4 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site and Immaculate Conception Church. Head to Jamie Hayes Gallery and Faulkner House Booksfor plenty of shopping. Step out of New Orleans with an excursion to Whitney Plantation in Wallace--about 54 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: visit Faubourg Marigny, explore the different monuments and memorials at Lake Lawn Metairie, wander the streets of Garden District, and sample the fine beverages at Old New Orleans Rum Distillery.

For ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our New Orleans route planner.

In January in New Orleans, expect temperatures between 59°F during the day and 51°F at night.