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$$4.9Discover New Orleans cocktail history through interactive exhibits and complimentary tastings.
The Historic New Orleans CollectionFree4.8A premier French Quarter museum showcasing regional history and local culture
The National WWII Museum$$4.8An immersive multimedia journey through America's World War II experience.
Basin St. StationFree4.6A historic French Quarter visitor center featuring local exhibits and tours
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$$4.6Explore the vibrant art and culture of the American South
The Louisiana State Museum$4.6Discover Louisiana's rich cultural heritage through historic French Quarter museums.
The Presbytère$$4.6Explore Louisiana's vibrant Mardi Gras traditions and compelling Hurricane Katrina history
The Cabildo$4.5Explore Louisiana history inside Jackson Square's historic Spanish colonial landmark museum
Mardi Gras World$$4.4Discover how iconic New Orleans Mardi Gras floats come to life
New Orleans African American Museum$4.4Discovering the profound heritage and African American history in historic Tremé
New Orleans Jazz Museum$4.4Explore the rich history and vibrant sound of New Orleans jazz
Southern Food and Beverage Museum & Museum of the American Cocktail$$4.4Discover Southern culinary heritage and mixology history in New Orleans
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum$3.9Explore local folklore and mystic artifacts in the French Quarter
City ParkFreeSprawling urban park with ancient live oaks, lakes, and attractions
New Orleans City ParkFreeA massive urban oasis featuring historic live oaks, museums, and attractions
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