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 · Parks and outdoors
Crescent Park
A stunning 1.4-mile linear oasis along the Mississippi River, Crescent Park blends indigenous landscaping with industrial remnant…
Source-backed place · History
Esplanade Ridge Historic District
A prestigious historic district showcasing a massive concentration of 19th and early 20th-century residential architecture, once…
Source-backed place · History
Gallier Hall
A majestic Greek Revival masterpiece on St. Charles Avenue, Gallier Hall served as New Orleans' City Hall for over a century befo…
Source-backed place · Museums
Gallier House
A Victorian French Quarter townhouse completed in 1860, Gallier House showcases the architectural innovation of James Gallier Jr.…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Harrah's New Orleans Theatre
A premier entertainment venue located within the Caesars New Orleans complex, offering year-round live shows and performances at…
Source-backed place · History
Hermann-Grima House
A preserved 1831 Federal-style residence in the French Quarter, featuring an original operating open-hearth kitchen and the neigh…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Hibernia Bank Building
A 23-story Renaissance style landmark completed in 1921, once the tallest building in Louisiana, featuring a former navigational…
Source-backed place · History
Julia Street Row
Known as the 'Thirteen Sisters,' this rare survivor of 1830s urban planning features stunning red brick row houses with Federal-s…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Julia Street gallery corridor
A premier cultural destination in New Orleans, this corridor features a high concentration of art galleries housed within histori…
Source-backed place · History
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
A historic Garden District landmark, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is a non-denominational burial ground known for its iconic abovegro…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Lafitte Greenway
A 2.6-mile linear park and multi-use trail connecting the French Quarter to Mid-City, transforming a historic transit corridor in…
Source-backed place · Museums
Le Musée de f.p.c.
A one-of-a-kind historic house museum on Esplanade Avenue dedicated to preserving the material culture and rich legacy of New Orl…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré
Established in 1916, Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré is New Orleans' oldest professional theatre, offering high-quality productio…
Source-backed place · Museums
Longue Vue House and Gardens
A National Historic Landmark in the Lakewood neighborhood, this estate features a historic house museum and eight acres of master…
Source-backed place · Public art
Louis Armstrong Sculpture
A striking bronze tribute to the legendary jazz pioneer Louis Armstrong, located within the historic 31-acre Louis Armstrong Park…
Source-backed place · Public art
Louis Toussaint Portrait Mural
A striking public portrait of legendary musician Allen Toussaint, located in the heart of Treme and sponsored by the NOLA Mural P…
Source-backed place · Museums
Louisiana Children's Museum
A dynamic, 8.5-acre interactive museum in City Park designed to connect children with the world through play, exploration, and co…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
A premier 2,100-seat cultural center and Broadway destination located in the heart of Louis Armstrong Park, named in honor of leg…
Source-backed place · History
Marie Couvent School
The site of the first community school for Black children in the American South, established through the visionary philanthropy o…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Marigny Opera House
A stunning Baroque-style former German Catholic church reimagined as a non-denominational 'church of the arts' and home to the re…
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Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
McDonogh Park
Located at 1500 Teche Street, this community space serves as a hub for local recreation and reflects the city's evolving history…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
A stunning stone mansion on Saint Charles Avenue, this former private residence of aviators and movie stars now serves as a publi…
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Southern Jewish Experience
A private, non-profit museum in New Orleans' museum district exploring over 300 years of Jewish life and cultural exchange in the…
Source-backed place · Public art
Music Box Village
An interactive sonic sculpture garden in the Upper 9th Ward, featuring over 16 musical houses designed as playable instruments.
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