AMTRAK NOLA Trip 2025

NOTE: This trip is not planned for Dec. 31. This just keeps the event open while we nail down a date.

We've been talking about this trip for about 2 years. Time to make it a reality. We are still in the planning stage, though, getting all the details, and your answers will help us set this up for the best experience for everyone, so please chime in, and please answer ALL the questions in the signup phase. I recommend that you read through the entire description BEFORE you RSVP, please.

In order to maximize our time while minimizing the amount of vacation days folks will have to take off work, I recommend that we:

• Leave Saturday morning (depart: 6:40a - arrive: 3:47p)
• Return Wednesday afternoon (depart: 1:45p - arrive: 10:20p)

This gives us 3 full days, and 2 partial days in New Orleans.

Best time of year: The short answer is that for most people, the best times to visit New Orleans weather wise are between March and May OR mid-October through November.

Suggested itinerary: [https://www.bigboytravel.com/louisiana/neworleans/suggested-itineraries/#:~:text=Suggested%20Stay%3A%204%2D5%20full,itinerary%20on%20the%20main%20sights](https://www.bigboytravel.com/louisiana/neworleans/suggested-itineraries/#:~:text=Suggested%20Stay%3A%204%2D5%20full,itinerary%20on%20the%20main%20sights).

Please read the 4 day itinerary and let us know which things on there interest you. Also, feel free to let us know if there is something you'd like to do that is not on that list.

Tickets & Lodging:
Everyone will be responsible for their own AMTRAK ticket and lodging, but I'd like to recommend:

• AMTRAK coach: Price (roundtrip): $110 (2 bags free) flex (which allows you to cancel or change dates)
• Lodging: Airbnb (which is usually much cheaper per person than hotels, and would allow us to enjoy some relaxed time together in the evenings

More details to follow.