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 One of the top aquariums in the country |
1 Canal St (Canal St at the river) New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 800 774 7394 http://www.auduboninstitute.org air@auduboninstitute.org |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This is a world-class aquarium with state-of-the-art exhibits, allowing visitors young and old to experience underwater nature first hand. Visitors immerse themselves in the major marine and submarine habitats of North and South America, including the Caribbean Sea and the Amazon Rainforest. The aquarium also features thousands of fish, reptiles, and birds native to these habitats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 World-class zoo |
6500 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 581 4629 / +1 800 774 7394 http://www.auduboninstitute.org air@auduboninstitute.org |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. From the critter-filled swamps of Louisiana to the grasslands of Africa, you can explore some of the Earth's most intriguing habitats and the creatures that dwell within them at this world-class zoo. Rated one of the top zoos in the United States, it features two rare white tigers, as well as Komodo dragons. One of the newest exhibits, Jaguar Jungle, focuses on the people and animals of Central America, including the mysterious Mayan culture. Adult entry is $12.50 and children cost $7.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lousiana's flagship museum |
701 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 568 6968 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This structure was built between 1795-1799 to house the city council when New Orleans was a possession of Spain. Today it is the flagship of the Louisiana State Museum. Interactive exhibits illustrate the history of Louisiana from European explorations to the post Civil War Reconstruction era. This stunning museum is located on Jackson Square near the St. Louis Cathedral. Group tours are available. The museum is closed on legal holidays. Adult entry is $6. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Boat tour |
I-10 at Louisiana Highway 51 New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 800 467 0758 http://www.cajunprideswamptour... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This boat tour is a fun and informative way to see a scenic swamp and wildlife refuge. You might see a whole zoo-full of creatures including alligators, bald eagles, waterfowl, owls, beavers, raccoons and even black bears. Tours generally last about two hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paint Pottery |
862, Tchoupitoulas Street Suite 1 New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 3240 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located in the New Orleans' historic warehouse arts district, Chez Clay encourages you to express your creative side, alone or with your friends. For the artist in you, this all-age contemporary ceramic studio has a huge collection of clay pieces to paint. From coffee mugs to picture frames and more, you can polish your painting skills and give the practice pottery as presents! Chez Clay also allows you to paint your own ceramics as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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3D nature movies |
1 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 581 4629 / +1 800 774 7394 http://www.auduboninstitute.org/ air@auduboninstitute.org |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The Entergy IMAX features the wonders of nature captured in three stories of vivid, in your face, color. These movies, usually an hour long, complement the nature themes introduced by the Aquarium and other Audubon facilities. This IMAX is an entertaining and educational window into the natural world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Haunted History Tours |
723 St. Peter Street New Orleans, LA United States (504) 861-2727 www.HauntedHistoryTours.com webmistress@hauntedhistorytours.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If you are a history buff or just love a good scare, then consider one of these tours. These are walking tours led by one of a number of area experts who specialize in the history of ghosts, voodoo and haunted places. Featured attractions include the Saint Louis Cemetery Number One and areas related to voodoo and witchcraft, as well as French Quarter locations that have had documented ghost sightings. All tours leave from the Reverend Zombie's Voodoo Shop in the French Quarter at 723 Saint Peter Street. There is nothing quite comparable to a good ghost story outside the cemetery gates at dusk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic, true history |
334-B Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States http://www.tourneworleans.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If you are into the authentic history of New Orleans, then these tours will not disappoint. Author Robert Florence, author of two books about New Orleans cemeteries and the Garden District, has written the guide for each walking tour. Florence is meticulous with details and knows how to tell a good story. Tour guides are carefully chosen for their combination of knowledge and ability to entertain. Each walking tour begins at a different spot, depending on which part of New Orleans you wish to tour. You can travel to Congo Square, an active voodoo temple, the St.Louis Cemetery Number One, or a section of town not many of the other companies include, the Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery. Contact the company for times and rates. No credit cards accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seeing is believing |
Toulouse Street Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 569 1401 / +1 800 535 7786 (Toll Free) http://www.graylineneworleans.... tours@graylineneworleans.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The unforgettable catastrophe in New Orleans has left reminders of that fateful day in August of 2005. You may never be able to comprehend what everyone may have endured, but you can surely witness the remnants of the destruction. Take a guided tour through the various affected sites and educate yourself about the effects and precautions. The Grey Line employees, who themselves lost several possessions to the disaster, conduct the tour keeping in mind the sentiments of the citizens. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sternwheeler |
