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New Orleans Louisiana Attractions

Amusements

  • Audubon Aquarium of Americas
    1 Canal Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
    Located in the French Quarter
    504-581-4629
    One of the leading aquariums in the nation, this huge aquarium has one of the largest collections... more...  map

  • BooKoo 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...  map

  • Chuck E. Cheese's
    3701 General Degaulle • New Orleans, LA 70114
    504-367-1214
    Visit Chuck E. Cheese's for a day of fun. Kids of all ages will enjoy the assortment of games,... more...  map

  • Louisiana Children's Museum
    420 Julia Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
    Between Magazine and Tchoupitoulas Streets
    504-523-1357
    30,000 square feet of dynamic, interactive, hands-on exhibits are located at this children's museum... more...  map

  • Monkey 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... more...  map

  • Moonwalk, The
    Opposite Jackson Square
    Stretching the entire length of the French Quarter along the Mississippi River, this promenade is a... more...

  • New Orleans School of Cooking
    524 St. Louis Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
    Located in the French Quarter
    504-525-2665
    Located in a beautifully renovated molasses warehouse that was built in the early 1800's, this... more...  map

  • World 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... more...  map

Casinos

  • Harrah's New Orleans Casino
    512 South Peters Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
    Steps from the French Quarter
    504-533-6000
    Enjoy 100,000 square feet of gaming and entertainment at this land based casino that features 2,500... more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

  • Arsenal, The (circa 1839)
    600 St. Peter Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
    504-568- 6968
    Part of the Louisiana State Museum, The Arsenal is a National Historic Landmark designed by... more...  map

  • Beauregard-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... more...  map

  • Cabildo, 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... more...  map

  • Destrehan 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... more...  map

  • Gallier 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... more...  map

  • Hermann-Grima House (circa 1831)
    820 Saint Louis Street • New Orleans, LA 70112
    504-525-5661
    "One of the most significant residences in New Orleans," the restored Federal-style Hermann-Grima... more...  map

  • House of Broel's Historic Mansion
    2220 St. Charles Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70130
    504-525-1000
    An enchanting world of romance for your New Orleans wedding and reception. This popular New... more...  map

  • Longue 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... more...  map

  • Madame 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... more...  map

  • Malus 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... more...  map

  • Old U.S. Mint (circa 1835)
    400 Esplanade Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70116
    French Quarter
    504-568-4995
    Built during the presidency of Andrew Jackson and designed by renowned architect William... more...  map

  • Pitot 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... more...  map

  • Pontalba 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... more...

  • Presbytere, The (circa 1791)
    751 Chartres Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
    Opposite Pirate's Alley
    504-568-6968
    A National Historic Landmark originally called the Casa Curial, with architecture similar to the... more...  map

  • Spring 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... more...  map

  • St. 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 Basilica, is... more...  map

  • United 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... more...  map

  • Van 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... 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... more...  map

  • Cities of the Dead
    305 Baronne Street • New Orleans, LA 70112
    504-525-3377
    The above ground tombs in the New Orleans' cemeteries are known as the "cities of the dead" and you... more...  map

  • Fort Pike State Historic Site
    Route 6, Box 194 • New Orleans, LA 70129
    Lake Catherine on Rigolets
    504-662-5703
    This settlement was instrumental in the War of 1812 and was fortified in the 1820's to protect New... more...

  • Jackson Square (circa 1718)
    Historic French Quarter
    Considered the heart of the city, it was a military parade ground referred to as Place d'Armes... more...

Libraries & Research Centers

Museums & Galleries

  • Bergeron 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... more...  map

  • Bernard 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,... more...  map

  • Cole 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... more...  map

  • Confederate 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... more...  map

  • Contemporary 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... more...  map

  • Fredrick Guess Studio
    910 Royal Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
    504-581-4596
    In his words, Fredrick Guess is a Contemporary Impressionist. more...  map

  • Gallery Bienvenu
    518 Julia Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
    504-525-0518
    Gallery Bienvenu represents contemporary art by emerging and midcareer American and international... more...  map

  • Hanson 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... more...  map

  • Historic 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... more...  map

  • Jackson 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... more...  map

  • Kurt 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...  map

  • Los 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... more...  map

  • Louisiana 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... more...  map

  • Louisiana State Museum
    751 Chartres Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
    Located in Jackson Square
    504-568-4995
    One of the most prominent heritage attraction in New Orleans, this top attraction is comprised of... more...  map

  • Martin Lawrence Galleries
    433 Royal Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
    504-299-9055
    With 11 galleries nationwide, "America's premier gallery of fine art" specializes in original... more...  map

