve de populære beignets. Har du aldri hørt om dem? Det er et fancy fransk navn for baller med stekt deig som er doused i pulverisert sukker.

Som du kanskje forventer, er de helt deilige! De er spesielt gode med en kopp kaffe. Det sukker og koffeinhøyt vil absolutt få deg til å bevege deg for å sparke av de 3 dagene dine i New Orleans.

Bruk resten av morgenen på å vandre rundt i det franske kvarteret. Jeg synes målløs vandring i området er en veldig god tid, men hvis du liker litt mer retning, kan du bli med på den gratis vandreturen.

Gratis utflukter til fots bruker utflukter daglig klokka 10 fra og med statuen av Andrew Jackson. Utflukter varer omtrent to timer og er donasjonsbaserte, så husk å ide om guiden din hvis du gleder deg over det! Klikk her for å fortelle dem at du kommer.

Enten du blir med på en utflukt eller lager din egen du er i en godbit. New Orleans er en av de mest fotogene amerikanske byene der ute, så sørg for at du tar med deg kammen for denne!

Ettermiddag

Å gå rundt i det franske kvarteret hele morgenen vil definitivt jobbe opp en appetitt. Det er på tide å begynne å sjekke varer av listen for å spise, som må være lang for en helg i New Orleans.

Matet i New Orleans er for det meste sammensatt av den hellige treenigheten til Cajun, Creole og Soul Food. Fra Jambalaya til POs barn til crawfish, det er mange klassiske retter i New Orleans du trenger å prøve.

Med så mange restauranter å velge mellom, er det alltid tilbud å ha hatt i det franske kvarteret.

Det er verdt det å sjekke ut Groupon rett før turen for å se hvilke kampanjer som kjører. Vi spiste en eksepsjonell lunsj for en meget rimelig pris på New Orleans Creole Cookery på ett besøk.

Det kan være litt skremmende å bestemme hvor du skal spise med så mange alternativer. La noen andre finne ut av det ved å gå på ettermiddagsmatturnéen. I løpet av tre timer får du prøve ti velsmakende retter når du lærer om matens historie i New Orleans.

Etter all den maten, vil du sannsynligvis føle at du trenger en lur. Du har imidlertid bare 3 dager i New Orleans, så jeg foreslår å ta en kaffe i stedet.

Forynget av magien med koffein, ta turen ned til elven ved en rolig spasertur. The Moonwalk Riverfront Park is the best place to start. take pleasure in the views of the Mighty Mississippi and public art along this picturesque promenade.

At the end of the park, you have a few choices for how to proceed.

The Audobon Aquarium of the Americas is a popular place to visit in new Orleans. There’s also the Butterfly garden and Insectarium nearby. Click here to check out ticket options for both.

While you’re over here, you might want to jump on the ferry at the Canal street Terminal. It’s well worth the $2 to head over to Algiers for an outstanding view of the cityscape. 

Stick around for a bit to check out the jazz walk of Fame. If you feel like it’s time for a drink (and it is), drop into Crown & anchor — an English-style pub and a great warmup before the madness of Bourbon Street.

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Those who want a slightly classier experience than the local ferry can select a river cruise. Steamboat Natchez is the top choice, using 2-hour dinner cruises with live music. Click here to check out all their options and prices.

If you don’t go on the river cruise, you have plenty of options for where to eat and drink in new Orleans. For a classic big easy experience, head over to the hotel Monteleone. 

Here you’ll find the exceptional Criollo, which always has a creative seasonal menu. The hotel is also home to the popular Carousel, a legendary new Orleans bar. It’s not just a creative name — the bar is an actual carousel!

Their signature drink is the Vieux Carré, a potent yet smooth cocktail with cognac, vermouth, whiskey, and bitters. It was actually developed here, so you’re drinking in a bit of history! It’s absolutely one of the top new Orleans cocktails to try.

After a great dinner and a couple of drinks, you’re ready to check out the infamous Bourbon Street. Go ahead and get hold of a frozen cocktail in a comically large cup or one of the “big ass beers” they advertise and join the party.

I’ll be sincere with you — Bourbon street isn’t really my thing.

It’s incredibly touristy, obnoxiously loud, and rather sloppy. That being said, it’s absolutely still a must-see for a weekend in new Orleans. If anything, the people-watching alone is worth the trip!

One of Bourbon Street’s only redeeming qualities is that it’s home to Lafitte’s Blacksmith Bar & Shop. This historic watering hole is one of the top new Orleans bars to get hold of a drink in.

This place is 300 years old and is named after a French pirate. It’s also a candle-lit piano bar. It doesn’t get much cooler than that.

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Dag 2 i New Orleans

Did you get a little carried away last night? It’s OK, so did everyone else. No rest for the weary, though! You’ve got to make the most of new Orleans in 3 days.

