ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Audubon Aquarium of Americas
1 Canal Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
Located in the French Quarter
504-581-4629, 800-774-7394
One of the leading aquariums in the nation, this huge aquarium has one of the largest collections of sharks and jellyfish in the United States. It features over 10,000 animals representing 530 species from the underwater worlds of the Caribbean Sea, the mysterious Amazon Rainforest, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico. Other notable features of the aquarium include an exhibit of Southern sea otters, a rare white gator, and a 400,000 gallon Gulf of Mexico exhibit. more... mapBooKoo Bounce
5604 Blessey Street • New Orleans, LA 70123
Located Behind AMC Elmwood Movie Theater
504-835-6424
An 8,000 sq. ft. indoor inflatable playground and party place. more... mapLouisiana Children's Museum
420 Julia Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
Between Magazine and Tchoupitoulas Streets
504-523-1357
Over 45,000 square feet of dynamic, interactive, hands-on exhibits are located at this children's museum where children will discover new worlds through energetic learning and electrifying fun. A wonderful gift shop is also on site that sells unique and clever gifts. more... mapMonkey Room, The
1501 Religious Street, Suite C • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-301-2695
The Monkey Room Indoor Playground is open Wednesday through Monday, closed on Tuesdays. There is a toddler area available. Adults are not charged admission. more... mapMoonwalk, The
Opposite Jackson Square
Stretching the entire length of the French Quarter along the Mississippi River, this promenade is a favorite choice for an evening stroll and features scenic views of the French Quarter, downtown, and the river. Easy access to shops, restaurants, the Aquarium of the Americas, and riverboats is available from the Moonwalk.New Orleans School of Cooking
524 St. Louis Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
Located in the French Quarter
504-525-2665, 800-237-4841
Located in a beautifully renovated molasses warehouse that was built in the early 1800's, this entertaining cooking school offers a wide variety of classes with Creole and Cajun experts teaching you the basics of Louisiana cooking and helping you prepare New Orleans specialties such as jambalaya, gumbo, and pralines. The on-site Louisiana General Store carries the best Louisiana cookbooks, crafts, mixes, and gift baskets. more... mapWorld Trade Center
2 Canal Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
Next to the Aquarium of the Americas
504-525-2185
Towering above the Spanish Plaza, the Trade Center features grand views of the busy port and the Mississippi River and houses offices of many maritime companies and foreign consulates involved in international trade. There is a revolving cocktail lounge on the 33rd floor which offers fine views of the city and River, as well as an observation deck on the 31st floor that is accessed through an outside glass elevator located in the lobby. more... map
Casinos
Harrah's New Orleans Casino
512 South Peters Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
Steps from the French Quarter
504-533-6000, 800-VIP-JAZZ
Enjoy 100,000 square feet of gaming and entertainment at this land based casino that features 2,500 of the hottest slot machines, state-wide progressive slot machines in a variety of denominations, over 100 table games with 20 of those Poker tables, and a wide variety of nightly entertainment. more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Arsenal, The (circa 1839)
600 St. Peter Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-568- 6968, 800-568-6968
Part of the Louisiana State Museum, The Arsenal is a National Historic Landmark designed by architect James Dakin. It stands on the site of the 1769 Spanish Arsenal and as been the scene of several noted historical activities. more... mapBeauregard-Keyes House (circa 1826)
1113 Chartres Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
French Quarter/Marigny
504-523-7257
Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard and author Frances Parkinson Keyes have both called this fascinating Louisiana raised cottage "home." Many of Mrs. Keyes books were written at this house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guided tours are available. mapCabildo, The (circa 1795-99)
701 Chartres Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-568- 6968
Constructed as the seat of the Spanish municipal government in New Orleans, the authentically restored Cabildo is the site of the Louisiana Purchase Transfer and the flagship building of the Louisiana State Museum historical museum complex. This National Historic Landmark features exhibits and is open for tours. more... mapDestrehan Plantation (circa 1787)
13034 River Road • Destrehan, LA 70047
985-764-9315
