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We are planning a trip to New Orleans and then to Gulfport and the Gulf Shores. Is a three day stay in New Orleans enough time to see the town? Is three days too long?
You can do a lot in 3 days, especially if you stay right in the quarter. And no stay is too long in NOLA in my opinion. There is SO much to do and see!
We were there for a week last May and didn't get to see everything we'd planned. I think 3 days is long enough to hit the highlights and get a feel for the city. If you have an extra day, so much the better.