Things to do in New Orleans
Popular picks: Explore the French Quarter · Visit the National WWII Museum · Take a steamboat cruise on the Mississippi River · Tour the historic Garden District · Attend a jazz concert on Frenchmen Street · Visit the New Orleans Museum of Art · Explore the local markets · Experience a voodoo tour · Take a cooking class to learn local cuisine · Visit the historic cemeteries · Enjoy the nightlife on Bourbon Street · Attend the Mardi Gras festivities · Visit the Audubon Zoo · Take a ghost tour · Relax in City Park
The Sazerac House$$4.9Discover New Orleans cocktail history through interactive exhibits and complimentary tastings.
Saenger Theatre$$4.8Historic atmospheric performing arts venue hosting Broadway shows and live concerts
The National WWII Museum$$4.8An immersive multimedia journey through America's World War II experience.
Audubon ParkFree4.7An iconic urban oasis with historic live oaks in Uptown New Orleans
Frenchmen Street$4.7New Orleans' premier music corridor for live jazz, brass, and nightlife
New Orleans Botanical Garden$4.7Explore lush tropical displays and scenic themed gardens in City Park
New Orleans Museum of Art$$4.7New Orleans' oldest fine arts institution set in scenic City Park.
The Spotted Cat Music Club$4.7An iconic and intimate Frenchmen Street spot for live local jazz
Congo SquareFree4.6Historic open plaza celebrating African roots, music, and New Orleans culture
LaLaurie MansionFree4.6A notorious French Quarter mansion famous for its dark haunted history.
Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture$4.6Explore lavish Carnival regalia and rich New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions
Ogden Museum of Southern Art$$4.6Explore the vibrant art and culture of the American South
The Presbytère$$4.6Explore Louisiana's vibrant Mardi Gras traditions and compelling Hurricane Katrina history
Louis Armstrong ParkFree4.5A historic green space celebrating New Orleans culture and music
The Carousel Bar & Lounge$$$4.5Experience iconic cocktails aboard New Orleans' legendary rotating circular bar.
Audubon Aquarium$$4.4Explore aquatic wonders and insect exhibits along the scenic Mississippi River
Bourbon Street$4.4The vibrant and historic epicenter of nightlife in the French Quarter
Mardi Gras World$$4.4Discover how iconic New Orleans Mardi Gras floats come to life
New Orleans Jazz Museum$4.4Explore the rich history and vibrant sound of New Orleans jazz
Old Absinthe House$$4.4Historic Bourbon Street saloon serving traditional absinthe cocktails since 1807
The Algiers Ferry$4.1Scenic transit across the Mississippi River connecting Downtown and Algiers Point
Bayou St. JohnFreeScenic historic waterway perfect for kayaking, picnicking, and relaxing outdoors
City ParkFreeSprawling urban park with ancient live oaks, lakes, and attractions
French Quarter$$Explore the vibrant heart of New Orleans' historic French Quarter district.
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