New Orleans Listing of Activities & Attractions

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Things to do in New Orleans

French Quarter
Known for its historic architecture, vibrant nightlife, jazz music, and rich cultural heritage, entry is free.

St. Louis Cathedral
Known for its historic status as one of the oldest cathedrals in the U.S. and its striking colonial architecture in the French Quarter, entry is free.

Café du Monde
Known for its famous beignets and café au lait enjoyed in a historic open-air setting, entry is around $3 for a plate of three beignets and about $3 for a cup of café au lait, with affordable prices for individual and small group visits.

Bourbon Street
Known for its vibrant nightlife, historic bars, jazz music, and annual Mardi Gras celebrations, entry is free.

Preservation Hall
Known for live traditional New Orleans jazz performances in an intimate historic setting, entry is around $20 for general admission, with no discounted prices for children or seniors; tickets are bought at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Known for displaying diverse marine life from the Americas, including impressive exhibits of sharks, rays, and Amazon species, entry is approximately $39.95 for adults, $29.95 for children aged 2-12, and discounted rates for seniors; children under 2 enter free.

Jackson Square
Known for its vibrant atmosphere with street performers, historic surroundings, and being a cultural hub in the French Quarter, entry is free.

Steamboat Natchez
Known for offering classic Mississippi River steamboat cruises featuring live jazz music and Creole dining experiences, entry is around $55 for adults for a typical jazz dinner cruise, with reduced prices for children; special brunch and lunch cruises are slightly less expensive.

City Park
Known for its vast green spaces, ancient oak trees, recreational activities, and cultural events in New Orleans, entry is free.

Audubon Zoo
Known for its diverse collection of exotic animals and immersive habitats set in a lush, well-maintained park, entry is around $24 for adults, $18 for children ages 3-11, and children under 2 enter for free, with discounts available for seniors and Louisiana residents.

Louis Armstrong Park
Known for its connection to jazz history, particularly through Congo Square and its celebration of Louis Armstrong's legacy, entry is free.

Mississippi Riverfront
Known for its scenic views of the Mississippi River and lively cultural atmosphere including parks, dining, and riverboat cruises, entry is free.

New Orleans Museum of Art
Known for its extensive collection of fine art, sculpture gardens, and contemporary exhibitions, entry is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and children under 12 enter free.

Garden District
Known for its elegant historic mansions, beautiful gardens, and serene streets popular for walking tours, entry is free.

Mardi Gras World
Known for showcasing the creation of Mardi Gras parade floats and providing insight into the festival's rich traditions, entry is around $22 for adults, with discounted rates available for children and seniors.

The Historic Voodoo Museum
Known for its collection of Voodoo-related artifacts and detailed explanation of Voodoo culture and history in New Orleans, entry is around $7 for adults, with discounted rates for children and seniors, and includes access to all exhibits.

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
Known for its above-ground tombs and its iconic representation of New Orleans' unique burial traditions, entry is free.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Known for its extensive collection of Southern art and rotating exhibitions that celebrate the culture and history of the American South, entry is general admission costs $13 for adults, with discounts available for seniors and students; children under 12 are usually admitted free or at a reduced rate.

Activities & Things To Do in New Orleans