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Quarter hotels, Preservation Hall shows and swamp tours sell out earliest — especially around Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest.
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The historic heart of the French Quarter, framed by artists, musicians, the Cabildo and the cathedral's three spires.
The city's oldest neighborhood, with cast-iron balconies, courtyards, galleries, antique shops and music spilling into the streets.
Ride the historic green cars beneath live oaks and past grand Garden District and Uptown homes.
A New Orleans ritual since 1862: hot beignets under powdered sugar with a cup of chicory café au lait.
An intimate room devoted to traditional New Orleans jazz, with the musicians only a few feet away.
Live-oak streets, columned homes and wrought-iron details make this one of the city's best walking areas. Check cemetery access before visiting.
An expansive, immersive museum telling the story of World War II through artifacts, personal histories and restored aircraft.
Pick the base that fits your trip: the Quarter for walkable nights, the Garden District for space and quiet, or the Warehouse District for museums and dining.
Walk to Jackson Square, Royal Street galleries and the music on Frenchmen Street.
Compare French Quarter staysShotgun houses and apartments with kitchens along the streetcar line — easy for families and groups.
Browse homes & rentalsModern hotels near the WWII Museum, Convention Center and Magazine Street dining.
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Lock in the experiences that fill up first, from museum entry to bayou airboats.
WWII Museum entry, steamboat cruises and skip-the-line passes for the day you want to go.
Check ticket datesWalking tours of the Quarter, cooking classes and evening jazz crawls with free cancellation.
See available toursAirboat and swamp tours, plantation day trips and city sightseeing, booked in minutes.
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Mardi Gras (Jan 6 to Fat Tuesday) and Jazz Fest (late April–early May) fill hotels months ahead. French Quarter Fest each April is free.
Commander's Palace, Galatoire's upstairs, Preservation Hall shows and swamp tours sell out — book days or weeks ahead, and check which restaurants close Mondays.
Streetcar rides are $1.25 (exact change, or use the Le Pass app). Summer afternoons are hot and stormy, so plan indoor time after lunch.