TimeLineBeignets, the French Quarter, the Garden District's mansions and live music on Frenchmen Street.
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Use this itineraryDay 1 · 4 stops
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Café du Monde
800 Decatur St
Beignets under a pile of powdered sugar and café au lait, open since 1862.
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Jackson Square & St. Louis Cathedral
Jackson Square
The heart of the French Quarter, with artists, street musicians and the cathedral.
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French Quarter & Royal Street
Royal St
Ironwork balconies, galleries and antique shops — quieter than Bourbon Street.
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Frenchmen Street
Frenchmen St
Live jazz in small clubs like The Spotted Cat and Snug Harbor.
Day 2 · 4 stops
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St. Charles streetcar
Canal St & St Charles Ave
Ride the historic green streetcar under oak trees to the Garden District.
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Garden District & Lafayette Cemetery
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
Antebellum mansions and a historic above-ground cemetery.
Tip: Cemetery access has been restricted for repairs at times; check before going.
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Magazine Street
Magazine St
Six miles of boutiques, cafés and po'boy shops.
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Preservation Hall
726 St Peter St
Short traditional jazz sets in a tiny, historic room.
Tip: Shows are short and sell out; buy tickets ahead.
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