  • Mckenna 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... more...  map

  • Musee 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... more...  map

  • Museum 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... more...  map

  • National World War II Museum
    945 Magazine Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
    Located in the Warehouse District
    504-528-1944
    The 16,000-square-foot National World War II Museum celebrates the American spirit and the courage... more...  map

  • New 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... more...  map

  • New Orleans Museum of Art
    One Collins Diboll Circle • New Orleans, LA 70124
    Located in City Park
    504-658-4100
    New Orleans' oldest fine arts institution, the New Orleans Museum of Art's collection of more than... more...  map

  • New 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... more...  map

  • Ogden 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... more...  map

  • Rodrigue 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... more...  map

  • VooDoo 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... more...  map

  • What's Cooking in New Orleans: Culinary Traditions
    533 Royal Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
    504-523-4662
    The Historic New Orleans Collection's exhibition, "What's Cooking in New Orleans?: Culinary... more...  map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

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... more...  map

  • Barataria 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... more...  map

  • City 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... more...  map

  • Discovery 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... more...  map

  • Louis 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... more...

  • 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... 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... more...  map

  • Sydney 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... more...  map

  • Woldenberg 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... more...

Tours & Cruises

  • Big Easy Tours
    4220 Howard Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70125
    504-592-1991
    Specializing in exclusive tours of the Evergreen Plantation, this professional tour company also... more...  map

  • Bloody 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... more...  map

  • Cajun 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... 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... more...  map

  • Carey New Orleans - Signature Livery
    518 South Rampart Street • New Orleans, LA 70112
    504-523-6511
    Signature Livery, Inc., was founded in 1994 by Dean Schuler and Edward Sakakeeny, each having over... more...  map

  • Creole Queen
    2 Canal Street, Suite 2004 • New Orleans, LA 70130
    The World Trade Center
    504-529-4567
    The Creole Queen is a luxurious excursion riverboat for up to 1,000 passengers. The vessel is... more...  map

  • Delta Queen Steamboat Company
    1380 Port of New Orleans Place • New Orleans, LA 70130
    Robin Street Wharf
    504-586-0631
    Discover Mark Twain's America aboard an authentic, all-American, paddle-wheel steamboat which... more...  map

  • Dixie 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...  map

  • French 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... more...  map

  • Gray Line New Orleans
    2 Canal Street, Suite 2500 • New Orleans, LA 70130
    504-569-1401
    "The world's leader in sightseeing", this bus tour company has been providing tours since 1924 and... more...  map

  • Gulf 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... 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... more...  map

  • Historic 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,... more...  map

  • Le 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... more...  map

  • Legendary Delta Queen, The
    1380 Port of New Orleans Place • New Orleans, LA 70130
    Robin St. Wharf
    504-586-0631
    Cruise along the mighty Mississippi River aboard this authentic National Historic Landmark... more...

  • Louisiana Swamp Tours
    9714 Barataria Boulevard • Crown Point, LA 70072
    504-689-3599
    Experience the exotic plant and animal life in the Jean Lafitte and Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife... more...

  • Magnificent Mississippi Queen, The (circa 1976)
    30 Robin Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
    504-586-0631
    Enjoy the relaxing pace of yesteryear with all of the modern amenities aboard this grand... more...

  • Mardi Gras World
    233 Newton Street • New Orleans, LA 70114
    Historic Old Algiers
    504-361-7821
    See where Mardi Gras is made at this venue where you can go behind-the-scenes of the New Orleans... more...  map

  • New 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... more...  map

  • New 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... more...  map

  • New 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... more...  map

  • RiverBarge Excursion Lines
    201Opelousas Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70114
    504-365-0022
    "See American Differently" aboard this 198-guest Riverbarge River Explorer that offers four to ten... more...  map

  • Riverboat John James Audubon
    2 Canal Street, Suite 1300 • New Orleans, LA 70130
    Aquarium of the Americas Dock
    504-587-0708
    Explore the port of New Orleans from the Mississippi River as you take a seven mile Mississippi... more...  map

  • Royal 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... more...  map

  • Steamboat Natchez Riverboat Cruise
    2 Canal Street, Suite 2500 • New Orleans, LA 70130
    Toulouse Street Wharf
    504-587-0708
    See the historic city aboard the only authentic steampowered sternwheeler in New Orleans. Dinner... more...  map

  • Tours By Isabelle
    Picks up anywhere in New Orleans
    504-391-3544
    This full service tour company prides itself on first class sightseeing tours for small groups with... 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... more...  map

  • Westwego 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... more...  map

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