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Things to do in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana offers a vibrant mix of music, history, and culture through its many attractions. Visitors can explore the French Quarter’s iconic streets, enjoy jazz performances, and tour landmarks like Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral. Highlights also include the National WWII Museum, City Park, and the lively scenes along Frenchmen Street and the Garden District.
Audubon Aquarium
1 Canal St - New Orleans, LA 70130The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans is a leading marine attraction that presents a detailed look at aquatic life across the Western Hemisphere. Positioned along the Mississippi River near the French Quarter, the aquarium reopened in 2... Read more
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Audubon Insectarium
1 Canal St - New Orleans, LA 70130The Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans is an interactive museum dedicated to the diverse and often overlooked world of insects. After a major renovation in 2023, it was relocated to share space with the Audubon Aquarium, creating a seamless experienc... Read more
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Audubon Park
6500 Magazine St - New Orleans, LA 70118Audubon Park in New Orleans is a large, historic green space located in the Uptown neighborhood, spanning about 350 acres. Originally part of plantations owned by Étienne de Boré and Pierre Foucher, the land played a role in the region’s early sugar ... Read more
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Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine St - New Orleans, LA 70118Audubon Zoo is a major wildlife attraction located in Uptown New Orleans within Audubon Park. Covering 58 acres, the zoo has been serving the public since 1914 and is managed by the Audubon Nature Institute. It is home to more than 2,000 animals repr... Read more
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Destrehan Plantation
13034 River Rd - Destrehan, LA 70047Destrehan Plantation, located just west of New Orleans, is the oldest documented plantation home in the Lower Mississippi Valley, with construction dating back to between 1787 and 1790. Built by Charles Paquet, a free man of color, for Robert Antoine... Read more
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Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Créole Heritage Site
2247 LA-18 - Vacherie, LA 70090Laura Plantation, located along the Mississippi River in Vacherie, Louisiana, is a historically rich site focused on Creole culture and the realities of plantation life. Founded in 1805, it was originally known as l’Habitation Duparc and later named ... Read more
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Oak Alley Plantation
3645 LA-18 - Vacherie, LA 70090Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana, is one of the most iconic historic estates in the South, known for its breathtaking avenue of 300-year-old live oak trees that lead to a grand Greek Revival mansion. Built in 1839, the plantation was origi... Read more
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Steamboat NATCHEZ Jazz Sightseeing Cruise
400 Toulouse St - New Orleans, LA 70130The Steamboat Natchez offers a classic New Orleans experience with jazz-themed cruises along the Mississippi River. These cruises combine live music, scenic views, and historical narration, giving guests a rich taste of the city’s cultural heritage. ... Read more
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