New
Orleans is home to some great attractions, sites and
activities. Some of these attractions are well know and
touristy while others are a little less known but non the
less, worthwhile to visit. It is a little more difficult
to find information about New Orleans attractions as opposed
to other destinations so we have outlined some of the best
offered here in Now Orleans. Look below for the
attractions and activities and browse the rest of this site
for other useful information.
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Activities & Attractions
Audubon
Zoo - One of the best natural-habitat animal parks in the
country provides hours of amusement, with sea lions, a white
tiger, a flamingo pond, a tropical bird house, and the Louisiana
Swamp, featuring large alligators. Admission: $8.75. Daily
9:30-5, summer weekend til 6; last ticket sold 1 hr before
closing. 6500 Magazine St., (504) 861-2537.
Aquarium
of the Americas - With more than 15,000 specimens
of fish, birds and reptiles in their natural habitat, and over a
million gallons of water, The Aquarium of the Americas
(affiliated with the Audubon Zoological Gardens) is one of the
most impressive and innovative aquariums in the world. Canal
St. (At the Mississippi River (504) 861-2537
Beauregard-Keyes
House - This
stately 19th-century mansion on Chartres Street-restored in the
1940s by novelist Frances Parkinson Keyes-has a beautiful walled
garden, landscaped in a sun pattern, which is in bloom
year-round. $4. Mon.-Sat. 10-3; tours on the hr.
1113 Chartres St., (504) 523-7257.
Carousel
Gardens -
This amusement park has a New Orleans treasure as its
centerpiece - a carousel from 1906 that is on the National
Register of Historic Places. One of the few remaining authentic
carved wooden carousels in the country, it was lovingly restored
in the late 1980s: each horse was shipped to expert artisans in
Connecticut. Surrounding it are a roller coaster, tilt-a-whirl,
Ferris wheel, bumper cars, and other rides. A miniature train
takes adults and children throughout the area on its own track,
and there is a wading pool with bronze statuary. General
admission $3; unlimited ride ticket $8. Hrs vary by season;
closed in winter except for last 3 wks of Dec. and the 1st wk of
Jan., and when park is rented out for parties. City
Park, (504) 483-9356.
City
Park -
Encompassing 1,500 acres, this enchanting park has the New
Orleans Museum of Art specializing in pre-Columbian, African,
and local creations, the lovely Botanical Garden, and man-made
lagoons. Admission: $6 adults, $3 senior citizens and
children 3-17; free Thurs. 10-noon to Louisiana residents. Open
Tues.-Sun. 10-5. City
Park, (504) 488-2631.
French
Market - This bustling complex of renovated
centuries-old buildings, extending several blocks along Decatur
and North Peters streets, encompasses specialty shops,
restaurants, cafés, and a flea market. French Market
Information and Visitors Center, 1008 N. Peters St., (504)
522-2621. Open daily 9-6.
French
Quarter - The French Quarter, or Vieux Carré,
literally means "old square." Established in 1718 by
the French as a military outpost to protect their interests and
provide a port for commerce, the mile-square Vieux Carré spent
the first half-century of its existence as a decidedly French
settlement. Unlike the English colonies, which were often
populated by dissidents hoping to distance themselves from their
mother country, the original citizens of New Orleans proudly
embraced and celebrated their French heritage, often sending
their children to school on the continent.
Hermann-Grima
House - One
of the largest and best-preserved examples of American
architecture in the Quarter, this house has the only restored
private stable and the only working 1830s Creole kitchen in the
Quarter. Cooking demonstrations on the open hearth are held here
all day Thursday from October through May. You'll want to check
the gift shop, which has many local crafts and books. $6; $10
combination ticket with the Gallier House. Tours Mon.-Sat.
10-3:30. 820 St. Louis St., (504) 525-5661.
Jackson
Square -
The heart of the French Quarter, Jackson Square was founded in
1718. Until the 1850s, the square was called the Place d'Armes
and was a military marching ground. It was also the site of
public executions carried out in various styles, including
burning at the stake, beheading, breaking on the wheel, and
hanging. Today the square is a beautifully landscaped park.
Daily 8-6, excluding special events.
Jazzland
Theme Park - 6600 Plaza Drive, Suite 206 New
Orleans, LA 70127, General Information 1-504-242-0220. Jazzland
will be a 140-acre amusement park in New Orleans showcasing the
unique culture of Louisiana. The high quality attraction will
offer 31 outstanding amusement rides, spectacular shows,
scrumptious food and a variety of live music - everything that
makes New Orleans a world-class destination. All of this will be
presented in the clean, safe environment of a first-class family
theme park. The Jazzland experience is for every member of the
family, appealing to both locals and tourists.
Napoleon
House - A longtime favorite haunt for local
writers and artists, this bar and café in an 1814 house with
murmuring ceiling fans and a lovely patio is perfect for late
afternoon people watching. 500 Chartres St.
New
Orleans is home to some great attractions, sites and
activities. Some of these attractions are well know and
touristy while others are a little less known but non the
less, worthwhile to visit. It is a little more difficult
to find information about New Orleans attractions as opposed
to other destinations so we have outlined some of the best
offered here in Now Orleans. Look below for the
attractions and activities and browse the rest of this site
for other useful information.