2 Canal Street Suite 1300 New Orleans, LA 70130 United States |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This tour takes passengers aboard the Sternwheeler on a tour of the Audubon Zoo and the Aquarium of the Americas. Four daily trips depart from the Riverwalk (in front of the Aquarium) at 10a, noon, 2p and 4p. Return trips leave from the zoo at 11a, 1p, 3p and 5p. Tickets can be purchased for one-way. Or round trip tickets can be purchased with or without aquarium and zoo admission. Combination tickets will save you the most money. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Party boat |
2 Canal Street Suite 2500 New Orleans, LA 70130-1587 United States +1 504 586 8777 / +1 800 233 2628 http://www.steamboatnatchez.com/ info@neworleanssteamboat.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Although John James Audubon, America's best known ornithologist, lived only for a short time in New Orleans, both the park and zoo bear his name. A fun way to arrive at the Audubon Zoo is aboard this sternwheeler boat. This river vessel, with its sleek contemporary lines, can easily accommodate up to 300 guests. Should your travels not include the zoo, there is an on-board gallery and full service catering available, making this the ideal party boat for an afternoon with friends. You may purchase tickets with or without zoo and aquarium admission but combination tickets will save you money. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the Saints |
Sugar Bowl Drive New Orleans, LA 70112 United States +1 504 587 3663 / +1 504 587 3822 (Box Office) http://www.superdome.com/ glenn.menard@superdome.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The Super Dome is one of the largest stadiums in the country and seats 87,500. The Dome is home the New Orleans Saints football team, the Tulane University Green Wave, and the annual Sugar Bowl Classic football game. The Dome also hosts conventions, exhibits and concerts. You can tour this frequently used Super Bowl site on days when there are no scheduled events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Big Easy Shopping for All |
Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 455 1224 http://www.magazinestreet.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Whenever you are in New Orleans for business or pleasure, a must stop is Magazine Street. This is the street that has it all no matter what your shopping needs are. Whatever you're looking for, be it women's fashion (Total Woman), men's fashion (Style Lab for Men), vintage clothing (Recycled), children's clothing (Pippen Lane), shoes (Feet First), or accessories (Filly Handbags & Accessories), Magazine Street is the place to be. When you start to work up an appetite, try seafood (Casamento's Restaurant), French cuisine(Lilette Restaurant), Mexican (Nacho Mama's Mexican Grill), southern (Upperline Restaurant), farmer's markets (Crescent City Farmers Market), chocolates (Blue Frog Chocolates), cafe's (PJ's Coffee and Tea Co.), or bars (St. Joe's Bar). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magic Walking Tours |
500 St. Peter St. New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 588 9693 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This creation by Richard Rochester offers historical tours with a bit of mysterious theater, plus a ghost story or two thrown in. There are several tours daily: Saint Louis Cemetery Number One, the French Quarter, the Garden District, the Voodoo Tour, and the Vampire and Ghost Hunt Walking Tour. Reservations are not necessary, but do call ahead for a schedule as they are subject to change. Meeting places vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Where Mardi Gras is created |
233 Newton Street New Orleans, LA 70114 United States +1 800 362 8213 (Toll Free) http://www.mardigrasworld.com/ sabine@mardigrasworld.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Directly across the Mississippi River from the French Quarter and Canal Street is the West Bank neighborhood of Algiers. A free shuttle will take you to the place where Mardi Gras is created. You may catch the artists and builders of the world famous floats hard at work. There is a gift shop where you can buy Carnival memorabilia, so you can say you have seen Mardi Gras and have something to show for it. This is a fun trip for children, as a chest full of costumes affords them the chance to dress in true Carnival style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 New Orleans Witchcraft |
739 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 581 3751 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. In the heart of the French Quarter, this voodoo shop doubles as a shrine to the famous Voodoo Queen -- Marie Laveau -- of New Orleans. Psychic readings, voodoo dolls, statues and altars are the real thing, not found in other touristy spots. Whether you come to the Big Easy for business or pleasure, you can find an original souvenir and even learn a little something of the black arts from around the world at Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cruise the river on a genuine steamboat |
2 Canal Street Suite 2500 New Orleans, LA 70130-1587 United States +1 504 586 8777 / +1 800 233 2628 http://www.SteamboatNatchez.com info@neworleanssteamboat.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This New Orleans landmark is the only genuine steamboat able to accommodate up to 1600 guests. It features full-service catering from the on-board galley and is docked at the back of JAX Brewery. This three-decked sternwheeler offers two cruises daily with narration by a professional guide. For your dining and listening pleasure, there is a cocktail bar, live jazz and an optional Creole buffet. Dinner prices are not included in admission prices. Children under 3 ride free. Reservations are required, call to confirm schedule and prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Protect the Park |
