New Orleans Things to Do

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  • 1. Bourbon Street

    Bourbon Street is the core of New Orleans' nightlife. It is a street that runs the length of the historic French Quarter, and is lined with bars, nightclubs, and souvenir shops. For parents traveling...   more
  • 2. Swamp Tours

    Better to take this type of tour in the cooler months if possible. I grew up prowling the swamps around New Orleans, and the heat- humidity makes it feel like it is 110deg. in the shade. (heat index)...   more
  • 3. Garden District

    Follow St Charles Street from Canal St, through the Central Business District, and after a mile or two you'll hit the Garden District. This area is full of huge houses with big gardens from the 1840s...   more
  • 4. Jackson Square

    Perhaps one of the most recognizable scenes of New Orleans, Jackson Square with the St. Louis Cathedral is a must-see of New Orleans. You will find this square in the heart of the French Quarter after...   more
  • 5. French Quarter

    Good suggestions thus far: Three other suggestions I will add are: 1) Take the street car to the Garden District - Some very good restaurants in the area. Commander's Palace is one we have eaten...   more
  • 6. Mule drawn carriage

    PLEASE DO NOT RIDE IN THE DONKEY CARRIAGES...IN THE FRENCH QUARTER OR ANYWHERE!! I see horrible things happening to these poor beautiful animals daily..I LIVE IN THE FRENCH QUARTER!! Unfortunately, I...   more
  • 7. Cemeteries

    New Orleans has many "above ground" cemeteries in town due to the fact that much of the city is at or below sea level. this one is just North of the French Quarter. Do not go here alone at night it is...   more
  • 8. Cruise the Mississippi

    a fun thing to do in new orleans is to take a mississippi riverboat cruise. there are several replica riverboats docked near the east end of canal street and next to the riverwalk shopping center....   more
  • 9. Plantations

    There are many different group bus tours available in New Orleans that will take you to the plantations and swamps. We opted for the cheaper and more flexible approach and decided to do our research...   more
  • 10. Riverwalk

    The Riverwalk is a peaceful spot, with just a few beggars and homeless musicians as well as a good amount of tourists checking out the dikes and realizing that the Mississippi River *is* above the...   more
  • 11. St. Louis Cemetery 1

    Saint Louis Cemetery #1 is the oldest and most famous cemetery in New Orleans. It was established in 1789 following the great fire of 1788. There are a few graves of famous people in the cemetery...   more
  • 12. St. Louis Cathedral

    The official name of this church is: Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King of France, and this says all! France, the elder daughter of the Roman Catholic Church, Louis IX, the saint king of France,...   more
  • 13. French Market

    After stopping by Cafe Du Monde, this is an interesting place to wander around. Within the market, there are a number of independent little places to shop - you'll see groceries, food, knick-knacks,...   more
  • 14. Ghost - Haunted - Cemetery Tour

    As part of our conference, the scheduled activity was a 'ghost tour' through the French Quarter. The tour consisted of hiking through a couple of places throughout the Quarter, then our guide would...   more
  • 15. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

    Right at the Algiers Point Ferry landing, this is a huge Aquarium complex with all the fishies you could want! Gorgeous plaza outside (Riverwalk) for the kids to run around and expend...   more
  • 16. Street Car

    If staying in the French Quarter/Business District, Catch the Green Line on Royal Street and it takes you through the Garden District/uptown. $1.25 per person (owe way) and lasts around 1 ½ hours to...   more
  • 17. Cafe Du Monde

    Two Hour cruise only costs $18.00 cruise and lunch $27.50 The ticket offices of the Steamboat NATCHEZ and Riverboat John James Audubon are located at: Steamboat Natchez Ticket Office Toulouse Street...   more
  • 18. Algiers - Mardi Gras World

    I brought my brother here when he came for a visit, and I have to say I can't remember when I've had so much fun playing dress-up! You get free beads with the tour, and while you wait for a short film...   more
  • 19. D-Day Museum

    The World War II Museum in New Orleans (formerly the D-Day Museum) is well-researched and beautifully laid out, focusing not only on the Normandy invasion but also on other aspects of World War II....   more
  • 20. Voodoo

    First, I'd like to allay any fears that anyone has about this place. No one is going to put a spell on you, turn you into a zombie, or even try to convert you. Second, as the owner of this museum...   more
  • 21. Mardi Gras

    During the parades: Do Watch them on St. Charles Street. It is a fun, laid back atmosphere with a lot of families. DO NOT Watch them on Canal Street. Being very close to the cess pool known as the...   more
  • 22. Audubon Zoo

    An excellent day, or three, for a family or anyone who loves wildlife and nature. Enjoy Audobon Park, a key feature of uptown New Orleans. Find it along St. Charles Ave, across from Tulane, or on...   more
  • 23. Lafayette Cemetery

    Lafayette Cemetery #1 is located at Garden District. It was established in 1833, it’s one of the oldest in the city and you can many different burial methods. It’s not a huge one and we felt...   more
  • 24. Audubon Park

    As Audubon Park is rather big and quiet, there is some wildlife, specially, birds; yo may spot some nesting colonies of Heron above the small river running through the park or see Ibis (picture 1)...   more
  • 25. City Park

    Near the south East corner of the city park you can see a monument (a sculpture) dedicated to the city after the Katrina catastrophe, showing pride and courage of the locals, their love to their...   more
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Comments (1)

  • aznaphrodite's Profile Photo
    Dec 10, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I hope to visit New Orleans one day soon.

    • travelgourmet's Profile Photo
      Dec 10, 2012 at 8:44 PM

      What! G, come on! Mardi Gras is pure joy. Live Life! "Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler" :-)

    • giampiero6's Profile Photo
      Dec 11, 2012 at 7:57 AM

      Hahaha...every local will tell you, experience NO during other times for the real deal. But as you can see from my Halloween pages, I do love a big carneval. ;)

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