{"id":4756,"date":"2018-02-27T15:41:50","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T20:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventurousretirement.com\/blog\/?p=4756"},"modified":"2019-02-10T17:25:32","modified_gmt":"2019-02-10T22:25:32","slug":"see-new-orleans-nola-in-style-for-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventurousretirement.com\/blog\/see-new-orleans-nola-in-style-for-less\/","title":{"rendered":"NOLA – How to See New Orleans in Style for Less $$"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"NOLA<\/a>NOLA (New Orleans) planning was an important part of our 13 state 4 month trip. While planning, I learned that NOLA can be quite expensive. I checked out hotels on Booking.com, Airbnb, and checked RV campground prices (since we now have an RV). Compared to the other cities we visited, New Orleans accommodations looked to be more than twice as expensive. In addition to lodging, there are tours to see everything you can imagine in NOLA; at first glance, it looks like everything one might want to see costs money. While you could spend a fortune, there are many ways to see NOLA without spending a lot.<\/p>\n

NOLA Accommodations<\/h1>\n

Like any place, hotels are cheaper off-season, which is June through September in NOLA. Unfortunately, our trip is in high season. However, even in high season I found reasonable rates for AirBnb stays. We have had wonderful experiences staying in AirBnb accommodations throughout the world.  Check out our accommodation preferences.<\/a><\/p>\n

Airbnb in NOLA at high season offers rentals from entire houses, condos, or sharing someone\u2019s residence all at reasonable prices. Airbnb accommodations are available in high season for areas in and adjacent to the French Quarter, or in the quieter neighborhoods like Garden District, Mid City, Faubourg Marigny, or near Tulane. Accommodations range from $61 \u2013 $179\/night with private apartments or small houses starting at approximately $85\/night.<\/p>\n

For first-time Airbnb guests, sign-up for our blog and receive a $40US off<\/strong> discount code for your first Airbnb stay.<\/em><\/p>\n

NOLA RV Parks<\/h2>\n

Since we traveled in our RV, we elected to stay in an RV park near NOLA. There are a dozen RV parks not too far from the French Quarter, but only one within reasonable walking distance.  The French Quarter RV Resort, while convenient, is in the middle of the noisy city and in a location that did not feel safe to me. Additionally, it is over $100 for a site, which is quite high for a campground site.<\/p>\n

I chose Pontchartrain Landing<\/a>, an RV Park and Resort on the lake with a restaurant and full amenities, and sites starting at $39. Pontchartrain Landing has a shuttle for guests that runs into and back from the French Quarter 3 times a day for $6 pp. I felt safer staying out of the city in our RV, and it\u2019s a lot cheaper. If you go by RV, we liked staying at Lake Pontchartrain RV Park. It\u2019s also nice to have the waterfront after being in the city all day.<\/p>\n

We did quite a lot in just two days. There is plenty to do and see in New Orleans. To save money, I recommend that you explore, see some of the sites, and take part in some of the activities on your own.<\/p>\n

Make the Most of Your Stay<\/h1>\n

A great way to save money and enjoy NOLA is to buy an all-day bus\/trolley Jazzy Pass<\/a>. With a Jazzy Pass for $3\/pp, you can see much of the City by riding the trolley, and we did just that. And for seniors (65+), each ride is only $0.40. Take the Riverfront trolley on the Jazzy Pass for a quick view of the waterfront or walk it instead. Experience the historic St. Charles Streetcar by riding out through the Garden District to see the gorgeous architecture, homes, Tulane and Loyola Universities, and go back to Canal Street for other activities.<\/p>\n

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Take the trolley or bus to City Park; walk the Sculpture Garden \u2013 it\u2019s beautiful and has famous artists\u2019 works throughout, and it\u2019s free.  The New Orleans Museum of Art<\/a> (NOMA) is at City Park also. Some museum memberships can get you in for free. Our NARM membership (National Association of Reciprocal Museums \u2013 a terrific membership if you like local museums) gained us free entry.<\/p>\n

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Another free activity is the private Mardi Gras costume gallery upstairs at Arnaud\u2019s Restaurant. If they are not busy, ask to see their Mardi Gras gallery. They will give you a short tour for free. Or if you eat there, ask to go upstairs to see the museum. If you eat at NOLA\u2019s oldest restaurant,  Antoine\u2019s, or have drinks there, ask for a tour. Antoine\u2019s Restaurant is filled with New Orleans\u2019 history.<\/p>\n

Tours<\/h1>\n
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Everywhere you turn in NOLA someone is looking to take your money, from tours forming in the streets, to the carriage drivers, to the tour offices and operators on every street.  You\u2019ll have a much greater appreciation of NOLA if you have a guide. The vast variety of tours include city, French Quarter, history and heritage, garden district, cemetery, ghost, voodoo, haunted, arts and music, swamp and bayou, plantation, culinary, and cocktail tours, and riverboat cruises. There are all types of guides, too \u2013 those who truly know the facts and can answer your questions, and those who make up stories. Prices generally start at $20 per person and go as high as $250 or more, with the average walking tour costing $20-30 per person.<\/p>\n

