New Orleans offers an array of attractions and activities enjoyable by all walks of life. On a sunny day, visit the Audubon Zoo to meet hundreds of different wildlife while learning how to preserve our Louisiana habitats. And don’t let the rain ruin your day. If it’s rainy, go enjoy the magnificent creatures in the Aquarium of the Americas or the soon to be completed Audubon Insectarium, the largest free standing museum in the US dedicated to insects!
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1850 House (The)
523 St. Ann St., Lower Pontalba Building, Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 524-9118, (800) 568-6968
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 581-4629, (800) 774-7394
www.auduboninstitute.org
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
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Audubon Insectarium (The)
423 Canal St., Custom House, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 581-4629, (800) 774-7394
www.auduboninstitute.org
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Description: If it walks, crawls or flies, there’s a good chances you will see it on display at the Audubon Insectarium in the Old New Orleans Customs House. |
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Audubon Park
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 861-2537
www.auduboninstitute.org
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
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Audubon Zoo (The)
6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 581-4629, (800) 774-7394
www.auduboninstitute.org
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
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Besthoff Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll Cir., City Park, New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It]
(504) 488-2631
www.noma.org
Neighborhood: Mid-City
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Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans Place , New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 361-7821, (800) 362-8213
www.mardigrasworld.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Description: Take a guided tour of our World. Mardi Gras World. Where you might be surprised by almost anything you can imagine. View our exclusive, historic Mardi Gras video. Marvel at the artistry and technology of our signature mega-floats. Enjoy King Cake and refreshments with our compliments. Come peek behind the curtain and see magic come alive. You'll leave with an
insider's appreciation of Mardi Gras. This is the one New Orleans experience you'll never forget, no matter how many parades you've seen. Mardi Gras World. Magical memories. A priceless gift for the whole family. |
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Botanical Gardens (The)
1 Palm Dr., City Park, New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It]
(504) 483-9386
www.neworleanscitypark.com
Neighborhood: Mid-City
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Cascade Stables
535 Calhoun St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 891-2246
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
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City Park
1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It]
(504) 482·4888
www.neworleanscitypark.com
Neighborhood: Mid-City
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Entergy Imax Theatre
1 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 581-4629, (800) 774-7394
www.auduboninstitute.org
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
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Equest Stables
1001 Filmore Ave., New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It]
(504) 483-9398
www.equestfarm.com
Neighborhood: Mid-City
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Fort Pike
27100 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70129 [Map It]
(504) 662-5703, (888) 662-5703
www.lastateparks.com
Neighborhood: Gentilly/New Orleans East
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French Market
1008 N Peters St., # 2, New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 522-2621
www.frenchmarket.org
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Jackson Square
751 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
419 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 589-3882
www.nps.gov
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Longue Vue House and Gardens
7 Bamboo Rd., New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It]
(504) 488-5488
www.longuevue.com
Neighborhood: Lakeview
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Louisiana Children's Museum
420 Julia St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 586-0725
www.lcm.org
Neighborhood: Arts/Warehouse District
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Musee Conti Wax Museum
917 Conti St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 581-1993, (800) 233-5405
www.neworleanswaxmuseum.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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National WWII Museum (The)
945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 527-6012
www.ddaymuseum.org
Neighborhood: Arts/Warehouse District
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New Orleans Creole Queen
1 Poydras St., Riverwalk/Canal St. Dock, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 524-0814
www.neworleanspaddlewheels.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Description: Battlefield: A Creole luncheon of New Orleans favorites such as Jambalaya, Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, and Bread Pudding. Dinner Jazz: A classic New Orleans creole dinner set to some of New Orleans best riverboat jazz. |
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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (The)
916 North Peters St., French Market, New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 589-4806
www.nps.gov
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Pharmacy Museum
514 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 565-8027
www.pharmacymuseum.org
Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Piazza d'Italia
377 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
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Presbytere (The)
751 Chartres St., Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 568-6968, (800) 568-6968
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
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Spanish Plaza
1 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
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Steamboat Natchez
1 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 586-8777, (800) 233-2628
www.steamboatnatchez.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Description: This classic Mississippi riverboat sails three times daily, at ll:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Traditional New Orleans jazz is featured and the evening cruise includes dinner (reservations required). |
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Train Garden
www.neworleanscitypark.com
Neighborhood: Mid-City
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Woldenberg Park
1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 565-3033
www.auduboninstitute.org
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
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Zephyr Field
6000 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70003 [Map It]
(504) 734-5155
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Bring your kids to New Orleans for a new, fun and exciting family vacation. From up close encounters with alligators in swamps to jumping entertainers in the streets of the French Quarter, it’s no wonder New Orleans was ranked #1 for families according to Yahoo Travel.
