04/06/2023
New Orleans
There's more to do and see in New Orleans than you could hope to accomplish in a weekend, but you can still enjoy a short and cheap trip here. The Big Easy is an affordable place to visit if you secure lodging outside of the French Quarter and avoid huge event weekends like Mardi Gras. December and January are fairly quiet months to visit, but the summer humidity may also bring some savings on hotel rates. Stay off the beaten path in the Garden District, then stroll along iconic Magazine Street, wander through the French Quarter in search of live music and shopping, or stop in a local eatery for a famous po'boy sandwich or beignet.