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We took \u2018Free Tours by Foot<\/a>,\u2019 where you pay what you think the tour and the guide are worth. If you don\u2019t think the guide is any good or if you don\u2019t believe the stories, you tip accordingly. Tom and I did 3 tours and we spent $70 for the of us \u2013 that\u2019s not bad. Our French Quarter history and heritage tour guide was terrific so we tipped him nicely. We were not enamored with our evening ghost tour guide so we gave him a small tip and left early.<\/p>\n

We also did a Cemetery and Garden District tour, and enjoyed the house, garden, and architectural portion of the tour the most. We liked touring this way since we could pay based on the value of the tour to us.<\/p>\n

\"St.<\/a>If time allows, go to the Louisiana State Museum on Jackson Square for $6\/pp or $5\/pp for seniors; it\u2019s next to St. Louis Cathedral. Walk Royal Street to visit galleries, antique stores, and listen to street bands.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s easy to spend several days in NOLA \u2013 take tours, see the whole area and spend a lot or follow my suggestions for adventures for less.<\/p>\n

Music<\/h1>\n

It\u2019s everywhere!! On the streets, stop to listen to the bands. Outside of Rouses Market in the French Quarter, you\u2019ll often find great musicians and bands \u2013 it\u2019s all free. They hope you like it enough to tip them.<\/p>\n

Everyone who goes to NOLA has heard about Bourbon Street and is curious to experience it. I suggest walking Bourbon Street in daylight only; you\u2019ll get to see it and hear some street music. At night it gets a bit seedy. Instead, go to Frenchman Street for music at night. You\u2019ll also find music at happy hour and evenings on Frenchman Street.  Know that some places with music have happy hour specials with reduced pricing on some food and drinks.<\/p>\n

\"Preservation<\/a><\/p>\n

If you like jazz and are into Jazz history, don\u2019t miss a music set at Preservation Hall<\/a>. It was founded in 1961 to protect, preserve, and perpetuate traditional New Orleans Jazz. It\u2019s a basic environment with wooden benches, floor seating, or standing room. This historic experience costs $15. As a jazz lover, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest draws to NOLA is the music scene, so make sure to experience it.<\/p>\n

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Food<\/h1>\n

\"Beignet<\/a>Eat breakfast in to save money especially if you are staying at an AirBnb. However, don\u2019t miss the famous Cafe du Monde for coffee and 3 beignets for $5.50. It can be your breakfast, or maybe lunch. We had it as a late morning snack and did not need to eat again until our happy hour dinner.<\/p>\n

We also carry protein bars and fruit so we don\u2019t need to stop touring at lunch time. The one day we ate lunch out, I thought it was expensive for an average meal. Sorry, I have no good lunchtime recommendations, but I know you\u2019ll find plenty of restaurants to choose from. Just ask to see menus before choosing a restaurant.<\/p>\n

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A wonderful way to experience NOLA food for less is to eat dinner at happy hour when prices are reduced. Make sure to ask what is on the happy hour menu, since menus are often limited at this time of day. Happy hour generally occurs between 3-7, but times vary. Get oysters for as little as $0.50 each at some places; we did on Frenchman Street. We had another great dinner during happy hour, at 3-6 pm, at the elegant Luke Restaurant<\/a>, generally a pricey and lovely restaurant. If you like oysters, raw or cooked, they are often lower priced at happy hour, and we enjoyed them both nights.<\/p>\n

Listen to music on Frenchman Street at happy hour and enjoy food and drink specials. I am sure there are many more places to enjoy at happy hour; as part of the NOLA experience, wander around the bars on Frenchman or Bourbon Streets, and choose a place that fits your preferences.<\/p>\n

While we didn\u2019t eat at either of these places and they are expensive, the two top restaurants that were recommended to us are Commander\u2019s Inn in the Garden District, and Antoine\u2019s in the French Quarter. Both look lovely, and if you are interested in treating yourself, check them out.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h1>\n

\"Beautiful<\/a>While some people told me NOLA is sleazy, we enjoyed it immensely; however, we spent mostly daylight hours experiencing the city. While I can see how some might have a dim view of NOLA, we did not. There are a lot of older buildings filled with history and culture. If you do the Garden District Tour and go to the NOLA Museum or Sculpture Garden, there is no way you\u2019d be left with a negative impression. Perhaps at night when the drunks come out in the French Quarter, NOLA seems sleazy. To avoid them stay away from Bourbon Street at night. Go to Frenchman Street just outside of the French Quarter for music at night.<\/p>\n

We packed in many diverse activities in 2 days\u2019 time, and were glad we did. There is much more to do than we had time for, and we would have preferred 4 full days. Our plans included may other stops<\/a> so we said goodbye to NOLA after 2 full days.While we could have spent a fortune on excursions, meals and activities, we didn\u2019t because we employed all the NOLA travel tips that I mention here. You can certainly have a great experience in NOLA on budget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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