Great dates in New Orleans don't have to be expensive. $15–$40/person (beignets + Frenchmen Street) — that range covers a genuinely fun night out with nothing to apologize for.. This guide builds a full three-stop itinerary around the city's best no-cost and low-cost options.
The New Orleans Budget-Friendly Date Itinerary
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Frenchmen Street in the Tremé neighborhood has the best live jazz in the city — and it's free at the door. The Spotted Cat, d.b.a., and Three Muses all feature world-class musicians nightly. Walk the strip and let the music choose your stop.
After frenchmen street jazz night, head to Garden District for dinner. $50–$95/person — that range covers a full sit-down meal without feeling extravagant. A beignet-and-café-au-lait morning at Café du Monde, then wandering the French Quarter's Jackson Square street performers and artists, costs nearly nothing and captures exactly why people fall in love with this city.
End the night in Frenchmen Street. A beignet-and-café-au-lait morning at Café du Monde, then wandering the French Quarter's Jackson Square street performers and artists, costs nearly nothing and captures exactly why people fall in love with this city. The key is not calling it a night too early — the after-party is where the date moves from "good" to "unforgettable."
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