Top Attractions in New Orleans, LA

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The National WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum · 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA

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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Laura C. Hudson Visitor Center

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Laura C. Hudson Visitor Center · 419 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA

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Contemporary Arts Center

Contemporary Arts Center · 900 Camp St., New Orleans, LA

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival · Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119, New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Presented By Shell | April 23-May 3, 2026 - Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Kings of Leon & Many More!

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Essence Festival of Culture

Essence Festival of Culture · Caesars Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

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Hall Barnett Gallery

Hall Barnett Gallery · 237 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA

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Audubon Aquarium

Audubon Aquarium · 1 Canal St., New Orleans, LA

Aquarium in New Orleans, LA

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Amistad Research Center

Amistad Research Center · 6823 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA

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National WWII Museum

National WWII Museum · 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, New Orleans, LA

World-class museum of the American WWII experience with immersive exhibits.

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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro · 626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116, New Orleans, LA

Premier modern jazz club on Frenchmen Street with intimate concert seating.

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French Quarter Festival

French Quarter Festival · French Quarter, New Orleans, LA 70116, New Orleans, LA

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Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

Voodoo Music + Arts Experience · City Park, 1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124, New Orleans, LA

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Bloody Mary's Tours, Haunted Museum and Voodoo Shop

Bloody Mary's Tours, Haunted Museum and Voodoo Shop · 826 & 828 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA

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Artist Journey Allen Gallery & Painting Studio

Artist Journey Allen Gallery & Painting Studio · 1474 North Broad St. , New Orleans , LA

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New Orleans KOA Holiday

New Orleans KOA Holiday · 11129 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, LA

KOA Holiday campground near River Ridge — family-focused with upgraded amenities, activities, and deluxe cabins.

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National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos

National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos · 919 Josephine St, New Orleans, LA

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Joy Orleans Music

Joy Orleans Music · 1017 Decatur St #2d, New Orleans, LA

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Fire Department Museum

Fire Department Museum · 1135 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA

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Hot 8 Brass Band

Hot 8 Brass Band · New Orleans, LA

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Southern Food & Beverage Museum

Southern Food & Beverage Museum · 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA

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Catahoula Tattoo & Gallery

Catahoula Tattoo & Gallery · 929 N. Broad St. , New Orleans, LA

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Donald Harrison, Sr. Museum

Donald Harrison, Sr. Museum · 1930 Independence St., New Orleans, LA

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Algiers Folk Art Zone and Blues Museum

Algiers Folk Art Zone and Blues Museum · 207 Leboeuf St., New Orleans, LA

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Escape My Room

Escape My Room · 1152 Camp St., New Orleans, LA

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American Italian Cultural Center

American Italian Cultural Center · 537 S. Peters St., New Orleans, LA

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Saints Hall of Fame Museum

Saints Hall of Fame Museum · 1500 Poydras St. , New Orleans, LA

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New Orleans African American Museum

New Orleans African American Museum · 1418 Governor Nicholls St., New Orleans, LA

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Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum

Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum · 1235 Deslonde St. , New Orleans, LA

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Preservation Hall

Preservation Hall · 726 St. Peter St, New Orleans, LA 70116, New Orleans, LA

Iconic intimate venue for traditional New Orleans jazz since 1961.

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Museum of Illusions New Orleans

Museum of Illusions New Orleans · 600 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA

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Musee Rochon

Musee Rochon · 1515 Pauger St., New Orleans, LA

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Louisiana Children's Museum

Louisiana Children's Museum · 15 Henry Thomas Dr., New Orleans, LA

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Louisiana Civil Rights Museum

Louisiana Civil Rights Museum · 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA

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George and Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art

George and Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art · 2003 Carondelet St., New Orleans, LA

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Audubon Insectarium

Audubon Insectarium · 1 Canal St., New Orleans, LA

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Madame John's Legacy

Madame John's Legacy · 632 Dumaine St., New Orleans, LA

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Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture

Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture · 318 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA

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New Canal Lighthouse

New Canal Lighthouse · 8001 Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans, LA

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Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras · French Quarter, New Orleans, LA 70116, New Orleans, LA

Everything you need to know about Mardi Gras, including updated parade routes, traditions, the best places to get Mardi Gras beads, masks, king cakes and more!

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Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience · 818 Howard Ave., New Orleans, LA

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Diboll Gallery

Diboll Gallery · 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA

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Old U.S. Mint

Old U.S. Mint · 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA

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Ellis Marsalis Center for Music

Ellis Marsalis Center for Music · 1901 Bartholomew St., New Orleans, LA

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New Orleans Museum of Art

New Orleans Museum of Art · 1 Collins Diboll Cir., New Orleans, LA

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Ripley's Believe it or Not

Ripley's Believe it or Not · 620 Decatur St. , New Orleans, LA

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Confederate Memorial Hall Museum

Confederate Memorial Hall Museum · 929 Camp St., New Orleans, LA

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Bourbon Pub and Parade

Bourbon Pub and Parade · 801 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA

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Museum of Death

Museum of Death · 227 Dauphine St. , New Orleans , LA

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Newcomb Art Museum

Newcomb Art Museum · 50 Newcomb Place, Woldenberg Art Center, New Orleans, LA

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Louisiana Museum of African American History

Louisiana Museum of African American History · 1210 Governor Nicholls St., New Orleans, LA

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Top Attractions in New Orleans, LA

The National WWII Museum

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Laura C. Hudson Visitor Center

Contemporary Arts Center

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Essence Festival of Culture

Hall Barnett Gallery

Audubon Aquarium

Amistad Research Center

National WWII Museum

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

French Quarter Festival

Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

Bloody Mary's Tours, Haunted Museum and Voodoo Shop

Artist Journey Allen Gallery & Painting Studio

New Orleans KOA Holiday

National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos

Joy Orleans Music

Fire Department Museum

Hot 8 Brass Band

Southern Food & Beverage Museum

Catahoula Tattoo & Gallery

Donald Harrison, Sr. Museum

Algiers Folk Art Zone and Blues Museum

Escape My Room

American Italian Cultural Center

Saints Hall of Fame Museum

New Orleans African American Museum

Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum

Preservation Hall

Museum of Illusions New Orleans

Musee Rochon

Louisiana Children's Museum

Louisiana Civil Rights Museum

George and Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art

Audubon Insectarium

Madame John's Legacy

Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture

New Canal Lighthouse

Mardi Gras

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

Diboll Gallery

Old U.S. Mint

Ellis Marsalis Center for Music

New Orleans Museum of Art

Ripley's Believe it or Not

Confederate Memorial Hall Museum

Bourbon Pub and Parade

Museum of Death

Newcomb Art Museum

Louisiana Museum of African American History

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