Surrounded by breathtaking ancient live oak trees, this magnificent West Indies-style home is nestled on the banks of the scenic Mississippi River and is the oldest plantation house left intact in the lower Mississippi Valley. The tour of the plantation features unique exhibits, including "The Jefferson Room" which contains an original document signed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, dated 1806. This house is filled with a fine collection of early to mid-19th century furnishings and decorative arts including items that once belonged to Destrehan family members. A gift shop is on site that sells a variety of reproduction period antiques and collectibles. Tours are available. more... mapGallier House Museum (circa 1857)
1132 Royal Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-525-5661
Designed by architect James Gallier, Jr., one of the most innovative architects in New Orleans, as his personal residence, this elegant Victorian home is a National Historic Landmark and has been beautifully restored to the style of the 1860s. Furnishings inside the home reflect the taste and lifestyle of mid-19th century New Orleans. more... mapHermann-Grima House (circa 1831)
820 Saint Louis Street • New Orleans, LA 70112
504-525-5661
The Georgian design of this historic landmark Federal style mansion reflects the post-Louisiana Purchase era, showing the American influence on traditional French and Spanish styles in the French Quarter. The house is one of the most significant residences in the French Quarter and features the only horse stable and functional outdoor kitchen in the Quarter. more... mapHouse of Broel's Historic Mansion
2220 St. Charles Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-1000, 800-827-4325
An enchanting world of romance for your New Orleans wedding and reception. This popular New Orleans tourist attraction is conveniently located in the Garden District, the heart of New Orleans, on the historic St. Charles Streetcar line. It offers a tour of the only private residence in the Garden District open to the public and is home to an extensive and amazing Dollhouse Museum. more... mapLongue Vue House & Gardens (circa 1939-1942)
7 Bamboo Road • New Orleans, LA 70124
Located in Mid-City
504-488-5488
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this magnificent Classic Revival mansion is considered to be one of the most outstanding city estates in the nation. The mansion is surrounded by eight acres of beautiful gardens, including a wonderful children's garden, and it still contains its original furnishings, as well as an incomparable collection of American and French antiques. more... mapMadame John's Legacy (circa 1788)
632 Dumaine Street • New Orleans, LA 71727
504-568- 6968
One of the oldest domestic buildings in the Mississippi Valley and one of the finest example of an 18th century building complex, this historic complex is an official National Historic Landmark that consists of three buildings: the main house, the kitchen with the cook's quarters, and the two story garconniere. All of the buildings are separated by an ell-shaped courtyard. more... mapMaison Le Monnier (circa 1811)
640 Royal Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
French Quarter
The city's first "skyscraper," this was the first building in the Vieux Carre more than two stories high and was the house used as the setting of celebrated author George W. Cable's novel "Sieur George" as the residence of his fictional hero. mapMalus Beauregard House (circa 1830s)
8606 West St. Bernard Highway • Chalmette, LA 70043
This three-story French-Louisiana-style home, also known as "Bueno Retiro," serves as the visitor center for Chalmette National Historic Park. mapOld U.S. Mint (circa 1835)
400 Esplanade Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70116
French Quarter
504-568-4995, 800-568-6968
Built during the presidency of Andrew Jackson and designed by renowned architect William Strickland, this landmark Greek Revival building is the only building in America to have served as both a U.S. and Confederate Mint. A display of Newcomb pottery and crafts, as well as memorabilia, sheet music, and instruments that chronicle the history of New Orleans jazz is on display in the building. A Historical Center is also in the building that contains an archive of maps and documents including early French and Spanish colonial records. more... mapPitot House Museum (circa 1800)
1440 Moss Street • New Orleans, LA 70119
Located on Historic Bayou St. John
504-482-0312
Owned by the Louisiana Landmarks Society, this French Colonial, West Indies-style house is furnished with Louisiana and American antiques from the early 1800's, which depict the style and period of James Pitot. The home is surrounded by magnificent colorful gardens. Wednesday-Saturday from 10am to 3pm more... mapPontalba Building (circa 1849)
St. Peter & St. Ann Streets • New Orleans, LA 70116
Cathedral Square
504-568-6968
