New Orleans Travel Guide
Jazz, jambalaya, and joie de vivre on the Mississippi.
Best Time
February – May
Budget/Day
$65–$100
Mid-Range/Day
$130–$220
Getting Around
Streetcar / Walking
Top Things to Do
1French Quarter & Bourbon Street
Historic neighborhood with jazz clubs, balconies, and 24/7 energy. Walk it day and night.
Free
2St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Above-ground tombs dating to 1789. Guided tours only. See the alleged tomb of Marie Laveau.
$25
3Steamboat Natchez Cruise
Two-hour cruise on an authentic steamboat with live jazz and optional Creole dinner.
$37–$87
Where to Eat
Beignets & chicory coffee$4–$8
1Café Du Monde
Creole soul food$15–$28
2Dooky Chase's
Fine Creole dining$40–$70
3Commander's Palace
Where to Stay
Budget · Mid-City
1India House Hostel
Mid-Range · French Quarter
2Hotel Monteleone
Luxury · Central Business District
3The Roosevelt New Orleans
Getting Around
Streetcar $1.25/ride. Jazzy Pass day pass $3. French Quarter very walkable. Uber $8–$15.