1 Palm Drive New Orleans, LA 70124-4608 United States +1 504 482 4888 http://www.neworleanscitypark.com info@nocp.org |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. It's just impossible to get bored of New Orleans' plush City Park. Sprawled over 1,500 acres, this welcoming oasis attracts hordes of people every day. You'll find love-birds sharing some time together, children playing around, joggers doing their daily rounds and people absorbing the park's beauty. Camps, field trips and an amusement park are the facilities for children. Sports lovers can choose from golf, football, tennis and lots more. The park also provides the perfect setting for weddings, picnics, birthdays or other special functions. If you're a nature freak, volunteer to help protect this beautiful park. Not a cent of tax money is used to maintain this facility, so donate generously towards this venue. Stop by to spend leisurely hours of your evening or delight in the various sporting facilities offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Behind The Food |
4648 Lafaye Street New Orleans, LA 70122 United States +1 504 427 9595 http://www.noculinarytours.com kelly@noculinarytours.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. New Orleans Culinary History Tours puts into light what is part of the cultural heritage of New Orleans and to contributed to the evolution of the much talked about cuisine of the city. It takes you through some important historic landmarks that have contributed to the evolution of the much talked about cuisine of the city. Some of the places that are visited as part of the tour are Napoleon House and St. Louis Cathedral. Visitors get to listen to stories about the French Quarter, learn about historic cooking techniques and even about what was served in pre-Civil War time restaurants. This is a perfect pass-time for enthusiasts of history and food. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Discover the famous shipwrecks |
600 Decatur Street, 3rd Floor New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 561 5656 http://www.shipwreckandtreasur... contactus@shipwreckandtreasure.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If you are visiting New Orleans, then don't miss this latest attraction known as the Odyssey's Shipwreck and Treasure Adventure. Located in the French Quarter in the Jax Brewery, this attraction offers a fun filled adventurous day full of interactive games, displays and videos of deep sea shipwrecks. It showcases some stories of the world's most famous shipwrecks, historical events and treasures. In addition, it features the SS Republic, the ship that sank in a hurricane while sailing from New York to New Orleans. The different adventures include Adventure Theater, The Quest, Treasures of the Deep and many more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A steamy cajun lady |
1, Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 524 0814 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This replica of a late 19th-century steamboat is docked at the Aquarium of the Americas. The 140-foot vessel accommodates up to 600 passengers. A 90-minute cruise departs at 10:30am and 2pm for a seven and a half mile excursion down the Mississippi River. The trip along the Mississippi is refreshing but not very scenic. There is also an optional buffet to enjoy while you move along the river. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cruising in New Orleans |
1380 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 586 0631 http://www.deltaqueen.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Robin Street Wharf is a popular wharf from where different cruises depart to various areas in New Orleans. This port has the infrastructure to handle one of the largest cruise vessels in the world. People take cruises for places like Montego Bay, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico, to name a few. Inland cruises are taken to places like Natchez, Mississippi, Hannibal and St. Louis, St. Paul, Louisville, Chattanooga and Nashville, Cincinnati, Ohio and Pittsburgh. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest cemetery in the city |
3421 Esplanade Ave New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 482 5065 http://www.archdiocese-no.org |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located on the boundary of the French Quarter, this is the oldest cemetery in the city. The above ground burial practices are typical of swampy New Orleans, where early settlers soon discovered that coffins buried in the ground would float to the surface after a hard rain. There are many ornate family tombs and vaults, but for safety reasons you are encouraged to visit these attractions with a tour group. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Annual event |
826 St. Ann Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Celebrated since 1935, this annual, five-day event offers to anyone interested (or just a little curious), the opportunity to see the insides of the oldest and loveliest homes in the South. The event is usually held during April. Hostesses in antebellum dresses escort groups through private homes and provide historical information about each stately residence, including when they were built, who lived in them, and what action they may have seen. Other activities include balcony concerts in the French Quarter, a parade, and tours of plantation homes on River Road. Tours of the city cost around USD18. The next, that is the 72nd Annual Spring Fiesta is scheduled from March 28 - April 6, 2008. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Voo-doo No. 2 |
3421 Esplanade Ave New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 482 5065 http://www.archdiocese-no.org |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Second to the original St. Louis Cemetery, number two was built in the 1820's after the population in New Orleans increased as well as the outbreaks of yellow fever. This above-ground addition is located two blocks from Number One, both owned, operated and maintained by the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Tours are recommended, due to the unsafe surrounding neighborhood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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