These apartment houses were built by the Baroness Micaela Pontalba to beautify the square and leave a European influence in the city. Cast iron was introduced to New Orleans in these buildings and soon replaced the handwrought iron that was previously used. The buildings are now used for shops, offices and apartments.Presbytere, The (circa 1791)
751 Chartres Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
Opposite Pirate's Alley
504-568-6968, 800-568-6968
A National Historic Landmark originally called the Casa Curial, with architecture similar to the Cabildo; this historic building was built on the site of the residence of the Capuchin monks serving the parish church and then became the courthouse until 1911. The Presbytere is now a museum with changing and permanent exhibitions relating to Louisiana's culture and history. more... mapSaint Louis Cathedral
615 Pere Antoine Alley • New Orleans, LA 70116
Located in Jackson Square
504-525-9585
The Parish of Saint Louis was established in 1720 and the current building, a Minor Basillica, is the third building on this historic site. The triple steeples tower over Jackson Square and are flanked by the Cabildo and the Presbytere and the church is the site of several burial vaults. Guided tours are available or visitors may choose to enjoy the beauty of the cathedral in silence. more... mapSpring Fiesta Historic House
826 St. Ann Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-581-1367
Owned by and the headquarters for the New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association, this mid-19th century home offers a peek back in time and is filled with many antiques of the Victorian era, as well as many objects d'art from New Orleans' Golden Age of the 1800's. mapUnited States Custom House (circa 1881)
423 Canal Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
Begun in 1848 and interrupted by the Civil War, this Greek Revival building with neo-Egyptian details was used as an office by Major General Benjamin "Spoons" Butler during Union occupation and also served as a prison for Confederate soldiers. The Custom House is considered an architectural wonder and is one of the most important buildings in the southern United States. mapVan Benthuysen Elms Mansion and Gardens, The (circa 1869)
3029 St. Charles Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70115
Located in the Garden District
504-895-5493
A National Historic Landmark, this beautiful Italianate mansion is surrounded by exquisite gardens and patios and has features including period furnishings, a 48-foot grand ballroom with jeweled windows, imported handcarved marble mantels, and 24 karat gold sconces. Walk-in tours are available Monday through Friday and the mansion is available for weddings, receptions, seated dinners, and cocktail parties. more... map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery
8606 West St. Bernard Highway • Chalmette, LA 70043
504-589-2636 ext. 1
Located about seven miles downriver from the New Orleans French Quarter, this historic site is a monument to two of the most significant wars in U.S. History and is one of the six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Each January, there is a re-enactment. The Chalmette National Cemetery is the final resting place of several Union and Confederate soldiers as well as Buffalo Soldiers and veterans from the Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and Vietnam. The Beauregard House, also within the area, serves as the visitor center for Chalmette National Historic Park. more... mapCities of the Dead
305 Baronne Street • New Orleans, LA 70112
504-525-3377, 888-721-7493
The above ground tombs in the New Orleans' cemeteries are known as the "cities of the dead" and you will notice many flowers, votive candles, and hoodoo money left at many of the notable graves, especially the grave of Marie Laveau, the notorious Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. The "Save Our Cemeteries" organization offers accurate, guided tours of two of the most historically significant cemeteries in New Orleans. more... mapFort Pike State Historic Site
Route 6, Box 194 • New Orleans, LA 70129
Lake Catherine on Rigolets
504-662-5703, 888-662-5703
This settlement was instrumental in the War of 1812 and was fortified in the 1820's to protect New Orleans from foreign invasion. The Southern Army held at Fort Pike until the fall of New Orleans late in the Civil War. After browsing through the museum and historic building, visitors can stroll through the arched casements and overlook the Rigolets just as the sentries once did. You will enjoy outdoor exhibits, picnic areas, and special events at this historic site. more...Jackson Square (circa 1718)
Historic French Quarter
800-672-6124
Considered the heart of the city, it was a military parade ground referred to as Place d'Armes until 1848. A statue was placed in memorial to Andrew Jackson, hero of the Battle of New Orleans, and the square was named in his honor. Artists displaying their paintings surround the outer boundaries of the square that is now a home for artists, shops, businesses, and restaurants. more...
