New Orleans guide
Things to do in New Orleans
Things to do in New Orleans: start with Audubon Park, Besthoff Sculpture Garden, and French Market. Use the 146 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
146 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · History
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
The oldest and most historic cemetery in New Orleans, famous for its iconic above-ground vaults and the resting place of Voodoo Q…
Source-backed place · History
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Established in 1853, this historic Catholic cemetery on Esplanade Avenue showcases New Orleans' unique above-ground burial custom…
Source-backed place · Museums
The Cabildo
A cornerstone of Louisiana's early history, The Cabildo is a former Spanish colonial government building that now serves as a mus…
Source-backed place · History
The Garden District
A National Historic Landmark renowned for its opulent 19th-century mansions, oak-lined streets, and lush greenery, representing t…
Source-backed place · Museums
The Historic New Orleans Collection
A free nonprofit museum and research center in the French Quarter dedicated to the people, traditions, and distinctive culture of…
Source-backed place · History
The Lower Garden District Historic District
A stunning architectural tapestry in New Orleans, the Lower Garden District features 19th-century Greek Revival and Italianate ho…
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Tremé Historic District
Explore Tremé, widely recognized as the oldest African American neighborhood in America. This historic district is the heartbeat…
Source-backed place · History
Tulane University
A premier private research institution in New Orleans, Tulane University blends historic architecture with modern facilities, tra…
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 · Parks and outdoors
Washington Square Park
A historic 2.54-acre sanctuary in the Faubourg Marigny, featuring majestic live oaks, a decorative iron fence, and a community at…
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 · 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 · 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…
Source-backed place · Museums
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
The first institution in New Orleans founded by and for people of African descent, this center serves as a vital hub for African…
Source-backed place · Viewpoints
Bayou St. John
A serene Mid-City waterway blending natural beauty with deep history, Bayou St. John is a cultural artery featuring historic arch…
Source-backed place · Museums
Beauregard-Keyes House
A National Historic Landmark in the French Quarter, this 1826 raised cottage blends Creole and American architecture and showcase…
Source-backed place · History
Carroll-Crawford House
An elegant, pink Italianate mansion in the Garden District, featuring a two-story cast-iron gallery and a rich history of wealthy…
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Coliseum Square Park
A historic public park in the Lower Garden District, featuring expansive green space, mature live oak trees, and a legacy of urba…
Source-backed place · History
Colonel Short's Villa
An Italian-Renaissance masterpiece in the Garden District, famous for its unique cast-iron cornstalk fence and a tumultuous histo…
Source-backed place · Museums
Confederate Memorial Hall Museum
Established in 1891, this historic site houses the second-largest collection of Confederate Civil War artifacts in the world, fea…
Source-backed place · Museums
Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans
A multidisciplinary arts complex in downtown New Orleans that challenges convention through bold experiments in visual arts and c…
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Cornstalk Hotel
A boutique Victorian inn on Royal Street, famous for its distinctive cornstalk cast-iron fence and ties to Elvis Presley.
Source-backed place · Markets
Crescent City Farmers Market at Mid-City
A vibrant community hub at 3700 Orleans Avenue, this year-round market hosts over 70 local producers, offering fresh Louisiana pr…