Attractions in New Orleans, Louisiana

Amusements

Audubon Aquarium of Americas 504-565-3033
1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Located in the French Quarter
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... more info map
BooKoo Bounce 504-835-6424
5604 Blessey Street, New Orleans, LA 70123
Located Behind AMC Elmwood Movie Theater
An 8,000 sq. ft. indoor inflatable playground and party place. more info map
Louisiana Children's Museum 504-523-1357
420 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Between Magazine and Tchoupitoulas Streets
30,000 square feet of dynamic, interactive, hands-on exhibits are located at this children's museum where children will discover new worlds through energetic learning... more info map
Monkey Room, The 504-301-2695
1501 Religious Street, Suite C, New Orleans, LA 70130
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 info map
Moonwalk, 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... more info
New Orleans School of Cooking 504-525-2665
524 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Located in the French Quarter
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... more info map
World Trade Center 504-525-2185
2 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Next to the Aquarium of the Americas
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... more info map

Casinos

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots 504-944-5515
1751 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70119
Located in Historic Mid-City
A New Orleans staple since 1842, the Fair Grounds features 600 of the newest slot machines and horse racing. more info
Harrah's New Orleans Casino 504-533-6000
512 South Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Steps from the French Quarter
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... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Arsenal, The 504-568- 6968
600 St. Peter Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
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... more info map
Beauregard-Keyes House 504-523-7257
1113 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
French Quarter/Marigny
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... more info map
Cabildo, The 504-568- 6968
701 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
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... more info map
Destrehan Plantation 985-764-9315
13034 River Road, Destrehan, LA 70047
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. It was home to Marie... more info map
Gallier House Museum 504-525-5661
1132 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
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... more info map
Hermann-Grima House 504-525-5661
820 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
"One of the most significant residences in New Orleans," the restored Federal-style Hermann-Grima House with its courtyard garden includes the only horse stable and... more info map
House of Broel's Historic Mansion 504-525-1000
2220 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
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,... more info map
Longue Vue House & Gardens 504-488-5488
7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124
Located in Mid-City
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. ... more info map
Madame John's Legacy 504-568- 6968
632 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, LA 71727
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... more info map
Malus Beauregard House
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. more info map
Old U.S. Mint 504-568-4995
400 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116
French Quarter
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... more info map
Pitot House Museum 504-482-0312
1440 Moss Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Located on Historic Bayou St. John
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... more info map
Pontalba Building 504-568-6968
St. Peter & St. Ann Streets, New Orleans, LA 70116
Cathedral Square
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... more info
Presbytere, The 504-568-6968
751 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Opposite Pirate's Alley
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... more info map
Spring Fiesta Historic House 504-581-1367
826 St. Ann Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
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... more info map
St. Louis Cathedral 504-525-9585
615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116
Located in Jackson Square
The Parish of Saint Louis was established in 1720 and the current building, a Minor Basilica, is the third building on this historic site. The triple steeples tower... more info map
United States Custom House
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... more info map
Van Benthuysen Elms Mansion and Gardens, The 504-895-5493
3029 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115
Located in the Garden District
A National Historic Landmark, this beautiful Italianate mansion is surrounded by exquisite gardens and patios and has features including period furnishings, a 48-foot... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery 504-589-2636 ext. 1
8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette, LA 70043
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... more info map
Cities of the Dead 504-525-3377
305 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
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... more info map
Fort Pike State Historic Site 504-662-5703
Route 6, Box 194, New Orleans, LA 70129
Lake Catherine on Rigolets
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... more info
Jackson Square
Historic French Quarter
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... more info

