Attractions
in New Orleans, LA
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Say goodbye to the boring weekends and routine birthday parties. Think outside the box and dare to try something new. Take a look at what your city has to offer – all within driving distance of your location. You might be surprised!
1 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70130 Directions
All ages enjoy the features and attractions at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans. Go through the walk-through tunnel as it immerses you in an underwater world.
800 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70116 Directions
No trip to New Orleans is complete without visiting the famous Cafe Du Monde. The 24-hour cafe was first established in the Crescent City in 1862 and continues to be a traditional coffee shop that serves up dark roasted coffee, white and chocolate milk, fresh squeezed orange juice, soft drinks, world famous beignets and more. Whatever you do, don't leave without trying a beignet from this local attraction.
615 Pere Antoine Alley
New Orleans, LA 70116 Directions
Visit what is said to be the oldest continuously operating cathedral in the U.S., the Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King Of France. The cathedral has been an established church since 1718 and is a major attraction in the historic French Quarter.
228 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA 70130 Directions
There's no better place to test your luck than Harrah's Casino Hotel. Try your hand at poker, craps, slots and just about any other casino game you can think of. If gambling isn't treating you well, cut a rug at Masquerade night club or eat at one of the many on-site restaurants at this attraction.
New Orleans, LA
In what could be the most haunted city in America, taking a ghost tour is almost an obligation. Let the experts at Haunted History Tours take you around New Orleans and tell you the history behind tour attractions and the souls who still linger. Keep your ears and eyes open, you may see a new ghost story unfold right in front of you.
225 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70130 Directions
Hit up one of America's favorite entertainment venues at the House of Blues. The New Orleans location has featured live music by performers like Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, Elton John, Willie Nelson, the Marley Brothers, John Mayer, and the Foo Fighters. While you're there, be sure to browse the art collection. The 298 piece collection is said to be the largest collection of folk art in the nation.
616 Saint Peter St
New Orleans, LA 70116 Directions
Check out a performance at one of the oldest theaters in New Orleans, Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré. The entertainment venue is in its 95th season and has hosted productions of Hairspray, Chicken Little, The Frog Prince, Grey Gardens, Steel Magnolias, Damn Yankees and many others. Le Petit is the perfect destination for a night out on the French Quarter.
New Orleans, LA
Grab your beads and take part in the city-wide celebration of Mardi Gras. Let the good times roll as you watch the parades, party down Bourbon Street, scarf down some King Cake and witness the crazy fun of Mardi Gras. No other city in the world throws a party like this, be sure to experience it.
945 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70130 Directions
Honor our armed forces, past, present and future, by visiting the National World War II Museum and learning about the hardships troops went through while battling overseas. The museum chronicles the American contribution to the second Great War with exhibits and attractions that describe battles and weapons through the presentation of artifacts, photos, quotes and more.
6500 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70118 Directions
New Orleans Audubon Zoo offers an exotic mix of animals from around the globe, engaging educational programs, hands-on animal encounters and lush gardens.
701 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70116 Directions
Take the stage at the New Orleans Cats Meow karaoke bar, where you can choose from hundreds of songs to serenade the crowd with. The karaoke attraction opened in 1989 in the French Quarter and has been named "the best karaoke bar in the world." The famed bar has been visited by celebrities like Brooks and Dunn, Depeche Mode, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Bill Gates, and many others.
101 Burgundy St
New Orleans, LA 70112 Directions
Explore the businesses and fun that reside in the famous New Orleans French Quarter. The Quarter is home to famous establishments and attractions like Pat O'Brien's, Antoine's, Jackson Square, the St. Louis Cathedral and much more. You'll have to stroll the streets of the Quarter yourself to understand just how important it's role in Crescent City culture really is.
336 Camp St
New Orleans, LA 70130 Directions
Experience a New Orleans festival, second only to the world-famous Mardi Gras celebration. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival offers two weekends of live music, food, art and more. Don't let the word "jazz" in the title fool you. The festival is a celebration of all genres, welcoming artists like Willie Nelson, Al Green, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bon Jovi, Lauryn Hill, Jimmy Buffet and many more.
1 Collins C Diboll Circle
New Orleans, LA 70119 Directions
Explore the art at the New Orleans Museum of Art. You'll see masterpieces by some of the world's most famous artists, including Degas, Monet, Matisse, Georgia O'Keeffe, Picasso and many others. With over 40,000 artworks and a sculpture garden, you'll need a whole day to experience the NOMA.
718 St Peter St
New Orleans, LA 70116 Directions
Visit the birthplace of the Hurricane cocktail and the number one alcohol-distributing establishment in the United States at Pat O'Brien's New Orleans. The bar has been a Crescent City institution since 1933 and continues to be one of the most visited attractions in the French Quarter. Be sure to check out the "dueling" pianos while you're sipping on that Hurricane.
726 St Peter St
New Orleans, LA 70116 Directions
Visit a true New Orleans jazz institution at Preservation Hall. Since opening in 1961, the entertainment venue has continually hosted some of the best live jazz music in the city, performed by masters of the craft on a nightly basis. See what the New Orleans jazz scene is all about at this venue.
333 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70130 Directions
If upscale shopping is your thing, The Shops at Canal Place will most likely be where you'll find your favorite stores like Banana Republic, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Coach, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Don't leave this shopping attraction with time to kill. Before, after, or during your shopping excursion, catch a movie at the luxe Theatres at Canal Place or see a show at the Southern Repertory Theatre.
600 Decatur St Suite 308
New Orleans, LA 70130 Directions
All aboard!! Hitch a ride on the Steamboat Natchez Riverboat and cruise around the Toulouse Street Wharf harbor and the Mississippi River to see the city's attractions from the water. The cruises are accompanied by a jazz band, "Dukes of Dixieland" and food is available for hungry passengers.
