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Way down yonder in New Orleans (French: La Nouvelle-Orléans), you'll find the roots of jazz and a blossoming culture that is unlike anything else on Earth. Here, the laid-back atmosphere of the riverfront South has mixed with French sophistication, Spanish style, and African-American energy to create something greater than the sum of its parts. "NOLA" is the largest city in Louisiana and one of the top tourist destinations in the United States. "Laissez les bons temps rouler" is what they say here in the Big Easy, and you too can "let the good times roll" with a cool stroll down Bourbon Street, a hot Dixieland band, and even hotter Creole cuisine. Mardi Gras may be the city's calling card, b

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2,775 places

  1. SeeArt museumMid-City and Esplanade Ridge

    New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA)

    Worth a visit for art lovers; the art of this fine museum was fortunately high enough to escape the flood. Highlights from the permanent collection include a fine collection of jewelry, and paintings from France and Latin America. Open until 8:30PM Thursday nights. Louisiana residents get in free after 5PM with ID.

    Tu,Th-Su 10:00-17:00; We 12:00-19:00; Mo off · Wi-Fi · Wheelchair accessible

  2. SeeMuseumFrench Quarter

    Cabildo

    Colonial city hall, now a museum; Louisiana Purchase agreements transferring the city from France to the USA were signed here.

    Tue-Sun 9AM-4PM (last ticket sales 3:30pm) · $10 adults, $8 students/seniors/military, free for children 6 and under

  3. SeeHistoric siteFrench Quarter

    Jackson Square

    The old town square, often live music is going on here, as well as street corner painters and tarot readers. Around the square are:.

    Wheelchair accessible

  4. SeeScience museumCentral Business District

    Audubon Insectarium

    An attraction opened in 2008 in the historic old Custom House Building on Canal Street. As it's in a Federal building, you'll pass through a metal detector.

    Tue-Sun 10AM - 430PM · Wheelchair accessible

  5. DrinkFrench Quarter

    Napoleon House

    The place to go if you like the thought of good drinks in a more than 200-year-old building whose owners are proud that the interior hasn't been repainted since World War I, with classical music playing over the sound system. Napoleon never made it here, as he died before the local plan to rescue him from exile and start his empire afresh in Louisiana could be carried out. Napoleon House also serves good sandwiches and a limited food menu, with service at a speed somewhere between leisurely and glacial-- don't stop here if you're in a hurry to be somewhere else.

    Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

  6. SeeMuseumFrench Quarter

    Presbytere

    Colonial church offices, now another museum, including exhibits on New Orleans Mardi Gras and the city's recovery from Hurricane Katrina.

    Tue-Sun 9AM-4PM · $7 adults, $6 students/seniors/military, free for children 6 and under

  7. DoTheatreFrench Quarter

    Preservation Hall

    Established in 1961 to preserve Traditional New Orleans jazz. Talk about atmosphere! Listen to real jazz and nothing else (no booze, no bathrooms). You'll have to stand in line, and most people will stand through the set (accommodations will be made for those who can't stand that long; call +1 504-522-2841, or email [email protected] in advance). Sets each night from 5PM, Sa and Su from 2:30PM. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the set starts.

    Mo-Su 17:00-22:00 · 45-minute set: front row $50, seated $40, standing room $25 for advance online purchase seats (cash purchase at the door is no longer available)

  8. DrinkBarFrench Quarter

    Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop

    Piano bar towards the end of the touristy part of Bourbon Street, lit entirely by candlelight. Supposedly once the in-town headquarters of pirate & smuggler Jean Lafitte, many colorful stories are told about this location. They pour great Hurricanes.

    Mo-Su 10:00-02:00 · Limited wheelchair access

  9. EatLocal restaurantFrench Quarter

    Antoine's

    Antoine's lays claim to being the oldest same family owned restaurant in the country. Opening in 1840, this French Creole restaurant is where Oysters Rockefeller was invented in the 1890s -- and the only restaurant where the original authentic Oysters Rockefeller can be eaten, as the recipe is a closely guarded secret. Your waiter is your guide here; treat them well and ask their recommendations. Before dining, ask your server for a tour of the historic restaurant. There are more than 15 dining rooms, all of which reek of tradition and are steeped in history. Make sure to take a peek down the vast and cavernous wine cellar, which can take the breath away from a true wine lover. Antoine's has opened a beautiful new bar. Step off of St. Louis and step into history.

    Mon-Sat 11:30AM-2PM and 5:30-9PM, Sun 11AM-2PM

  10. SeeMuseumCentral Business District

    Ogden Museum of Southern Art

    The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is a museum dedicated to art by artists from the southern United States in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was established in 1999.

    Mo-Su 10:00-17:00

  11. EatRestaurantFrench Quarter

    Galatoire's

    Classic Creole on Bourbon Street. Despite being in the tourist strip of Bourbon Street, locals do eat here. For the true experience, wait in line for the downstairs dining room (reservations can be made for the upstairs room, but locals don't eat there), and refuse the menu when you're seated. Let your waiter know your tastes and let him feed you.

    Tue-Sat 11:30AM-10PM, Sun noon-10PM · Wheelchair accessible

  12. SeeHistory museumCentral Business District

    National World War II Museum

    Formerly the "D-Day Museum". Exhibits on the United States in World War II on the battlefronts and the home front. It has a restaurant, the "Victory Theater" presenting multi-media historical presentation, and the "Stage Door Canteen" featuring live music shows in the style of World War II-era USO shows.

    Mo-Su 09:00-17:00

  13. SeeArt museumCentral Business District

    Contemporary Arts Center

    The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans is an arts complex located in historic downtown New Orleans. Founded in 1976, the center plays host to events and performances from visual arts to concert performances and lectures. General gallery admission is free to Louisiana residents, with varying hours and ticket arrangements for concerts and other special events.

