8 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.

Get out of town with these interesting New Orleans side-trips: LSU Tiger Stadium (in Baton Rouge), Oak Alley Plantation (in Vacherie) and San Francisco Plantation (in Garyville). And it doesn't end there: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Jackson Square, take a stroll through Garden District, and see the interesting displays at New Orleans Museum of Art.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read New Orleans trip itinerary builder.

November in New Orleans sees daily highs of 63°F and lows of 62°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel back home.