Libraries & Research Centers

Iron Rail Books, Music & Library 504-944-0366
511 Marigny Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
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... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Bergeron Studio & Gallery 504-522-7503
406 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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... more info map
Bernard K. Passman Galleries 504-525-4581
701 Poydras Street, Suite 4875, New Orleans, LA 70139
One Shell Square
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... more info map
Cole Pratt Gallery 504-891-6789
3800 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
Located in Uptown on Historic Magazine Street
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 info map
Contemporary Arts Center 504-528-3805
900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Located in the Warehouse/Arts District
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... more info map
Fredrick Guess Studio 504-581-4596
910 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
In his words, Fredrick Guess is a Contemporary Impressionist. more info map
Gallery Bienvenu 504-525-0518
518 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Gallery Bienvenu represents contemporary art by emerging and midcareer American and international artists with an emphasis on abstract and figurative paintings and... more info map
Hanson I King Gallery 504-566-8240
523 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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... more info map
Historic New Orleans Collection, The 504-523-4662
533 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Located in the French Quarter
"The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to preserving the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf... more info map
Jackson Barracks Military Museum 504-278-8338
6400 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70146
New Orleans East/Chalmette
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... more info map
Kurt E. Schon Ltd. 504-524-5462
510 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Dealers in fine art of the 18th and 19th century. more info map
Los Isleños Museum 504-682-0862
1357 Bayou Road, Saint Benard, LA 70085
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... more info map
Louisiana ArtWorks 504-571-7373
725 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
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... more info map
Louisiana State Museum 504-568-4995
751 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Located in Jackson Square
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... more info map
Louisiana's Civil War Museum 504-523-4522
929 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Confederate Memorial Hall in Warehouse District
"The oldest continually active museum in Louisiana," the Confederate Memorial Hall Museum houses "the second largest collection of Confederate Civil War items in the... more info map
Martin Lawrence Galleries 504-299-9055
433 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
With 11 galleries nationwide, "America's premier gallery of fine art" specializes in original paintings, sculpture and limited edition graphics. Pieces by Pablo... more info map
Mckenna Museum of African American Art 504-524-1697
2003 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Located in the Garden District
Located in a three-story Antebellum home, this museum features original one-of-a-kind African-American art. more info map
Musee Conti Historical Wax Museum 504-525-2605
917 Conti Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Located in the French Quarter
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... more info map
Museum of the American Cocktail 504-569-0405
1 Julia Street, Suite 169, New Orleans, LA 70130
The Museum of the American Cocktail™ (MOTAC) is located inside the Southern Food & Beverage Museum at the Riverwalk Marketplace. The unique exhibit provides visitors... more info map
National WWII Museum, The 504-528-1944
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Downtown in the Historic Warehouse District
The official WWII museum of the United States, the six-acre National WWII Museum features five soaring pavilions with "immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an... more info map
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum 504-680-0128
724 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
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... more info map
New Orleans Museum of Art 504-658-4100
One Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA 70124
Located in City Park
New Orleans' oldest fine arts institution, the New Orleans Museum of Art's collection of more than 40,000 objects includes French and American art, photography, glass,... more info map
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum 504-565-8027
514 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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... more info map
Ogden Museum of Southern Art 504-539-9600
925 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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... more info map
Rodrigue Studio 504-581-4244
721 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Home gallery of the world-renowned Louisiana artist George Rodrigue, creator of the Blue Dog series. more info map
Southern Food & Beverage Museum 504-569-0405
1504 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70113
Housed in the former Dryades Street Market, "the Southern Food & Beverage Museum is a nonprofit living history organization dedicated to the discovery, understanding and... more info
VooDoo Spiritual Temple 504-522-9627
828 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
The Voodoo Spiritual Temple is the only "formally" established Spiritual Temple with a focus on traditional West African spiritual and herbal healing practices currently... more info map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve 504-589-2636
419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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... more info map
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve 504-589-3882
419 Decatur Street (Headquarters), New Orleans, LA 70130
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve has six sites in south Louisiana. In the New Orleans area, Jean Lafitte sites are the French Quarter Visitor Center in... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Audubon Zoo 504-581-4629
6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
Located in the Garden District/Uptown
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... more info map
City Park 504-482-4888
1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124
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... more info map
Discovery Garden 504-488-5488
7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124
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. more info map
Louis Armstrong Park 504-589-3865
North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Corner of Royal & Bienville Streets
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... more info
New Orleans Botanical Garden 504-483-9386
Victory Avenue in City Park, New Orleans, LA 70124
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... more info
Saint Anthony's Garden 504-525-9585
615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116
Saint Louis Cathedral
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... more info 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 Jacques Lipchitz, Allison Saar, Antoine Bourdelle, and Jean-Michel... more info map
Woldenberg Riverfront Park
Highlights of the 16-acre Woldenberg Riverfront Park, adjacent to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Entergy Giant Screen Theater; include a 90-foot linear water... more info

