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 A little slice of Italy |
537 South Peters Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 7294 http://www.neworleansmuseums.c... |
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 American-Italian museum is located in a most fitting spot, adjacent to the Piazza d'Italia. The architecture evokes ancient Rome, while the museum exhibits customs and artifacts about the Italians and their contributions to the culture of the Crescent City. A research library includes records of the large local Italian immigrant community. The Piazza affords the surrounding American-Italian community a place to celebrate their heritage. There are a number of unique shops and restaurants in the area you may want to check out. Please use caution in this neighborhood. Some of the streets around the Piazza may be deserted at certain times and could be unsafe. Admission to all of the above is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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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 Historical landmark |
North Peters and Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 524 4784 (Tourist Information) |
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 small park is big on European style, with three monstrous oaks and a marble statue of the city's founder, French-Canadian Jean Baptiste Sieur de Bienville. The statue is accompanied by a French priest, Father Athanase who accompanied Bienville on his landing. There is also an Indian chief who is said to have welcomed them when they landed just a few blocks from this site in 1718. Bienville claimed the land as the first colony of Louisiana. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 3D nature movies |
1 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 581 4629 / +1 800 774 7394 http://www.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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Gray Line Tours |
Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 569-1401 / +1 800 535-7786 http://www.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. View the entire city of New Orleans from the comfortable motor coaches of Gray Line. These tours are informative, although you may not get much up-close experience from the bus window. Gray Line's tour begins in the French Quarter with interesting narration describing the historic buildings, Creole cottages and elegant mansions unique to the Vieux Carre. You may get on or off at your discretion, catching the tour again later at another point. Gray Line also offers tours that include a 2-hour cruise aboard the steamboat Natchez. These tours change during the months of December and January, so please call ahead for details. See website for pricing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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National park |
419 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 589 3882 / +1 504 589 2133 http://www.nps.gov/jela/ |
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 historical park consists of six sites in and around New Orleans, including the headquarters and visitor center in the French Quarter. The park honors Cajun culture in general and Jean Lafitte in particular. Lafitte was a pirate and smuggler, who came to the aid of General Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans, during the War of 1812. The visitor center has historic walking tours of the French Quarter and is a great starting place for information regarding the other sites around New Orleans. Free Admission 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/ |
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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Fun for the whole family |
420 Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 586 0725 x210 http://www.lcm.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 children's museum offers a toddler area and children's drama, dance, and puppet shows. There are also art and science exhibits, as well as hands-on math and physics exhibits, and a reproduction of a television studio. Many of the exhibits are geared toward learning through doing. This style of learning makes it fun for both parents and kids alike. This is a great rainy day field trip and a good place for anyone trying to get away from the "adult" aspects of the city. 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/ |
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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Where Mardi Gras is created |
233 Newton Street New Orleans, LA 70114 United States +1 800 362 8213 (Toll Free) http://www.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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Over 5,000 artifacts |
929 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 4522 http://www.confederatemuseum.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 museum was established in 1899, when most of the artifacts were donated. You can view a broad spectrum of items from the Civil War, including uniforms, weapons, ammunition, medical equipment, battle flags, and currency. Also on exhibit are the personal effects belonging to Confederate President Jefferson Davis and part of Robert E.Lee's silver camp service. This is a great place to learn a little history. Admission rates are $5 for adults, $4 for students and seniors, and $2 for children 12 and under. 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 |
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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16,000 square feet of World War II history |
945 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 527 6012 http://www.ddaymuseum.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 National D-Day Museum is made up of four sections, each containing a different exhibit. A variety of artifacts, testimonies and documents, particularly those chronicling the World War II period, are on display. There is a permanent exhibit, as well as temporary exhibits and electronic exhibits, all of which transport visitors back to that time in history. In addition, two movies are screened several times daily in the museum's Malcolm S. Forbes Theatre - these are "Price For Peace" and "D-Day Remembered". Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dance and ballet |
305 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112 United States +1 504 522 0996 http://www.nobadance.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. Respect for the traditions of the past and appreciation for the cutting edge are evident in the New Orleans Ballet Association's venue. Classics such as "Alice in Wonderland" and "Swan Lake" share a season with modern works including a multi-media piece "Still/Here" by Bill T. Jones. Regular performances include the Paul Taylor Pace Company, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. All performances are held at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre of the Performing Arts in Louis Armstrong Park. After each performance, artistic directors and company members discuss their work with audience members. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hit the Museum for a Taste of Southern Art |
925 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 539 9600 http://www.ogdenmuseum.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 Ogden Museum of Southern Art is a repository of many of the things that make this area of the United States great. Fine art, architecture, folk art, and artifacts of the bygone Southern era can be found here. You also find unique exhibitions, such as Looking Back, Looking Forward, Becoming Ida Kohlmeyer, Walter Anderson and Friends, Clementine Hunter and Melrose, the Treme Storytelling Quilt Project, and The Jazz. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the Louisiana Philharmonic |
129 University Place New Orleans, LA 70112 United States +1 504 524 3285 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Built in 1918, this Gothic style building is an architectural wonder boasting 1700 seats. It now plays host to the Louisiana Philharmonic as well as a number of classical concert tours. Regardless of where you find yourself sitting, yours will be the best seat in the house thanks to the outstanding acoustics. A grand lobby welcomes concert-goers who are invited to mix and mingle while enjoying a glass of wine during intermission. Ticket prices may vary and change with performances. Please call ahead to order. 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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Enjoy The Experience |
401 Iberville Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 581 3279 http://www.riversidespa.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. At Riverside Spa you will enjoy the unforgettable experience of massage therapy, facials, waxing, manicures and pedicures. A complete relaxation for your mind, body and soul and a great place to escape from the hectic life. Pamper yourself with mud bath treatment or hot stone massage which will not only de-stress you but also will give a healing and relaxing experience. Customized package are available taking care of special needs and price range of the clients. You can also enjoy Spa party with your friends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Green oasis |
1 Canal Street 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 green oasis of 20 acres stretches along the old Governor Nicholls Street wharf to the Aquarium of the Americas at Canal Street. This promenade is located in the heart of the city and is scattered with numerous works by local artists. It boasts hundreds of beautiful trees such as oaks, magnolias, willows and crepe myrtle. Sit on one of the many benches and view the city's busy port, second only to Amsterdam in tonnage. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Consulates and world commerce |
2 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 581 4888 http://www.wtc-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. This 33-floor building, facing the Mississippi River, is home to dozens of foreign consulates and many international trade offices. Thus it seems only natural that statues from three countries surround it—France, Spain and England. A popular revolving bar, Top of the Mart, is located on the top floor. After you have enjoyed the great view of the city as well as the river, stay for dinner and dancing. When you ride an elevator that high, you might as well stay a while. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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