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What TO DO in New Orleans in 48 HOURS!!

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The creator documents a fast-paced 48-hour trip to New Orleans before embarking on a cruise. The journey begins with a helicopter tour over the city, providing aerial views of the French Quarter and an abandoned theme park. After checking into the Wyndham French Quarter, the group visits Acme Oyster House for a large group dinner featuring seafood gumbo and fresh oysters. The first night concludes with a historical ghost tour that explores haunted mansions, the history of dueling, and local legends regarding Jackson Square. The second day focuses heavily on culinary experiences, starting with a guided food tour on Magazine Street. This tour includes roast beef po-boys, alligator sausage, and savory crab meat beignets. The group also visits the studio of local artist Terence Osborne to view his paintings. The trip features a visit to the View Orleans interactive installation, which offers 360-degree views of the city and the Mississippi River. The excursion ends with attending an early Mardi Gras walking parade and visiting a local bakery for macarons and gelato.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Seriously Tasty
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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are back in New Orleans it is a beautiful day we're here for two nights before we jump on the NCL breakaway

that was awesome that was awesome oh my gosh you could just just see the city and you see how big New Orleans is

this is one of our favorite places to eat and you got to get here early to get a table

this is a really great way to get a sense of the culture of New Orleans and they did it with modern technology

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get to Acme Oyster House early to get a table
βœ“Take a helicopter tour to see the city scale
βœ“Book a food tour that is an eating tour, not just a tasting tour
βœ“Visit Vue New Orleans for a modern cultural experience

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Not knowing what to expect from a ghost tour β€” Choose a tour that gives historical facts for a fascinating experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to do in New Orleans in 48 hours
QHow to experience New Orleans culture and food
QWhat is a good itinerary for a short trip to New Orleans

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New Orleans4Β½ Happy Bacon
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