    Wheelchair accessible

  14. See7th, 8th, and Upper 9th Wards

    St Roch Market

    This building at St. Claude Avenue & St. Roch is an historic landmark. Before Katrina it was a bit on the ramshackle side, but still busy specializing in fresh seafood; the city's second oldest functioning market after the famous French Market in the French Quarter. For more than 6 years after "the Federal Flood", it remained boarded up and unrestored but is now open for business.

    Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; PH closed · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  15. SeeMuseumFrench Quarter

    1850 House

    The Louisiana State Museum's 1850 House is an antebellum row house furnished to represent life in mid-nineteenth-century New Orleans. It is located at 523 St. Ann Street on Jackson Square in the French Quarter.

    Tue-Sun 10AM-4:30PM · $3 adults, $2 students/seniors/military, free for children 12 and under · Limited wheelchair access

  16. EatCrepe restaurantFrench Quarter

    Mr. B's Bistro

    Storied, elegant restaurant whose signature dish is the (non-grilled) BBQ shrimp.

    Mon-Sat 11:30AM-9PM, Sun 10:30AM-9PM

  17. SeeCentral Business District

    Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

    A fine aquarium at the foot of Canal Street. Take advantage of the combination ticket, which enables access to the Aquarium, the adjoining Entergy IMAX Theatre, and the Audubon Zoo which is uptown (shuttle provided).

    Wheelchair accessible

  18. EatRegional restaurantFrench Quarter

    Brennan's

    One of the famous local traditions; fine Creole cuisine, known for their gourmet breakfasts. Ask to sit in the courtyard, on the balcony, or in one of the upstairs rooms. Be sure to try the Bananas Foster, which was invented here. Great for upscale New Orleans breakfast.

    Mon-Fri 9AM-1PM and 6-9PM, Sat Sun 9AM-2PM and 6-9PM

  19. SeeMuseumTremé

    Backstreet Cultural Museum

    Costumes of "Mardi Gras Indians" and other artifacts of Tremé culture. An easy walk a block and a half from the French Quarter; well worth the $8 admission fee not only for the displays but also for fascinating narration about local culture by the neighborhood curators.

    Tue-Sat 10AM-4PM · Standard $20; Locals, Seniors & Veterans $15; Children 12 & Under $10

  20. SeeScience museumFrench Quarter

    Pharmacy Museum

    See and learn about medical practices of the mid 19th century. Calling ahead to verify hours is recommended. Reservations required for guided tours.

    Guided Tours: Thu-Sat 10:00am - 11:00am. Self-Guided Tours: Tue & Wed 10:00am - 4:00pm; Thu-Sat 11:00am - 4:00pm · Guided Tours: Adult $15, Senior/Student/Military $10; Self-Guided: Adults $10, Senior/Student/Military $7. Children 6 and under: Free

  21. SeeAttractionCentral Business District

    Mardi Gras World

    The colorful floats for many of the parades of New Orleans Mardi Gras are made here. Experience a taste of Mardi Gras any time of year.

    $22 adult, $17 student & senior

  22. EatAmerican restaurantFrench Quarter

    Sylvain

    Opened in 2010; quality food and drink in a beautiful Spanish Colonial era building.

    Fr,Sa 10:30-24:00, Su 10:30-22:00, Mo-Th 16:00-23:00 · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options

  23. SeeHistory museumFrench Quarter

    Historic New Orleans Collection

    Museum with changing exhibits of local history. Also has a research center nearby on Chartres Street.

    Tue-Sat 9:30AM-4:30PM, Sun 10:30AM-4:30PM · Free · Free entry · Wheelchair accessible

  24. EatRegional restaurantFrench Quarter

    Tujague's

    Pronounced "two jacks"; despite the weird spelling, it's been here since 1856 so they must be doing something right. The locals swear by it.

    daily 5-10PM · Built 1856 · Wheelchair accessible

  25. EatRestaurantFrench Quarter

    French Market Restaurant and Bar

    Serves boiled crawfish and other down-home delicacies. Happy hour M-F 3-5PM with raw oysters $.50 each. Has downstairs restaurant and balcony seating upstairs.

    10:00-22:00 · Limited wheelchair access · Built 1803

  26. EatRestaurantUptown

    Commander's Palace

    One of the most highly regarded traditional upscale restaurants.

    Limited wheelchair access

  27. EatCentral City

    Cafe Reconcile

    Reconcile is one part tasty Creole restaurant and one part social work—the mission is to train 16-22 year-olds from the neighborhood for a career in the restaurant industry, by giving them experience and instruction for serving and line cooking. So you'll be eating well and feeling good about where your money is going. The interior is a really nice bright place to hang out too. For dessert, you must try their award-winning Bananas Foster Bread Pudding.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-2:30PM · $8-16 · Wheelchair accessible

  28. EatBywater

    Markey's Bar

    Great pub food in what can only be described as a standard, classic neighborhood bar (with a few microbrews on tap). Big juicy burgers, fresh salads, and the best wings in the neighborhood. Daily specials and crawfish on Fridays (in season).

    Mon-Thu 2-10PM, Fri Sat noon-10PM · $7-18 · Outdoor seating

  29. EatRestaurantCentral Business District

    Palace Cafe

    French Creole, noted for the seafood and duck dishes, and the luscious white chocolate bread pudding.

    11:30AM-10PM daily. Limited menu from 2:30-5:30PM · Limited wheelchair access

  30. EatRestaurantFrench Quarter

    Remoulade

    A casual spin-off of Arnaud's where you can try their famous Caesar salad dressing and the eponymous remoulade without wearing a jacket and tie. Same shrimp remoulade and gumbo as the main restaurant for a lower price.

    daily 11:30AM-midnight · Limited wheelchair access