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Things To Do
Explore New Orleans
Steeped in history with influences from Africa, Europe, the Caribbean and beyond, New Orleans is a melting pot of food, culture and sound. On Bourbon Street, the atmosphere is bursting with music, neon lights and revelry. Plentiful with live-music clubs of nearly every style, Frenchmen Street offers a vibrant nightlife and rolling good times. During the day, the city brims with a myriad of historic and cultural attractions, along with NFL football, premier shopping and some of the finest dining in all the world.
French Quarter
Discover the rich southern history this one-of-a-kind place has to offer. Dance the night away to soulful jazz and zydeco music at one of the city’s world-famous music halls. Explore the distinct neighborhoods and eclectic architecture New Orleans is known for.
Jackson Square
Jackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase.
Royal Carriages Tours
New Orleans is a city with a dark and sometimes sinister history. With Royal Carriages History & Haunts Carriage Tour, you'll discover a few of the reported hauntings, as well as the legends behind them! Rides sell out quickly. Book ahead of time.
Café Du Monde
Iconic New Orleans Cafe known for café au laits, chicory coffee & beignets since 1862.
French Market
Similar to some European markets, this historically charming open-air market features shopping, dining, music and local tradition that is uniquely New Orleans. From Cafe du Monde near Jackson Square to the flea market at the end of Esplanade Avenue, the French Market includes five blocks of local produce, specialty art, handmade crafts, retail shopping and more.
Louisiana State Museum-The Presbytère
The Presbytère’s two permanent exhibits tell two sides of the ongoing Louisiana story—one of celebration and one of resilience. Mardi Gras: It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana offers a window into the annual celebration and riotous rituals of Mardi Gras, a festival that is inextricably woven into Louisiana’s way of life and whose roots extend deep into the Middle Ages. There are parade floats to climb, costumes to see, and historical throws on display as well as rare glimpses into the secretive social club society from which modern-day Mardi Gras krewes evolved. And it’s not a party without music: Mardi Gras albums, records, sheet music and more are also part of the collection. The Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond exhibit tells of rescue, rebuilding, and renewal. When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans’ badly engineered levee system, it resulted in one of the worst disasters in American history, leaving 80 percent of the city flooded and hundreds dead.
The National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum, formerly known as The National D-Day Museum, is a military history museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, on Andrew Higgins Drive between Camp Street and Magazine Street.
Audubon Aquarium
Located on the Mississippi River adjacent to the French Quarter, Audubon Aquarium is consistently top ranked, voted as one of the top five in the country in the USA Today “10Best” reader poll and ranked as one of the top things to do in New Orleans. The Aquarium transports visitors to an underwater world from the Caribbean, to the Amazon Rainforest, to the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. With more than 3,600 animals from more than 250 species, including endangered species, such as African penguins, and rare animals, such as white alligators, the Aquarium offers you an experience you’ll never forget.
City Park
Over 170 years old, one mile wide and three miles long comprising a total of 1,300 acres, New Orleans City Park is one of the largest urban Parks in the country. It is located in the heart of the city and is the largest recreational area for the entire region. City Park is home to the largest collection of mature live oaks in the world, with some trees over 800 years old.
Audubon Zoo
Located in historic Uptown New Orleans, Audubon Zoo features exotic and endangered animals from around the globe. Amidst canopies of great oak trees, experience the wonder of nature in a shaded wonderland that includes beautiful architecture, delicious cuisine, kids' play areas, and more. Audubon Zoo is consistently one of the country’s top-ranked zoos, voted as one of the top ten zoos in the country in the USA Today “10Best” reader poll and ranked as one of the top things to do in New Orleans.
Steamboat NATCHEZ
The Steamboat NATCHEZ Dinner Jazz and Daytime Jazz cruises run daily, year-round, in the style of authentic steamboats on the Mississippi River in New Orleans for centuries! Cruising on the Steamboat NATCHEZ includes Steam Engine Room visitation, calliope, live jazz, and optional Creole food and local beverages.
Riverwalk Outlets
Riverwalk Outlets is a premier, first-to-market outlet shopping center located in the heart of downtown New Orleans. Featuring over 75 retailers and restaurants on the bank of the majestic Mississippi River.
Caesars New Orleans Casino
Escape the everyday and experience a fun and friendly casino atmosphere at Caesars New Orleans. Join helpful dealers, attentive servers, and friends, new and old, as you hit your lucky streak. With endless chances to win, where will you play first?