- Our list of the best things to do in New Orleans, Louisiana, features the top 89 nearby activities — including 40 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- New Orleans, LA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sights & Landmarks, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 35 things to do within the city of New Orleans, LA , followed by 54 popular activities in nearby cities, including Metairie, Gretna, Kenner, Barataria, Marrero, Westwego, Lafitte, Jefferson, River Ridge and Slidell
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Visitors can experience Carl Mack’s private costume collection, learn about Mardi Gras culture and dress up in authentic Mardi Gras Costumes
2.7 Miles
90%
324 votes
3016 S. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
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Combining the fun sport of bowling, great food, and live music is what put Rock n Bowl - Mid City Lanes on the map. Now renowned in New Orleans, visitors flock here to take in the sights and sounds of this unique, award-winning entertainment venue.
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New Orleans is known for its widely varied music scene, but most consider Frenchmen Street to be the beating heart of the city's music culture. Live music is performed along the street with several famous music clubs featured as well, including Blue Nile and the Spotted Cat.
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Opulent mansions and luxurious gardens are the foundation of the Garden District. Southern charm flows from countless antebellum homes with some of them being currently owned by Hollywood stars like Sandra Bullock and Nicholas Cage.
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New Orleans Jazz is one of the many types of music born in the city. Preservation Hall was founded in the French Quarter to both honor and protect the jazz of the region with regular concerts still held at the venue.
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Jackson Square serves as the heart of the French Quarter and was originally called Place d'Armes. This famous landmark that faces the Mississippi River holds a variety of notable architecture including St. Louis Cathedral, the Lower and Upper Pontalba Apartments, and the Presbytere Louisiana State Museum.
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Africa, Asia, the Australian Outback, and the Louisiana swamps converge at the Audubon Zoo. Over 1,500 species call the institution home with a great deal of emphasis on the creation and preservation of naturalistic habitats for the animals.
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90%
2532 votes
1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130
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The magic and majesty of Mardi Gras is brought to life all year through Mardi Gras World. It serves as an exclusive tour to explain the secrets of the celebration and see the birth of the famous floats that travel the parade routes each year.
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The French Quarter of New Orleans is one of the most popular and recognizable neighborhoods in the city. Restaurants, hotels, sightseeing, and nightlife are focused on this area with plenty of adult entertainment on Bourbon Street and old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage rides for those who prefer romance.
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88%
669 votes
1 Collin Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA 70124
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The New Orleans Museum of Art features a variety of European artwork, including paintings from Picasso. Not only does the location feature international works, but it also contains paintings and other items from regional artists.
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1964 votes
Reverend Zombie's Voodoo Shop, New Orleans, LA 70125
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Guests can experience the sordid history, spiritual background, and spooky hauntings of New Orleans and the Garden District with Haunted History Tours of New Orleans. Tours include vampire, ghost, cemetery, voodoo, and much more.