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Don't forget to slow down a little and enjoy a mule-drawn carriage tour. See the wonder of the city's historical arhcitecture and quaint cobblestone alleys with Royal Carriages having a legacy of over 70 years experience in the New Orleans sightseeing industry.

The 1850 House offers the chance to experience the lifestyle of our ancestors of more than 150 years ago. It offers a glimpse of middle- and upper-class life in antebellum New Orleans, the most prosperous period in the city’s history. The Cabildo at Jackson Square, is an elegant Spanish colonial building neighboring St. Louis Cathedral and houses with many rare artifacts of America’s history. At the New Orleans Jazz Museum, you'll be able to see the instruments on which New Orleans’ greatest musicians played to create their landmark sounds—Louis Armstrong’s cornet, Fats Domino’s piano, Sidney Bechet’s soprano sax and more are all on display.

See what's on display at the Contemporary Arts Center. The CAC has been considered to be the heart of the New Orleans art community, featuring rotating exhibitions of traditional, progressive, alternative and experimental art in all forms.

For a shopping experience you won't find anywhere else, check out the Shops at Jax Brewery. One-of-a-kind stores, retail favorites and art galleries are just a few things you'll see around the brewery. While you're there, be sure to visit the Jax Promenade Balcony for a breathtaking view of the Mississippi River.