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New Orleans
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What to see in New Orleans
New Orleans Attractions
Home of one of the world's largest street parties, New Orleans is not short on attractions and the place to start is without a doubt the world-renowned French Quarter.
Take a stroll along the legendary Bourbon Street to lap up the ambience, sights, sounds and smells of New Orleans, or for a more historical view of the city, visit the D-Day National World War II Museum. See a bit of the city's underbelly in the New Orleans Voodoo Museum, and marvel at Mardi Gras floats at Blaine Kern's workshop.
The Hurricane Katrina Tour takes visitors through the worst affected areas of the city, including Lakeview and Gentill, and is a tragic, yet fantastic way to see parts of the city and people that would otherwise be seen only by locals.
Visitors will do well to purchase the New Orleans Power Pass. The pass is available in 1, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive day options and starts at $31 per day. It includes admission to 30 of New Orleans' top attractions, saving the bearer up to $300 while also offering discounts and the opportunity to skip the queue at many locations, ensuring you experience all there is to see and do in New Orleans.
Besthoff Sculpture Garden
View the priceless sculptures that make up the superb Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The Sculpture Garden…
Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
In Algiers Point, on the west bank of the Mississippi River, stands a unique studio museum showcasing the famous New…
D-Day National WWII Museum
The unique D-Day National World War II Museum was founded in 2000 by historian and author Dr Stephen Ambrose and has…
French Quarter
Regarded as the heart and soul of New Orleans, the French Quarter is the historic part of town covering about 90 square…
Hurricane Katrina Tour
In the wake of one of the worst hurricanes to ever hit the United States, Gray Line Tours offers a three-hour bus ride…
Louis Armstrong Park
Louis Armstrong Park is a 32-acre sanctuary of green trees and jazz melodies in the heart of the historic old quarter.…
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
Voodoo came to Louisiana through African slaves, and has been practised since the early days of the city. New Orleans…
Preservation Hall
Historic Preservation Hall is New Orleans' most popular jazz venue, where the famed Preservation Hall Jazz Band serves…
The Cabildo
The entertaining and informative Cabildo on Jackson Square in New Orleans' French Quarter explores the history of Louisiana…
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