13 days in New Orleans Itinerary

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at St. Joseph Plantation and Our Sacred Stories. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Capitol Park Museum - Louisiana State Museum and Beauvoir. Change things up with these side-trips from New Orleans: Pontchartrain Vineyards (in Bush), Evergreen Plantation (in Edgard) and Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery (in Covington). The adventure continues: wander the streets of Garden District, appreciate the extensive heritage of French Quarter, visit Frenchmen Street, and examine the collection at New Orleans Pharmacy Museum.

To find maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our New Orleans trip maker site.

If you are flying in from Panama, the closest major aiports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Gulfport Biloxi International Airport and Trent Lott International Airport. In August, daytime highs in New Orleans are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 32°C.