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
National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt SuccorFree4.9Historic Catholic pilgrimage site honoring New Orleans' patroness and protector
The Historic New Orleans CollectionFree4.8A premier French Quarter museum showcasing regional history and local culture
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
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
Crescent ParkFree4.6Scenic riverside park offering panoramic views of the New Orleans skyline
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$$4.5Historic Uptown New Orleans zoo featuring lush habitats and exotic wildlife
Louis Armstrong ParkFree4.5A historic green space celebrating New Orleans culture and music
The Cabildo$4.5Explore Louisiana history inside Jackson Square's historic Spanish colonial landmark museum
The Carousel Bar & Lounge$$$4.5Experience iconic cocktails aboard New Orleans' legendary rotating circular bar.
Old Absinthe House$$4.4Historic Bourbon Street saloon serving traditional absinthe cocktails since 1807
Southern Food and Beverage Museum & Museum of the American Cocktail$$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
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum$3.9Explore local folklore and mystic artifacts in the French Quarter
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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