Libraries & Research Centers
Iron Rail Books, Music & Library
511 Marigny Street • New Orleans, LA 70117
504-944-0366
Iron Rail Books, Music & Library is a non-profit reading room, 8,000 book lending library and bookshop with new and used radical books. It was the first New Orleans library to reopen after hurricane Katrina. more... map
Museums & Galleries
Alexander & Victor Fine Art
312 Royal Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-586-7555
Specializes in retail and wholesale fine art sales to individual collectors and fashionable galleries throughout North America. They represent artists from all over the world, and several of their artists are published by Art in Motion, Grand Image and Winn-Devon. more... mapBergeron Studio & Gallery
406 Magazine Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-522-7503
The Gallery has a large collection of vintage and historical photographic art of the city of New Orleansand the surrounding area with a small collectionof vintage photographic images of Cuba. more... mapBernard K. Passman Galleries
701 Poydras Street, Suite 4875 • New Orleans, LA 70139
One Shell Square
504-525-4581
Bernard Passman showcases his unique collection of fine jewelry and art featuring Black Coral, Russian diamonds, gold and platinum. This world-renowned artist's designs are hand made at his New Orleans studio. more... mapCole Pratt Gallery
3800 Magazine Street • New Orleans, LA 70115
Located in Uptown on Historic Magazine Street
504-891-6789
A contemporary fine art gallery specializing in the works of Southern artists. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. more... mapConfederate Museum
929 Camp Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
Located in the Warehouse District
504-523-4522
The oldest continually operating museum in Louisiana that was founded in 1891, this museum contains the second largest collection of Civil War memorabilia in the country and features displays that include personal effects of President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E. Lee, and General P. G. T. Beauregard. more... mapContemporary Arts Center
900 Camp Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
Located in the Warehouse/Arts District
504-528-3805
The Contemporary Arts Center is the home of modern multidisciplinary arts and cultural programming in the South. From bold experiments in visual arts, photography and sculpture to cutting-edge theatre, music and dance, the CAC celebrates the art of now. Combining historic architecture with contemporary style, the CAC is housed in a 1905 warehouse and features a year round-schedule of art exhibitions and performances in its elegant galleries and theatres. more... mapFredrick Guess Studio
910 Royal Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-581-4596
In his words, Fredrick Guess is a Contemporary Impressionist. more... mapGallery Bienvenu
518 Julia Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-0518
Gallery Bienvenu represents contemporary art by emerging and midcareer American and international artists with an emphasis on abstract and figurative paintings and sculpture. more... mapHanson I King Gallery
523 Royal Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-566-8240
Hanson Gallery New Orleans has been in business on Royal St. for twenty-eight years. Since their opening, they have introduced, represented and exhibited several hundred artists not only from the United States, but from all over the world. more... mapHistoric New Orleans Collection
533 Royal Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
Located in the French Quarter
504-523-4662
Discover Louisiana's history and culture at this must-see museum that is located in a complex of historic French Quarter buildings. It contains a historic house museum, research center, gallery for changing exhibitions, several permanent exhibition galleries that offer displays on the history of the city and the state, and a museum gift shop. more... mapJackson Barracks Military Museum
6400 St. Claude Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70146
New Orleans East/Chalmette
504-278-8338
Located in an old powder magazine, this museum contains numerous artifacts, weapons, and memorabilia dating back to the War of 1812 through the American Revolution and Desert Storm. Annual summer camps are also held at this museum. more... mapKurt E. Schon Ltd.
510 St. Louis Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-524-5462
Dealers in fine art of the 18th and 19th century. more... mapLos Isleños Museum
1357 Bayou Road • Saint Benard, LA 70085
504-682-0862
The oldest and best preserved Hispanic culture in Louisiana, this Isleño museum is housed in a traditional Louisiana Creole cottage built about 1840 and is dedicated to preserving the culture of this special people through exhibits, arts and crafts, and photographs. Enjoy interpretive exhibits or choose a self guided tour to Isleño communities. more... mapLouisiana ArtWorks
725 Howard Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-571-7373
Louisiana ArtWorks provides studio space for nineteen artists-in-residence and offers classes in printmaking, glass, metal and ceramics as well as rotating exhibits of contemporary visual art from artists around the state. The facility is available for rental for special events and conferences. more... mapLouisiana State Museum
