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1850 House
523 St. Ann St
504-568-6968
Hours: Tues.-Sun. 9-5
This house is one of the loveliest old homes in New Orleans. The well-preserved
town house and courtyard feature lovely ironwork on the balconies. To illustrate
the landmark's historical significance, the State Museum has re-created what
one of the residences would have looked like during the Antebellum era when
the Baroness Pontalba first opened her doors. Faithfully furnished with domestic
goods, decorative arts and art of the period, the 1850 House depicts middle
class family life during the most prosperous period in New Orleans' history.
Limited curator-led tours are available as is self-directed viewing.
The Museum gift shop, operated by the Friends of the Cabildo, is located in
the 1850 House.
Audubon Aquarium of the
Americas
Foot of Canal St
504-581-4629
Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 9:30-6, Fri.-Sat. 9:30-7
More than 7,000 aquatic creatures swim in 60 displays in this world-class aquarium.
There are four major exhibit areas: the Amazon River Basin, the Caribbean Reef,
the Mississippi River, and the Gulf Coast, each with fish and animals native
to that environment.Discover the 1 Discover the creatures of North and South
America — underwater! Enter the Caribbean Reef through Woldenberg Riverfront
Park
Foot of Canal St
This park surrounds the aquarium, and it is a great spot for viewing the active
Mississippi. Water tours leave from the park frequently.
Audubon Park
Once a plantation, the park is now one of the largest, at 340 acres, and most
acclaimed metropolitan parks in the United States. It has a world-class zoo,
picnic and play areas, a golf course, a miniature train, riding stables, a tennis
court, and a river view.
Located across the street from the zoo, Audubon Park is the city’s number one
open space for relaxation and recreation. Laid out by Fredriech Olmstead Law,
the park is made up of three lagoons, beautifully landscaped gardens and a golf
course. The park is extremely popular with bike riders, boarders and joggers.
Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine St
504-581-4629
Daily 9:30-5, summer weekends until 6 pm
This wonderful zoo is a great place for families to visit. The zoo has a tremendous
number of exhibits, including a Louisiana Swamp, tropical-bird house, butterfly
exhibit, flamingo pond, sea lions, and white tigers.
Beauregard-Keyes House
1113 Chartres St
504-523-7257
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-3
This grand 19th-century mansion was once the home of Confederate General P.G.T.
Beauregard. The famous novelist Frances Keyes wrote 40 novels here. A beautiful
walled garden is another feature of the home.
Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
233 Newton St
504-361-7821
Hours: Daily 9:30-4:30
As the name suggests, this attraction is dedicated to the most famous party
in America, Mardi Gras. Visitors can watch floats being made, view a film about
Mardi Gras, and buy Carnival memorabilia in the gift shop. Kids will enjoy trying
on a trunk full of costumes.
Bourbon Street
This famous street takes you past some of the typical bars, restaurants, music
clubs, and novelty shops that have given this strip its world-famous reputation.
Families will enjoy the street during the day, whilst the evenings are strictly
for adults!
Carousel Gardens
City Park
504-483-9356
Hours: Hrs may vary by season; closed in winter except for Christmas season
The carousel was built in 1906 and is on the National Register of Historic Places,
and the park is just as good. The park includes a roller coaster, tilt-a-whirl,
Ferris wheel, bumper cars, and other rides.
Brennan House
2507 Prytania St
Built in 1852, this house is a wonderful example of the Greek Revival style.
Magnificent columns support the outside structure, and the inside features a
magnificent gold ballroom.
Brennan’s for Breakfast.
417 Royal Street.
504 525-9711
A New Orleans dining institution
since 1946 Brennan’s has created some of the world's most famous and imaginative
dishes which continue to give great pleasure to millions of discerning customers
and visitors to New Orleans. The graceful restaurant set around a lush tropical
garden courtyard is the perfect place to recover from the excesses of nearby
Bourbon Street. Whilst famous for its sumptuous breakfasts, eggs Hussarde is
their signature dish, Brennan’s is also open for lunch and dinner every day.
Brown House
4717 St. Charles Ave
The Brown House was finished in 1902 after five years of construction. It is
the largest mansion on St. Charles Avenue, and it is a model of Romanesque Revival
architecture.
