← The Deep South
Stop 2 · Days 308–314
New Orleans
New Orleans, LAThe Crescent City — the French Quarter, the birthplace of jazz, the best food in the South, and the world-class WWII Museum. A full, indulgent week (and Mardi Gras itself if the timing lands).
Where to stay
A French Quarter or Garden District hotel
The Quarter for the action; the Garden District for streetcar quiet.
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You gotta eat this
Beignets, gumbo & a po'boy
Café du Monde beignets, filé gumbo, char-grilled oysters, and a shrimp po'boy.
The days here
Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page
- 308Day 308 — The French QuarterFull day · 5h planned
- 309Day 309 — The Garden DistrictFull day · 3h planned
- 310Day 310 — The WWII MuseumFull day · 5h planned
- 311Day 311 — The Birthplace of JazzFull day · 4h 30m planned
- 312Day 312 — Free DayFree day
- 313Day 313 — Carnival & the RiverFull day · 4h planned
- 314Day 314 — Up to Baton RougeDrive day · 1h 30m drive
What this stop is made of
- Cities & Metros
- Museums & History
- Concerts & Venues
- Festivals & Events
- Food & Drink Trails
- Guided Tours