751 Chartres Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
Located in Jackson Square
504-568-4995, 800-568-6968
One of the most prominent heritage attraction in New Orleans, this top attraction is comprised of several national landmarks including the Cabildo, Presbytere, The 1850 House, Old U.S. Mint, Arsenal, and Madame John's Legacy, most of which house thousands of artifacts and works of art that depict historical events and the cultural diversity of Louisiana. more... mapMckenna Museum of African American Art
2003 Carondelet Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
Located in the Garden District
504-524-1697
Located in a three-story Antebellum home, this museum features original one-of-a-kind African-American art. mapMichalopoulos Gallery
617 Bienville Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-558-0505
Showcases a selection of oil paintings, prints and posters by James Michalopoulos. more... mapMusee Conti Historical Wax Museum
917 Conti Street • New Orleans, LA 70112
Located in the French Quarter
504-525-2605
Discover over 300 years of history, scandals, and legends of New Orleans through the exhibits at this wax museum that features 154 life-size figures in historically accurate settings. You can meet Napoleon, Andrew Jackson, Jean Lafitte, Marie Laveau, and Louis Armstrong and take a tour of the Haunted Dungeon while visiting this wonderful museum. more... mapMuseum of the American Cocktail
1 Julia Street, Suite 169 • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-569-0405
The Museum of the American Cocktail™ (MOTAC) is located inside the Southern Food & Beverage Museum at the Riverwalk Marketplace. The unique exhibit provides visitors with a fascinating tour of the history of the cocktail and the way it has influenced music, theater, art, film, and politics around the world during its two hundred year history. The exhibit includes vintage cocktail shakers, Prohibition-era literature, music, bar tools, photographs, and exciting cocktail memorabilia from the collections of the Museum’s friends and founders. The museum also features a monthly “Mixology Mondays” series. more... mapNational World War II Museum
945 Magazine Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
Located in the Warehouse District
504-528-1944, 877-813-3329
The 16,000-square-foot National World War II Museum celebrates the American spirit and the courage of the men and women of World War II through exhibits on the June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy, the home front during WWII and the D-Day invasions in the Pacific, two exclusive films, artifacts and oral histories. The facility is available after hours for private functions. more... mapNew Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
724 Dumaine Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-680-0128
The only and original Voodoo Museum. Founded 1972. They are a member of the Louisiana Association of Museums. Learn about the most feared and powerful woman in New Orleans, Marie Laveau the "Voodoo Queen" while at this all-inclusive museum that displays numerous artifacts such as voodoo art, altars, totems, crafts, gris-gris bags, and voodoo dolls. You can also consult a psychic, hear lectures of the voodoo culture, and browse many original artwork including the famous portrait of Marie Laveau by Charles Massicot Gandolfo. An eclectic gift shop is also on site that sells love potions and other items modeled on the museum's displays. Open seven days a week from 10:00am until 6:00pm. more... mapNew Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins C. Diboll Circle • New Orleans, LA 70119
Located in City Park
504-488-2631
Open in 1911, this museum preserves and presents representations of the finest art mankind has produced and it houses art from every culture and century with more than 40,000 objects contained in the permanent collection. Children's programs include "Van Go", a classroom on wheels that travels throughout the state, and "Summer in the City", a six week program of art classes for inner-city children. more... mapNew Orleans Pharmacy Museum
514 Chartres Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-565-8027
This museum was the 1823 apothecary shop of Louis Dufilho, Jr., American's first licensed pharmacist, and it now houses a wide collection of medical artifacts, as well as a medicinal herb garden in the courtyard. more... mapOgden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-539-9600
Experience the culture and history of the American South through the premier collection of Southern art dating from the 18th to the 21st centuries, which includes 1,200 works of art by nearly 400 artists, at this lovely museum. Open from 10am to 5 pm Wed to Sun and Thurs 6 pm. more... mapRodrigue Studio
721 Royal Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-581-4244
Home gallery of the world-renowned Louisiana artist George Rodrigue, creator of the Blue Dog series. more... mapVooDoo Spiritual Temple
828 North Rampart Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-522-9627
The Voodoo Spiritual Temple is the only "formally" established Spiritual Temple with a focus on traditional West African spiritual and herbal healing practices currently existing in New Orleans. more... map
National Parks & Natural Wonders
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
419 Decatur Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-589-2636
