New Orleans area guide
What to do around Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin guide for travelers deciding what to do next near Congress Avenue, the Capitol, hotels, live music, and walkable first stops.
What should I do near Downtown Austin?
Start with the places below, then open the nearby map to adjust by your exact location, time, weather, and walking pace.
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Source-backed place · Museums
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
A world-unique riverfront attraction combining a massive aquarium and an insectarium, showcasing thousands of animals from the Ca…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Caesars Superdome
An iconic domed multi-purpose stadium in downtown New Orleans, the Caesars Superdome serves as the home of the NFL's New Orleans…
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Source-backed place · History
Canal Street
The retail heart of New Orleans, this 171-foot-wide boulevard serves as a historic boundary between the French Quarter and the Am…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Lafayette Square
Founded in 1788, Lafayette Square is a 2.5-acre urban oasis in downtown New Orleans, serving as the city's second-oldest park and…
Source-backed place · Shopping
Magazine Street
A six-mile stretch of independent shopping, dining, and history, stretching from Canal Street to Audubon Park through the heart o…
Source-backed place · Museums
Mardi Gras World
Step inside a massive 300,000-square-foot working warehouse to witness the artistry and craftsmanship behind New Orleans' most ic…
Watch workers build massive Mardi Gras floats and peek at spectacular creations from past parades.
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Mississippi Riverfront
Experience the heart of New Orleans along the banks of the Mississippi River, featuring historic steamboats, the scenic Moon Walk…
Source-backed place · Museums
National WWII Museum
America's official National WWII Museum is a massive six-acre campus in New Orleans, dedicated to the American contribution to th…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
New Orleans City Hall
The administrative heart of New Orleans, this landmark serves as the seat of municipal government and houses the legislative New…
Source-backed place · Museums
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is the nation's largest and most comprehensive repository of art from the American South, locate…
World’s largest collection of Southern art—paintings, prints, sculpture from 15 states in the Warehouse Arts District.
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Saenger Theatre
A historic atmospheric theatre on Canal Street, the Saenger Theatre is a restored movie palace that hosts Broadway hits, world-re…
Source-backed place · History
St. Charles Avenue Historic District
A prestigious historic district featuring grand Victorian and Greek Revival mansions, served by an iconic National Historic Landm…
Source-backed place · Museums
The National WWII Museum
America's official National WWII Museum is a world-class campus in downtown New Orleans, featuring immersive exhibits, 4D cinemat…
Dive into the nation's top-rated WWII museum with immersive exhibits, aircraft, and the home front story.
Source-backed place · History
Warehouse District Historic District
A former industrial hub transformed into New Orleans' premier arts district, blending historic warehouses with world-class museum…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Algiers-Canal Street Ferry Landing
A historic transit link crossing the Mississippi River, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the French Quarter and Downtown…
Source-backed place · History
Algiers Point Historic District
Discover New Orleans' second oldest neighborhood, a serene West Bank escape featuring Victorian cottages, a Jazz Walk of Fame, an…
Source-backed place · Museums
American Italian Cultural Center
Located in the Central Business District, this cultural hub preserves the legacy of Italian immigrants in Louisiana through a ren…
Source-backed place · Museums
Arthur Roger Gallery
A cornerstone of the Julia Street Arts District, this museum-quality gallery showcases contemporary paintings, sculpture, and pho…
Free Gyde walk · Frenchmen Street Music & Marigny Art
Frenchmen Street Music & Marigny Art
A walk of just over a mile through the Faubourg Marigny, linking a leafy neighborhood square, street art, jazz history, a reborn music hall…
Free Gyde walk · French Quarter Landmarks & History
French Quarter Landmarks & History
A roughly 1.8-kilometer loop through the historic heart of the French Quarter, with eight stops covering colonial-era landmarks, museums, a…
Free Gyde walk · Garden District Mansions & St. Charles
Garden District Mansions & St. Charles
A roughly three-kilometer walk through the grand avenues and civic heart of New Orleans, with seven stops spanning Saint Charles Avenue's h…
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