Tours & Cruises

Big Easy Tours 504-592-1991
4220 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125
Specializing in exclusive tours of the Evergreen Plantation, this professional tour company also offers daily tours that include the city, area plantations, swamps,... more info map
Bloody Mary Tours 504-486-2080
724 Rue Dumaine, New Orleans, LA 70116
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... more info map
Cajun Critters Swamp Tours 504-347-0962
363 Louisiana Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70094
Located in Westwego on the Westbank
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... more info
Cajun Encounters Honey Island Swamp Tours 985-641-5879
55345 Highway 90 East, Slidell, LA 70461
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... more info map
Cajun Encounters Tour Co. 504-834-1770
Cajun Encounters is a locally owned and operated tour company that offers personalized swamp tours, city tours, and plantation tours. more info
Celebration Tours 504-587-7115
Celebration Tours specializes in smaller van tours. more info
Creole Queen 504-529-4567
2 Canal Street, Suite 2004, New Orleans, LA 70130
The World Trade Center
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... more info map
Delta Queen Steamboat Company 504-586-0631
1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130
Robin Street Wharf
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... more info map
Dixie Tours New Orleans 504-522-9422
1716 Cleveland Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112
Comprehensive city, cemetery, Garden District and Katrina tours with experienced local guides. more info map
French Quarter Walking Tours 504-523-3939
523 Saint Ann Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
French Quarter
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... more info map
Ghost City Tours 504-210-8540
643 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Join America's leading walking ghost tour company on your next trip to New Orleans! Ghost City Tours offers a host of different haunted tours in the French Quarter, all... more info map
Gray Line New Orleans 504-569-1401
2 Canal Street, Suite 2500, New Orleans, LA 70130
"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... more info map
Gulf Coast Aviation 504-246-2700
6001 Stars & Stripes Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70126
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 info
Haunted History Tours 504-861-2727
2031 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125
Departure Location: The Pontchartrain Hotel
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!" ... more info map
Historic New Orleans Walking Tours 504-947-2120
2727 Prytania Street, Suite 8, New Orleans, LA 70130
French Quarter
Join author and former national park ranger Rob Florence, along with his other top rated guides, for informative and entertaining French Quarter, Cemetery, Voodoo,... more info map
Le Monde Creole 504-568-1801
624 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
French Quarter
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... more info map
Legendary Delta Queen, The 504-586-0631
1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130
Robin St. Wharf
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... more info
Louisiana Tour Company 504-689-3599
3 Westbank Expressway, New Orleans, LA 70114
A local, family-owned tour company offering three-hour New Orleans Katrina tours, tours of Oak Alley or Laura Plantation, swamp tours by boat or airboat, and ghost... more info
Magnificent Mississippi Queen, The 504-586-0631
30 Robin Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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... more info
Mardi Gras World 504-361-7821
233 Newton Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
Historic Old Algiers
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... more info map
New Orleans Spirit Tours 504-314-0806
621 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70125
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... more info map
New Orleans Swamp Tours 504-236-3143
Bayou Savage, New Orleans, LA 70131
Covered boats cruise daily into the heart of a U.S. National Wildlife Refuge. Closest wildlife swamp tour to downtown New Orleans. more info map
New Orleans Tours by Good Old Days 504-523-0804
1229 St. Thomas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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... more info map
RiverBarge Excursion Lines 504-365-0022
201Opelousas Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70114
"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... more info map
Riverboat John James Audubon 504-587-0708
2 Canal Street, Suite 1300, New Orleans, LA 70130
Aquarium of the Americas Dock
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... more info map
Royal Carriages 504-781-3481
1824 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
French Quarter
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... more info map
Steamboat NATCHEZ 504-569-1401
600 Decatur Street, Suite 308, New Orleans, LA 70130
"The New Orleans Steamboat Company locally-owns & operates the last authentic steamboat on the mighty Mississippi River." Dinner jazz and daytime jazz cruises run... more info map
Tours By Isabelle 504-391-3544
Picks up anywhere in New Orleans
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... more info
VIP City Tours 504-329-2489
2314 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
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... more info map
Westwego Swamp Adventures 504-581-4501
501 Laroussini Street, New Orleans, LA 70094
Located on the Westbank
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 -... more info map

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