Activities

New Orleans Museum of Art

The New Orleans Museum of Art, also known as NOMA, has more than 40,000 pieces of artwork. This is impressive, considering the museum opened in…

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Preservation Hall

Music cornerstone Preservation Hall is just about synonymous with New Orleans jazz today, and for good reason. The nonprofit organization and music venue was established…

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New Orleans Museum of Art

Long-standing arts center Originally the Delgado Museum of Art, the New Orleans Museum of Art, or NOMA, has been part of City Park since 1911.…

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Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the most famous Mardi Gras celebration in the world, offering a larger-than-life and often beyond-belief spectacle of floats, costumes,…

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Longue Vue House and Gardens

Historic house Originally built in the 1930s by philanthropists Edith and Edgar Stern, the Longue Vue mansion is one of the last great American houses constructed…

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Louisiana Children’s Room

The “stickiness” factor Founded in 1986, the Louisiana Children’s Museum devotes itself to creating memorable learning experiences for kids from the earliest stages of development.…

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Shell Beach

Spectacular Scenery Away from the Crowds There aren’t many hotels on or near Shell Beach, which makes this spot near New Orleans a great one…

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St. Louis Cathedral

Historic building Anchoring Jackson Square in the heart of New Orleans, the Spanish Colonial facade of the St. Louis Cathedral is one of the city’s…

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Walk the French Quarter

Many say that a proper visit to New Orleans has to include a stop in the French Quarter. In fact, there are some that will…

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Whitney Plantation

A Once-Working Plantation Offers Opportunities for Education Plantation touring is an activity that some visitors feel comfortable with and others don’t. It can be valuable…

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Tour the National WWII Museum

Not all visitors who tour the national WWII Museum are history buffs. Sure, some head to this popular New Orleans museum to fill in missing…

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The Presbytere

Iconic architecture Jackson Square is teeming with major New Orleans landmarks, including The Presbytere. The two-story building is defined by its elliptical arches, multi-pane windows,…

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Stroll Through the Garden District

A walking tour of New Orleans’ Garden District offers a glimpse of some of the most beautiful homes in New Orleans. The Garden District is…

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The Cabildo

Spanish colonialism It may seem strange to find such a prime example of Spanish colonial architecture in a city known for its French heritage, but…

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John C. Stennis Space Center

Young and Old Love Visiting the John C. Stennis Space Center The John C. Stennis Space Center sits 50 miles East of New Orleans and…

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Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street, home to jazz and authentic Creole culture, is a famous street in one of the oldest neighborhoods in New Orleans. It sits in…

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Carousel Gardens Amusement Park

Antique carousel Naturally, the central attraction to this corner of New Orleans’ City Park is the antique carousel, for which Carousel Gardens Amusement Park is…

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Bayou St. John

Paddleboarding and Picnicking. Relax outside of the city without having to drive far, or take extended public transportation trips, with a short jaunt to Bayou…

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Backstreet Cultural Museum

Travelers can get a feel for New Orleans culture by touring the Backstreet Cultural Museum, a small museum founded by Sylvester Francis, a local photographer…

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