This park consists of six physically separate sites that are located in Lafayette, Thibodaux, Eunice, Marrero, and two sites in New Orleans. Exhibits in the visitor's center interpret the cultural diversity of the Mississippi Delta region, as well as the history of New Orleans. Visitors will also find information for walking tours of the French Quarter and the Garden District at the visitor's center. more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine Street • New Orleans, LA 70118
Located in the Garden District/Uptown
504-581-4629
Named for naturalist artist John James Audubon, this fantastic zoo is one of the top five zoos in the United States and features more than 1500 animals in natural habitat settings including white alligators in the Louisiana swamp exhibit. Other features include the Embraceable Zoo where visitors can touch endangered domestic animals and daily animal presentations and shows. more... mapBarataria Preserve
6588 Barataria Boulevard • New Orleans, LA 70072
Marrero
504-589-2330
Visitors to this historic area may explore the natural levee forests, bayous, swamps, and marshes by canoe or on foot and ranger guided tours are available. Evidence of prehistoric human settlement, colonial farming, and plantation agriculture is present and the visitor center has exhibits and a video of the history of this area. more... mapCity Park
1 Palm Drive • New Orleans, LA 70124
504-482-4888
Known as "Louisiana's family playground," this historic 1,500-acre park was once the site of the Allard Plantation. It is now home to an antique carousel, as well as beautiful live oak trees, a botanical garden, sculpture garden, museum of art, train garden, four golf courses, and Storyland, a fairytale theme park for children. A wide variety of recreational activities, including tennis, softball, golf, fishing and boating, are available. more... mapDiscovery Garden
7 Bamboo Road • New Orleans, LA 70124
504-488-5488
Children are encouraged to "Dig, Do and Discover" in this interactive, hands-on garden where plants, minds, and imaginations grow. School and group tours are available. mapLouis Armstrong Park
North Rampart Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
Corner of Royal & Bienville Streets
504-589-3865
This famous park, which includes an extensive water garden that focuses upon a larger-than-life-sized statue of Armstrong, was one of the birthplaces of jazz and used to be a gathering place for slaves. The park contains the municipal auditorium, the Theatre of the Performing Arts, and Congo Square, where African slaves and freedmen gathered to speak their language and enjoy their own music.New Orleans Botanical Garden
Victory Avenue in City Park • New Orleans, LA 70124
504-483-9386
Originally known as the City Park Rose Garden, this enchanting 12 acre botanical garden opened in 1936 and is abundant with magnificent roses, tropical plants, palm trees, and water lilies plus features art deco fountains and sculptures. The Garden is open year-round Tuesday - Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. more...Saint Anthony's Garden
615 Pere Antoine Alley • New Orleans, LA 70116
Saint Louis Cathedral
504-525-9585
A favorite spot for painters, this lovely garden features a statue monument in the center of the garden park that was erected in honor of French mariners who died while nursing New Orleans' citizens during a yellow fever outbreak. The statue, called the Sacred Heart of Jesus, has inscriptions in French that read, when translated: "To the memory of thirty seamen, members of the crew of the Steam Corvette, Tonnerre, of the Imperial French Navy, who died at the Quarantine of New Orleans in August 1857. Erected by order of His Excellency, Admiral Hamelin, Minister of the Navy of Emperor Napoleon Ill." The names of the seamen and their rank are inscribed on panels in the base of the obelisk. more... mapSydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park • New Orleans, LA 70124
Features 53 sculptures by some of the most renowned artists of the 20th and 21st century, including Jacques Lipchitz, Allison Saar, Antoine Bourdelle, and Jean-Michel Othoniel, are located on the grounds of the New Orleans Museum of Art. more... mapWoldenberg Riverfront Park
Governor Nicholls Street to Canal Street
This paradise park spans from the Aquarium of the Americas to the heart of the French Quarter and covers 16 acres on the riverfront offering the city its first direct access to the river in 150 years with ships and paddlewheelers docked along the park.
Tours & Cruises
Degas House (circa 1852)
2306 Esplanade Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70119
Located in Mid-City
504-821-5009
The Degas House offer remarkable tours filled with fascinating history. Degas resided in this House (1872 - 1873) with his maternal relatives, the Musson Family, whose business was cotton. While residing in his family in the House, Degas created at least twenty-two works of art including the detailed scene of Michel Musson's office. The tour highlights two of the Artist's most famous works. Guided tours are conducted by appointment only and is approximately an hour long including the documentary, “Degas in New Orleans, a Creole Sojourn.” Suggested donations are $5 for students and children, $8 for senior citizens and $10 for adults. All proceeds benefit the Edgar Degas Foundation and are greatly appreciated. more... mapBig Easy Tours
