5 days in New Orleans Area Itinerary
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New Orleans — 4 nights

The Big Easy
Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, walk around New Orleans City Park, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Audubon Zoo, and examine the collection at New Orleans Museum of Art.
For photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our New Orleans trip planner.
Washington DC to New Orleans is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Washington DC to New Orleans. Expect warmer evenings in New Orleans when traveling from Washington DC in April, with lows around 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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