9 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.

Popular historic sites such as French Quarter and Oak Alley Plantation are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near New Orleans: San Francisco Plantation (in Garyville) and Nottoway Plantation (in White Castle). And it doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Garden District, get outside with Happiness Bayou Tours, stroll around New Orleans City Park, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Lafayette Cemetery No.1.

For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our New Orleans attractions planner.

If you are flying in from Spain, the closest major aiports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Gulfport Biloxi International Airport and Trent Lott International Airport. In April, daytime highs in New Orleans are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C.