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
Tulane UniversityFree5.0Explore historic architecture and vibrant campus life in Uptown New Orleans.
National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt SuccorFree4.9Historic Catholic pilgrimage site honoring New Orleans' patroness and protector
The Sazerac House$$4.9Discover New Orleans cocktail history through interactive exhibits and complimentary tastings.
St. Louis CathedralFree4.8Historic triple-spired cathedral overlooking Jackson Square in the French Quarter
The Historic New Orleans CollectionFree4.8A premier French Quarter museum showcasing regional history and local culture
The National WWII Museum$$4.8An immersive multimedia journey through America's World War II experience.
Whitney PlantationFree4.8A sobering historic site dedicated to the history of enslaved people
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
Basin St. StationFree4.6A historic French Quarter visitor center featuring local exhibits and tours
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$$4.6Explore the vibrant art and culture of the American South
Saint Augustine Catholic ChurchFree4.6Historic Tremé Catholic church founded by free African Americans in 1841
The Louisiana State Museum$4.6Discover Louisiana's rich cultural heritage through historic French Quarter museums.
The Presbytère$$4.6Explore Louisiana's vibrant Mardi Gras traditions and compelling Hurricane Katrina history
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
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