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Academy of the Sacred Heart Chapel
4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 891-1943 ashrosary.org
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Church/Cathedral of Interest, Historic Building |
Amistad Research Center
6823 St. Charles Ave., Tilton Memorial Hall,Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 862-3222 www.amistadresearchcenter.org
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Museum, Research Facility
Description: Located on the beautiful campus of Tulane University in uptown New Orleans, the Amistad Research Center houses the country's largest collection of manuscripts about African Americans, race relations and civil rights. This center is the focal point of research by historians, nonfiction authors, novelists and those pursuing information about their family's history. |
Anthony Bean Community Theater
1333 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 862-7529 www.anthonybeantheater.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance) |
Ashe Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113 [Map It] (504) 569-9070 www.ashecac.org
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Museum
Description: Aiming to revive and reclaim a historically-significant corridor of in Central City, Ashé Cultural Arts Center is a gathering place for emerging and established artists to create and present their works. |
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 861-2537 www.auduboninstitute.org
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational)
Description: Audubon Park opened in 1898 and was the site of the World Cotton Centennial in 1884. People travel from near and far to marvel at and enjoy the ever-beautiful oak trees, lagoons, and expansive green space located within the park. For the millions who use the park for picnics, relaxing, walking, running, cycling and special events there is no better place in New Orleans for recreational fun and relaxation. |
Audubon Park Golf Course
6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 212-5290, (866) 248-4652 www.audubontrail.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Sporting Venue, Golf Course
Description: Golfers find beautiful greens, lush landscaping and four lagoons brimming with geese and duck in this 81-acre, 4,189 yard, par-62 course with 12 par 3s, four par 4s, and two par 5. |
Audubon Park Tennis Courts
6320 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70113 [Map It] (504) 895-1042
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Tennis Court |
The Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 581-4629, (800) 774-7394 www.auduboninstitute.org
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Museum, Zoo
Description: Audubon Zoo is a New Orleans landmark and a living museum filled with some of the rarest and most beautiful creatures of nature. There have been animals at this site since the 1884 World Exposition in Audubon Park. Today, Audubon Zoo is 58 acres of animals in their natural habitats. The Zoo consistently ranks among this country’s best. |
Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans Pl., New Orleans, LA 70114 [Map It] (504) 361-7821, (800) 362-8213 www.mardigrasworld.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Museum
Description: See another side of Mardi Gras at this museum that also serves as the largest float-building facility in the world. Guided tours give a history of the festival, from the mule-drawn carriages of the past to the sophisticated mega-floats of today. Along the way you'll see colorful floats and costumes in all their splendor, plus get to sample Mardi Gras treats like king cake and coffee. |
Cascade Stables
700 East Dr., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 891-2246 www.cascadestables.net
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Horseback Riding |
Christ Church Cathedral
2919 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It] (504) 895-6602 www.cccnola.org
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Church/Cathedral of Interest |
Cool Zoo
6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 581-4629 www.auduboninstitute.org
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Other Attraction, Amusement Park, Zoo
Description: Cool Zoo, the wild and wet splash park, is one of the top water parks of New Orleans. It is the hot spot for kids to cool down at Audubon Zoo. Highlights include jumping water spouts, a huge alligator water slide, a spider monkey soaker, water-spitting snakes and more. Make sure to pay a visit to the Roman Candy cart, to grab a stick or two of their famous, handmade taffy. |
Diboll Gallery at Loyola University
6363 St. Charles Ave., 4th floor of the Monroe Library-Loyola University, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 861-5456 www.loyno.edu
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Museum
Description: Located on the beautiful campus of Loyola University is a small museum dedicated to artifacts of Belgian Congo and other rotating exhibits. Visitors might find an exhibit of abstract art, pottery, prints, and graphics—all created by Loyola’s art students and faculty members. |
Dixon Hall
104 Dixon Hall, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 865-5269 www.summerlyric.tulane.edu
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance) |
The Fly at Audubon Park
Exposition Dr., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] www.neworleansonline.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Park/Square (Recreational)
Description: Tucked behind Audubon Zoo across the Mississippi River levee, this waterfront portion of Audubon Park is a great spot to relax and take a breath from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans. Known to locals as ‘The Fly’, folks come out here to hang out, toss a frisbee, have a crawfish boil, barbecue, or watch the sun go down over the river. |
Gates of Prayer Cemetery No2
1411 Joseph St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It] (504) 885-2600
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Cemetery |
Holy Name of Jesus
6220 La Salle Pl., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 865-7430 www.hnjchurch.org
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Church/Cathedral of Interest |
House of Broel's Victorian Mansion & Doll House Museum
2220 Saint Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 522-2220, (800) 827-4325
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Museum, Historic Home |
La Nuit Comedy Theater
5039 Freret St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 231-7011 www.lanuittheater.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: La Nuit Comedy Theater is home to New Orleans’ most exciting and original comedy shows! Featuring Chicago-Style Improv, Pro-Am Stand-Up, and all-ages comedy for your kids or company. La Nuit Comedy Theater features live sketch, standup and improv shows Thursday through Saturday as well as special events and festivals. La Nuit Comedy Theater is also home to the Comedy Conservatory, the only comedy training center in the Gulf South. |
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
1400 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 896-4740 lafayettecemetery.org
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Cemetery |
Lower Depths Theatre
6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 865-2074
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: The Lower Depths Theater is an experimental black-box theater seating
approximately 70-85 individuals. This particular theater is adaptable
to a variety of dramatic forms due to its size and versatility. |
Loyola University
6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 865-3240, (800) 456-9652 www.loyno.edu
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Educational Institution |
Lupin Theatre at Tulane University
16 Newcomb Blvd., Dixon Annex, Tulane University , New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 865-5105 www.neworleansshakespeare.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance) |
Magnolia Mansion
2127 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It] (504) 412-9500 www.magnoliamansion.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Historic Home
Description: Selected one of the Top 10 most romantic Inns in America for 2007 by Iloveinns.com & American Historic Inns. This Historic Antebellum Mansion is one of New Orleans Architectural treasures, located in the Garden District, minutes from St. Charles Streetcar, FQ, Restaurants, and major attractions. |
McAlister Auditorium at Tulane University
6823 St. Charles Ave., McAlister Dr., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 865-5196 www.mcalister.tulane.edu
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance) |
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