4220 Howard Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70125
504-592-1991, 800-543-6332
Specializing in exclusive tours of the Evergreen Plantation, this professional tour company also offers daily tours that include the city, area plantations, swamps, walking tours, river cruises, and combination tours. more... mapBloody Mary Tours
724 Rue Dumaine • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-486-2080
Walk the history of New Orleans with this tour company that offers customized, behind-the-scenes tours including magical city tours, sacred sites, hauntings, voodoo tours, and the only night cemetery tour in New Orleans. In addition to tours, this company features the only Ghost Photo gallery in America and offers paranormal dinners, ritual entertainment, party planning, and psychic services. more... mapCajun Critters Swamp Tours
363 Louisiana Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70094
Located in Westwego on the Westbank
504-347-0962
With Cajun Critters Swamp Tours, a Cajun guide is provided and safe passage is assured. Ride in comfort aboard the splendid Swamp Queen, a fully Coast Guard approved vessel, complete with handicap accommodations. The tours depart from the end of Bayou Segnette, a traditional seafood trading center. more...Cajun Encounters Honey Island Swamp Tours
55345 Highway 90 East • Slidell, LA 70461
985-641-5879
Fun and educational tours of the famous Honey Island Swamp. They offer the "smaller boat difference" with native guides that make the magic of the Honey Island Swamp both fun and informative. more... mapCreole Queen
2 Canal Street, Suite 2004 • New Orleans, LA 70130
The World Trade Center
504-529-4567, 800-445-4109
The Creole Queen is a luxurious excursion riverboat for up to 1,000 passengers. The vessel is available for daily excursions, dinner cruises, as well as private (full boat or dining room) charters. more... mapDelta Queen Steamboat Company
1380 Port of New Orleans Place • New Orleans, LA 70130
Robin Street Wharf
504-586-0631, 800-543-1949
Discover Mark Twain's America aboard an authentic, all-American, paddle-wheel steamboat which offers luxurious common areas, scenic river trips in Memphis, and a variety of packages to suit all of your needs. more... mapDixie Tours New Orleans
1716 Cleveland Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70112
504-522-9422
Comprehensive city, cemetery, Garden District and Katrina tours with experienced local guides. more... mapFrench Quarter Walking Tours
523 Saint Ann Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
French Quarter
504-523-3939
Licensed guides who are members of the Friends of the Cabildo lead daily, memorable two hour tours in the historic Vieux Carre of New Orleans, one of the oldest communities in the nation. The tours Includes history, architecture, and folklore of old New Orleans. Customized group tours may be arranged in advance. more... mapGray Line New Orleans
2 Canal Street, Suite 2500 • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-569-1401, 800-535-7786
"The world's leader in sightseeing", this bus tour company has been providing tours since 1924 and offers day and night tours that include city tours, walking tours of the French Quarter Garden District and cemetery, swamp tours, and full and half day plantation tours. more... mapGulf Coast Aviation
6001 Stars & Stripes Boulevard • New Orleans, LA 70126
504-246-2700
Located at the Lakefront Airport, Gulf Coast Aviation is New Orleans' premiere location for Cessna flight training, city tours, photo flights and aerial survey. more...Haunted History Tours
2031 St. Charles Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70125
Departure Location: The Pontchartrain Hotel
504-861-2727
Haunted History Tours! These are the tours you've seen on A&E, History Channel, and recommended by The Travel Channel as "The #1 Tour in New Orleans...A Must Do!" Several different tours are offered... Ghost, Vampire, Voodoo, Cemetery, Garden District. Mildly theatrical, hugely historical, extremely entertaining! more... mapHistoric New Orleans Walking Tours
2727 Prytania Street, Suite 8 • New Orleans, LA 70130
French Quarter
504-947-2120
Join author and former national park ranger Rob Florence, along with his other top rated guides, for informative and entertaining French Quarter, Cemetery, Voodoo, Garden District, and Ghost tours. French speaking guides are available. more... mapLe Monde Creole
624 Royal Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
French Quarter
504-568-1801
Discover the mystery of New Orleans as seen through the eyes of five generations of the family of Laura Locoul, a Creole woman and plantation mistress. This unique storytelling tour takes you into the most secret courtyards of New Orleans and is available every day except Mondays. mapLegendary Delta Queen, The
1380 Port of New Orleans Place • New Orleans, LA 70130
Robin St. Wharf
504-586-0631, 800-543-1949
Cruise along the mighty Mississippi River aboard this authentic National Historic Landmark paddlewheel steamboat for a three or seven-night trip and experience a unique vacation that delivers the sights, sounds, culture, and heritage of heartland America. more...Louisiana Swamp Tours
9714 Barataria Boulevard • Crown Point, LA 70072
504-689-3599, 888-307-9267
