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Aquarium of the Americas

One of the top aquariums in the country

1 Canal St
(Canal St at the river)
New Orleans, LA 70130
+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. The newest addition is the Pacific Coast Adventure, which brings the cold Pacific Northwest to the deep South. Admission: Adults USD16; children 2-12 USD9.50; Seniors USD13.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Aquarium of the Americas photo by Anthony P. Johnson

Photo: Anthony P. Johnson

Aquarium of the Americas photo by Jeffrey Schwartz

Photo: Jeffrey Schwartz

Aquarium of the Americas photo by Devon Akmon

Photo: Devon Akmon

Aquarium of the Americas photo by Joseph B James

Photo: Joseph B James

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Aquarium of the Americas photo by ES Singleton

Photo: ES Singleton

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Photo: Shannon Macika

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Photo: John Barreiros

Aquarium of the Americas photo by John Parsons

Photo: John Parsons

Audubon Zoo

World-class zoo 6500 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
+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 two komodo dragons. One of the newest exhibits, Jaguar Jungle, focuses on the people and animals of Central America, including the mysterious Mayan culture. Admission: USD10 adults, USD5 children 2-12, USD6 seniors.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Cabildo

Lousiana's flagship museum 701 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
+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. Admission is USD5 for adults and USD4 for senior citizens, military, and students. Children under 12 are free.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Cajun Pride Swamp Tour

Boat tour I-10 at Louisiana Highway 51
New Orleans, LA 70130
+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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Captain Nick's Wildlife Safaris

Bayou or deep sea trips 924 Bell Castle Street
New Orleans, LA 70140
+1 504 361 3004
http://www.captnicks.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.

Located just a half hour from New Orleans in Acadian, you will find Captain Nick's offering Bayou or deep sea fishing trips as well as private swamp tours and photo safari's. Tours are available for groups of two to fifty. These excursions take place in Lafitte, 35 minutes from downtown New Orleans. Average cost is $145 per person. This price includes transportation to and from your hotel, food and drink, tackle, 35mm camera with film as well as any other equipment needed. Call for times and to make reservations.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Entergy IMAX Theatre

3D nature movies 1 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
+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. Admission: adults USD8; seniors USD7; children under 12 USD5.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Haunted History Tours

Theatrical fun, plus plain facts 723 St. Peter Street
New Orleans, LA
(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. All three tours last two hours and cost $15 for adults and $7 for children under 13.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Historic New Orleans Walking Tours

Authentic, true history 334-B Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
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. 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

Hurricane Katrina: America's Worst Catastrophe

Seeing is believing Toulouse Street
Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office
New Orleans, LA 70119
+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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John James Audubon

Sternwheeler 2 Canal Street
Suite 1300
New Orleans, LA 70130
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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John James Audubon Riverboat

Party boat 2 Canal Street
Suite 2500
New Orleans, LA 70130-1587
+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

Louisiana Superdome

Home of the Saints Sugar Bowl Drive
New Orleans, LA 70112
+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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Magazine Street

Big Easy Shopping for All Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
+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 one street that has it all no matter what your shopping needs may be. Whatever you're looking for from 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 has it. When you start to work up an appetite, every taste can be satisfied from seafood (Casamento's Restaurant), French (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

Mystical walking tour 500 St. Peter St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
+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. Tours cost $10 for adults. Children under 12 are free.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Mardi Gras World

Where Mardi Gras is created 233 Newton Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
+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. Tickets are $8.50 and include cake and coffee. Hours will vary around Mardi Gras.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo

New Orleans Witchcraft 739 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
+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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Natchez Steamboat

Cruise the river on a genuine steamboat 2 Canal Street
Suite 2500
New Orleans, LA 70130-1587
+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. Daytime fares are USD16.75 for adults and USD8.25 for children; evening cruises are USD27.50 for adults and USD13.25 for children. 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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New Orleans City Park

Protect the Park 1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124-4608
+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's 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 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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Odyssey's Shipwreck and Treasure Adventure

Discover the famous shipwrecks 600 Decatur Street, 3rd Floor
New Orleans, LA 70130
+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 has 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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Robin Street Wharf

Cruising in New Orleans 1380 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, LA 70130
+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. It serves as the headquaters for the Delta Queen Steamboat Company. 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

Saint Louis Cemetery Number One

Oldest cemetery in the city 3421 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
+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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Spring Fiesta

Annual event 826 St. Ann Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
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 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 $15, and country estates are $45.

Review © 2007, Wcities

St. Louis Cemetery Number Two

Voo-doo No. 2 3421 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
+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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