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Nearby Attractions
Canal Street
At a grand 171 feet wide, traversed by streetcars, taxis, automobiles, cyclists and pedestrians, Canal Street is more than just a major downtown thoroughfare. Throughout its 210-year history, it also has served as an entertainment district, shopping destination, restaurants, parade route, and above all, a gathering place for New Orleanians. Stand on this broad, bustling street and you can see New Orleans’ history all around you—from the historic French Quarter to the modern Central Business District.
National WWII Museum Discover the most impactful event of the 20th century and the legacy of the WWII generation in thought-provoking exhibits—including our permanent exhibit, The Arsenal of Democracy: The Herman and George R. Brown Salute to the Home Front—and explore the American experience in the war that changed the world. From D-Day galleries and the 4D cinematic experience Beyond All Boundaries to the soaring US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center and the groundbreaking Campaigns of Courage, this world-renowned history museum is designed to inspire visitors of all ages in the lessons of World War II and the stories of heroism, tragedy, and liberation.https://www.nationalww2museum.org/
Audubon Park
Seated in historic uptown New Orleans Audubon Park is a favorite spot for recreation, picnics or enjoying a beautiful day. For more than a century, people have enjoyed this urban oasis with allées of ancient live oaks, a tranquil 1.8-mile jogging path, a lagoon, picnic shelters, and playgrounds. Audubon Park is open to the public and also features tennis courts, riding stables, soccer fields, the Whitney Young Pool, Audubon Clubhouse Café and Audubon Golf Club. https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/audubon-park
Aquarium of the Americas Located on the Mississippi River adjacent to the French Quarter, the Aquarium transports visitors to an underwater world from the Caribbean, to the Amazon Rainforest, to the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. With more than 3,600 animals from more than 250 species, including endangered species, such as African penguins, and rare animals, such as white alligators, the Aquarium offers you an experience you'll never forget. https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/aquarium
Audubon Zoo
Audubon Zoo cares for animals from around the globe, engaging educational programs, and hands-on animal encounters. Unique natural habitats such as the award-winning Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle showcase the relationship between people and nature. Audubon Zoo is consistently voted as one of the top ten zoos in the country in the USA. https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/zoo
Louisiana Children's Museum New Orleans' most playful place for children filled with hands-on exhibits. Explore, experience, and learn with the Louisiana Children's Museum! 30,000 sq. ft. of interactive space that includes a climbing wall, art studio and a culinary exhibit gallery. They also have five interactive educational exhibits for children and families focused on literacy, health and wellness, environmental education and arts and culture.
https://neworleanscitypark.org/visit-city-park/louisiana-childrens-museum/
The French Market
Open seven days a week includes our Flea Market featuring over 200 vendors and our Farmers Market with eateries, fresh produce, baked goods, garden décor, and café style seating Since 1791, the historic French Market has remained an enduring symbol of pride and progress for the people of New Orleans. In over 200 years of existence, the Market has been built, destroyed, and rebuilt many times over, but what remains unchanged is the Market’s central spirit of commerce, community, and culture that is irresistible to all visitors. https://www.frenchmarket.org/
Jackson Square
One of the tourist favorite places to visit is this historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase. https://www.neworleans.com/listing/jackson-square/32150/
The French Quarter
This is the city’s historic heart, famous for its vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings with cast-iron balconies. Crowd-pleasing Bourbon Street features jazz clubs, Cajun eateries and raucous bars serving potent cocktails. Quieter streets lead to the French Market, with gourmet food and local crafts, and to Jackson Square where street performers entertain in front of soaring St. Louis Cathedral. https://www.neworleans.com/plan/neighborhoods/french-quarter/
New Orleans Museum of Art
One of the oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans. It is situated within City Park, a short distance from the intersection of Carrollton Avenue and Esplanade Avenue, and near the terminus of the "Canal Street - City Park" streetcar line. https://noma.org/
Riverwalk
A premier first-to-market outlet shopping center in the heart of downtown New Orleans and features more than 75 retailers and restaurants on the bank of the majestic Mississippi River. https://www.riverwalkneworleans.com/
Botanical Gardens
Open year round, here are ten acres of gardens and art that await you. The mission of the New Orleans Botanical Garden is to cultivate, promote, and inspire the knowledge, love and appreciation of plants through educational programs and exhibits and to evaluate, introduce, and distribute new plant materials suitable for cultivation in the Gulf South region. https://neworleanscitypark.org/visit-city-park/botanical-garden/