Experience the exotic plant and animal life in the Jean Lafitte and Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge with this professional tour company that features legends of the fascinating swampland revealed by native guides and offers airboat tours, fishing charters, swampboat tours, and airboat rides. Visitors are guaranteed to see at least one alligator; there is one at the dock. more...Magnificent Mississippi Queen, The (circa 1976)
30 Robin Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-586-0631, 800-543-1949
Enjoy the relaxing pace of yesteryear with all of the modern amenities aboard this grand sternwheeler that features exquisite Tiffany glass and the world's largest steamboat calliope. Year round, three to twelve night cruises on the Mississippi, Ohio, Cumberland, and Tennessee Rivers are available. more...Mardi Gras World
233 Newton Street • New Orleans, LA 70114
Historic Old Algiers
504-361-7821, 800-362-8213
See where Mardi Gras is made at this venue where you can go behind-the-scenes of the New Orleans Mardi Gras and see the world's largest fleet of carnival floats and the artists and craftsmen who make them. After the tour you can visit the theater and the gift shop. more... mapNew Orleans Spirit Tours
621 Royal Street • New Orleans, LA 70125
504-314-0806
Visit a real Voodoo Temple or explore the haunted French Quarter with this top rated, Five Star tour company that specializes in daily cemetery and voodoo tours, as well as nightly ghost and vampire tours. more... mapNew Orleans Swamp Tours
Bayou Savage • New Orleans, LA 70131
504-236-3143
Covered boats cruise daily into the heart of a U.S. National Wildlife Refuge. Closest wildlife swamp tour to downtown New Orleans. mapNew Orleans Tours by Good Old Days
1229 St. Thomas Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-523-0804
Offering a variety of tours, the folks at Good Old Days pride themselves in the personalized service they provide their clients. Each tour is a unique and memorable experience. Their drivers are experienced tour guides, each with a vast knowledge of the unique and intriguing history of the city and the plantation lands. They offer Tour Vans, and Mule-Drawn Carriages. 2 City Tours Daily. 1 Old South Plantation Tour Daily, and a variety of Carriage Tours. Carriages are available for Weddings, Parades, and Movie Productions. Ask about their Specialty Tours. more... mapRiverBarge Excursion Lines
201Opelousas Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70114
504-365-0022, 888-456-2206
"See American Differently" aboard this 198-guest Riverbarge River Explorer that offers four to ten day, all inclusive river vacations on America's historical inland waterways. more... mapRiverboat John James Audubon
2 Canal Street, Suite 1300 • New Orleans, LA 70130
Aquarium of the Americas Dock
504-587-0708, 800-233-2628
Explore the port of New Orleans from the Mississippi River as you take a seven mile Mississippi River cruise between the Audubon Zoo and The Aquarium of the Americas aboard this wonderful riverboat that offers four daily round trip cruises that lasts approximately one hour each way. Deli items, snacks, and beverages are sold on all cruises. more... mapRoyal Carriages
1824 North Rampart Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
French Quarter
504-781-3481
See New Orleans the old-fashioned way in this open air, mule drawn carriage that has been a "New Orleans Tradition Since 1941" and offers sightseeing and guided tours through the French Quarter and the Garden District. more... mapSteamboat Natchez Riverboat Cruise
2 Canal Street, Suite 2500 • New Orleans, LA 70130
Toulouse Street Wharf
504-587-0708, 800-233-2628
See the historic city aboard the only authentic steampowered sternwheeler in New Orleans. Dinner cruises and daily two hour daily cruises depart from the heart of the French Quarter and include Dixieland Jazz bands. more... mapSteppin' Out Tours
4761 Major Drive • New Orleans, LA 70128
504-246-1006, 888-557-PINK
Specializing in personalized van tours conducted by native New Orleanians, this tour company offers daily 45-minute city tours through the French Quarter, Cemetery, and Garden District, as well as half day Plantation tours. more... mapTours By Isabelle
Picks up anywhere in New Orleans
504-391-3544, 877-665-8687
This full service tour company prides itself on first class sightseeing tours for small groups with all tours conducted from 14-passenger vans. You can choose from historical city tours, half day tours, or all day plantation tours. Full day tours include lunch. more...VIP City Tours
2314 Iberville Street • New Orleans, LA 70119
504-329-2489
See New Orleans "up close and personal." VIP City Tours utilizes smaller air-conditioned passenger vans that gives you access to restricted historical areas. Their two-hour tours are conducted by local registered tour guides with a passion for providing you great service. more... mapWestwego Swamp Adventures
501 Laroussini Street • New Orleans, LA 70094
Located on the Westbank
504-581-4501
Beginning with a Naturalist presentation at the dock, their two-hour excursions through the Bayou by a native captain will introduce you to the wetlands of Louisiana - their wildlife and ecological importance. Their tour schedule is seasonal so call for reservations. Be sure to bring a camera to capture images of all types of wildlife from alligators to endangered birds. more... map
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