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 · Public art
Nari Ward’s Battleground Beacon
A towering public sculpture by Nari Ward that transforms portable police floodlights into giant megaphone speakers, broadcasting…
Source-backed place · Museums
New Orleans African American Museum
Located in the historic Tremé neighborhood, this museum preserves the art, culture, and contributions of African Americans in New…
Source-backed place · History
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
A National Historic Landmark at 231 Carondelet Street, this eight-story stone structure is the final surviving cotton exchange bu…
Source-backed place · Museums
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Step back into the 19th century at this French Quarter gem, housed in an 1820s Creole townhouse and featuring the largest collect…
Source-backed place · Museums
Newcomb Art Museum
Housed in the Woldenberg Art Center, this free museum showcases the world's largest collection of Newcomb Arts and Crafts and exp…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Orpheum Theater
A stunning Beaux Arts landmark in the Central Business District, the Orpheum Theater has hosted New Orleans' finest arts, comedy,…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Piazza d’Italia
A vibrant, Postmodern architectural landmark in the Warehouse District, dedicated to the Italian American community of New Orlean…
Source-backed place · Museums
Pitot House
A rare colonial West Indies-style retreat on Bayou St. John, this 1799 home served as the residence of New Orleans' first mayor a…
Source-backed place · History
Pontchartrain Hotel
A 14-story architectural gem in the Garden District, this historic hotel has hosted presidents and celebrities, offering breathta…
Source-backed place · Museums
Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans
A nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding New Orleans' unique architecture, neighborhoods, and cultural identity through…
Source-backed place · Museums
Sazerac House
A state-of-the-art museum and micro-distillery dedicated to the legacy of the Sazerac Company and the official cocktail of New Or…
Source-backed place · Markets
St. Roch Market
A historic community hub since 1875, this vibrant food hall features independent local vendors serving everything from raw Gulf o…
Source-backed place · Public art
Studio BE exterior murals
Vibrant exterior murals at Studio BE in the Bywater neighborhood, created by Brandan 'BMike' Odums to celebrate African-American…
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Source-backed place · Theaters and music
The Civic Theatre
Established in 1906 and designed by Sam Stone, the Civic Theatre is New Orleans' oldest theatre, now a 1,200-seat venue blending…
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Source-backed place · History
The Columns Hotel
A landmark 19th-century hotel on St. Charles Avenue, featuring a historic porch bar and live jazz, blending New Orleans' architec…
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Source-backed place · History
The Degas House
The only home of Edgar Degas open to the public worldwide, this historic New Orleans mansion serves as a museum and an intimate b…
Source-backed place · History
Victory Arch
America's first known permanent tribute to U.S. servicemen in World War I, this community-erected arch commemorates the soldiers…
Source-backed place · Museums
Vue Orleans
Perched atop the Four Seasons Hotel, Vue Orleans offers the city's only 360-degree panoramic views of the urban skyline and the M…
Source-backed place · History
Wedding Cake House
A stunning 13,000-square-foot Victorian Revival mansion in the Garden District, famous for its tiered white balconies and ornate…
Source-backed place · Museums
1850 House
An elegant antebellum row house on Jackson Square, offering a window into the prosperity and domestic life of mid-19th-century Ne…
Source-backed place · History
Adolph Meyer School
Step back in time at the Adolph Meyer School, a rare 1917 Craftsman-style building designed by E. A. Christy. Listed on the Natio…
Source-backed place · Viewpoints
Algiers Levee
A serene riverfront viewpoint overlooking the Mississippi, serving as the gateway to Algiers Point, New Orleans' second-oldest ne…
Source-backed place · History
Arabella Station
A striking 19th-century transit hub on Magazine Street, this National Register of Historic Places site has evolved from a bustlin…
Source-backed place · Museums
Backstreet Cultural Museum
A community-driven museum dedicated to the vibrant African American parading traditions of New Orleans, featuring costumes, artif…
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