Morgen

I’m not normally a fan of brunch (it’s overrated and overpriced), but I’ll make an exception in new Orleans. For some reason eating a huge meal accompanied by a few drinks with sunglasses on just seems right.

On my last visit to the big Easy, we had a fantastic brunch at the Ruby Slipper Cafe. Eggs Benedict, a Bloody Mary, and coffee supply the best fuel for another day in new Orleans.

Ettermiddag

While you’re down here in the Mississippi Delta, why not head out to the swamp? It only takes half an hour from the French Quarter to be out in the bayou surrounded by gators. 

There are tons of options — swamp boat, airboat, canoe, kayak, and hiking are all possible. read all about the 7 best swamp excursions in new Orleans to find which one is best for you. 

The only downside to taking a swamp excursion is that it takes up a lot of of the afternoon. But, it’s absolutely a special experience to have.

If you skip the swamp tour, I suggest heading up to City Park instead. It may not be as famous, but it’s actually bigger than new York’s central Park.

There’s enough to see and do in the park to keep you busy for several hours. You can check out the new Orleans Botanical garden (tickets are $8) to see a lot more than 2,000 plants from around the world.

Another option is the excellent new Orleans museum of Art ($15) and the sculpture garden ($5). There are also boats and bikes for rent and a trifecta of golf courses (normal, mini, and disc). 

It’s a bit out of the way, but it’s worth the detour to head to Parkway Bakery & Tavern. This is one of the most popular places among locals for a new Orleans classic — a po’ boy.

Pro tip: buy it “dressed” if you want lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and mayo.

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For your 2nd evening in new Orleans, I recommend sticking to Frenchmen Street. This is the place to dive headfirst into the rich musical heritage of the big Easy.

New Orleans is known as the “birthplace of jazz,” which originated from pre-Civil war drumming and voodoo rituals. While jazz is still a big part of the local culture (including the annual Jazz Fest), youcan hear a large variety of live music on Frenchmen Street.

There are dozens of music venues packed onto this 3-block section of the city’s Faubourg Marigny neighborhood. Some have a cover charge but lots of don’t, allowing you to bounce around to hear several bands in one night.

The music isn’t just in the bars here, though. You’ll also hear roaming bands jamming out in the streets. There really is music on every corner in new Orleans!

When you unavoidably need some late-night food to soak up the booze, Dat pet dog is the place to be. It doesn’t get much a lot more NoLa than an alligator sausage topped with crawfish etouffee.

Dag 3 i New Orleans

By the last morning of a big weekend in new Orleans, you’re probably a bit exhausted from all the fun you’ve been having.

Don’t worry — I’ll take it easy on you for the final of 3 days in new Orleans.

Morgen

I use the term “morning” loosely here, as chances are you might not get moving until noon. If you manage to get going earlier than that on a Sunday in the big Easy, I applaud you.

Whenever you roll out of bed, head just north of the French Quarter to Treme. This is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and a center of African-American and Creole culture. 

I’m sure you could use some caffeine ideal about now, so drop into either Treme Coffeehouse or Fatma’s relaxing Corner. fuel up with a coffee and a light breakfast then head out to explore the area. 

Ettermiddag

You have a few options for things to do over here, including the new Orleans African American Museum. You can take a self-guided excursion for $20 or sign up for one of their guided tours.

The half-day “Treme Experience” is a popular detailed excursion that also includes lunch. Click here to see all the options. 

Another must-see in the area is Louis Armstrong Park. here you can visit the historic Congo Square as well as the new Orleans Jazz national historical Park. That’s ideal – there’s a national park dedicated to jazz here! 

The national Park service has put together a great self-guided walking excursion of the area. just click here to download the map. There’s a phone number on it you can call for a complimentary audio tour.

One stop on that walking excursion is the legendary Preservation Hall. Their mission considering that they opened in 1961 has been to “protect, preserve, and perpetuate standard new Orleans jazz.” 

Far a lot more than just a venue, Preservation Hall is also a non-profit organization, band, and record label.

You can catch shows on a nightly basis with the first performance at 5 PM. general admission tickets are just $20 (cash only) but you must show up early if you hope to get hold of one.

They also sell seated tickets online for $35-40, so it’s not a bad idea to pick some up well in development if you know your dates.

It’s a classic new Orleans experience and it’s also for a good cause, so it’s a win-win! Head to their web site to check out your options.

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Whether you have tickets or not, it’s time to get hold of one last dinner in the big Easy. There are limitless options within a short walk of the hall as it’s in the heart of the French Quarter. 

If you haven’t had it yet, you can finally try a classic new Orleans dish at the Gumbo Shop. For Creole cuisine in a picturesque courtyard, you can head to The Court of two Sisters.

You can’t leave new Orleans without experiencing a bit of voodoo. If you can make it there before 6, the historic Voodoo museum is worth a quick stop (tickets are $7). Otherwise, the nearby Marie Laveau’s house Of Voodoo stays open late.

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