City Park
Bordered by City Park Ave, Robert E Lee Blvd, Marconi Dr, and Bayou St. John
City Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country. Within its 1,500
acres, the Casino, Botanical Garden, Storyland, Carousel Gardens, New Orleans
Museum of Art, tennis courts, and a golf course attract and entertain visitors.
Confederate Museum
929 Camp St
504-523-4522
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-4
This imposing building, covered in ivy, houses an extensive collection of artefacts
and records from the Civil War. This museum is the oldest in Louisiana.
Contemporary Arts Centre
900 Camp St
504-523-1216
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
Admission: Varies with event
The centre has won prizes for its own good looks, and the art inside is even
better. The centre also hosts concerts, films, theatrical and dance performances,
and art-related workshops and seminars.
Custom House
423 Canal St
Built in 1849, this staunch structure occupies the whole block and is a major
city landmark. The building has identical entrances on all four sides, and visitors
are welcome to look around.
Elms Mansion
3029 St. Charles Ave
504-895-5493
Hours: Weekdays 9:30-5
Built in 1869, this magnificent home features marble fireplaces and stained-glass
windows. The house has been carefully restored and furnished with period pieces.
Energy IMAX Theatre
Foot of Canal St
504-581-4629
Hours: Shows daily
With a screen 5-1/2 stories tall, this is one of the most thrilling cinema experiences
around. The theatre shows breathtaking nature films related to the sea, Earth,
and outer space that are meant for the whole family to enjoy.
French Market
Ursulines St
The French Market contains shops, offices, and eating places, and it is an important
part of the life of New Orleans. Street performers enliven the marketplace,
and visitors can choose from the best of New Orleans delicacies.
Hermann-Grima House
820 St. Louis St
504-525-5661
Hours: Tours Mon.-Sat. 10-3:30
This house is one of the French Quarter's largest and best examples of American
architecture. Cooking demonstrations, held in the city's only open Creole kitchen,
delight visitors all day long.
Jackson Square
Hours: Daily 8-6
Occupying the heart of the French Quarter, and the hub of the tourist area the
square was built in 1718. A statue of Andrew Jackson commemorates his victory
at the Battle of New Orleans. Artists hang their paintings on the park fence
and set up outdoor studios, as do musicians, dancers, and magicians. The sidewalk
cafes dotted around the square are a great place to just relax and watch the
world go by.
Louisiana Children's Museum
428 Julia St
504-523-1357
Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30-4:30, Sun noon-4:30; in summer open daily
One of the best children's museums in the country, the Louisiana Children's
Museum has lots of hands-on activities. It also features a playscape for very
young children, and lots to do for the whole family.
Musee Conti Wax Museum
917 Conti St
504-525-2605
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5:30
This wax museum features famous residents and natives of Louisiana. More than
100 wax figures are featured.
New Orleans Botanical Garden
City Park
504-483-9386
Hours: Tues-Sun 10-4:30
While the garden may be relatively small (10 acres), it is a lovely spot to
visit and has lots to offer. The gardens include a tropical conservatory, a
water-lily pond, a formal rose garden, azalea and camellia gardens, and horticultural
gardens. Fountains and sculpture are found throughout, and everything can be
seen during a guided tour.
New Orleans Museum of Art
City Park
504-488-2631
Hours: Tues-Sun 10-5
One of the best museums in the country, the NOMA has a large permanent collection
that specializes in pre-Columbian, African, and local art. World-class travelling
exhibits also come frequently to the museum.
Robinson House
1415 3rd St
The house was built in the 1850s, and it is one of the largest and most elegant
in New Orleans. The architecture is styled after an Italian villa, and it may
have been the first house in New Orleans with indoor plumbing.
Storyland
City Park
504-483-9381
Hours: Hrs vary by season
This theme park is designed almost exclusively for children. It features 26
storybook exhibits built around fairy-tale characters. Child Magazine has rated
Storyland one of the ten best playgrounds in the country.
The Casino
City Park
504-483-9371
Hours: Daily 8-4
Built to be a casino, this Spanish-style building is now an enlarged concession
stand selling New Orleans delicacies, including the world-famous po'boys. A
bandstand has frequent performances, kids enjoy the playground, and paddleboats
are available for rent in the lagoon.
Woldenberg Riverfront Park
Hours: Weekdays 6 am-10 pm, weekends 6 am-midnight
Offering an incredible view of the Mississippi, the park has a wooden promenade
and many stores and restaurants. It is easily one of the best river front developments
in the nation.
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