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
Audubon ParkFree4.7An iconic urban oasis with historic live oaks in Uptown New Orleans
Jackson SquareFree4.7Historic French Quarter park featuring open-air artists and street musicians
New Orleans Botanical Garden$4.7Explore lush tropical displays and scenic themed gardens in City Park
Crescent ParkFree4.6Scenic riverside park offering panoramic views of the New Orleans skyline
The Presbytère$$4.6Explore Louisiana's vibrant Mardi Gras traditions and compelling Hurricane Katrina history
Audubon Zoo$$4.5Historic Uptown New Orleans zoo featuring lush habitats and exotic wildlife
Louis Armstrong ParkFree4.5A historic green space celebrating New Orleans culture and music
Louisiana Children's Museum$4.5Interactive hands-on learning and outdoor discovery in New Orleans City Park
The Cabildo$4.5Explore Louisiana history inside Jackson Square's historic Spanish colonial landmark museum
Audubon Aquarium$$4.4Explore aquatic wonders and insect exhibits along the scenic Mississippi River
Gumbo Shop$$4.4Classic French Quarter destination for authentic gumbo and Creole specialties
Mardi Gras World$$4.4Discover how iconic New Orleans Mardi Gras floats come to life
Southern Food and Beverage Museum & Museum of the American Cocktail$$4.4Discover Southern culinary heritage and mixology history in New Orleans
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
Lafitte GreenwayFreeA scenic pedestrian and bicycle greenway connecting French Quarter to Mid-City
New Orleans City ParkFreeA massive urban oasis featuring historic live oaks, museums, and attractions
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