- 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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An opportunity to party on one of twelve private balcony venues stretching across Bourbon Street
4.4 Miles
Filled with nature trails, Pondicherry Wildlife Reserve offers visitors scenery of the ponds and mountains that make up the surrounding wetlands. The reserve is a popular spot for bird watching.
4.5 Miles
Metaire Park contains a gym and a running path for visitors who wish to exercise. The location also contains picnic shelters and a playground area, making it a suitable location for a family outing.
4.8 Miles
Jefferson Parish is a parish that has a total area of 665-square-miles, 370-square-miles of which is water. The parish is home to Lake Pontchartrain as well as the parts of the Mississippi River.
5.3 Miles
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9 votes
East of Causeway Boulevard Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
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Metairie's Camp Parapet Monument marks the location of a Civil War era military fortification once used by the Confederacy. The fort's powder magazine still stands, and is open for visitors to explore.
5.5 Miles
A community park and sports facility, Lakeshore Playground is equipped with fields for both baseball and softball competitions. There is also a nearby play area for the little ones to enjoy.
5.9 Miles
Cajun Critters Swamp Tour is a local tour operator which offers guided boat tours of the numerous bayous, swamps and marshes around the Mississippi river.
5.9 Miles
A large renovated children's playset is the main focus of the Cleary Playground. The secluded park also caters to recreational sports with a small baseball field and an open grass area for football and soccer.
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Ultimate Swamp Adventures is a local tour company which offers guided swamp tours of multiple bayous in Louisiana where visitors can explore the swamp's flora and fauna.
6.4 Miles
77%
103 votes
7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, LA 70094
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Bayou Segnette State Park serves as a recreation destination providing access to nearby swamps and marshes where visitors can enjoy camping, boating, wildlife watching and more.
6.4 Miles
63%
8 votes
Bonnabel at Lake Ponchatrain, 1599 Bonnabel Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005
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At the Bonnabel Boat Launch Park, visitors can take a boat out onto the water or play sports on one of its open areas. The location also contains a dog park for those who wish to let their pet off their leash.