6 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.

Shop till you drop at Jamie Hayes Gallery and Marie Laveau House of Voodoo. Museum-lovers will get to explore Ogden Museum of Southern Art and Hermann-Grima House. And it doesn't end there: stop by Omen: Psychic Parlor and Witchcraft Emporium, get to know the fascinating history of Jackson Square, steep yourself in history at Lalaurie Mansion, and get engrossed in the history at Gallier House.

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Wilmington to New Orleans is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Wilmington to New Orleans. Traveling from Wilmington in January, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 51°F in New Orleans. On the 14th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.