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The Audubon Nature Institute - Zoo, Aquarium and More
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 Imagine Audubon Nature Institute as a single tree with many far-reaching branches. From seeds sown more than a century ago, it has grown into an unrivaled family of facilities that all celebrate the wonders of nature. Examine everything under the sea at the Aquarium of the Americas; watch animals flourish in amazingly recreated habitats at the award-winning Audubon Zoo; go a bit buggy - and try some bug salsa! - at the Audubon Insectarium; see a movie on the real big screen at the Entergy IMAX Theatre. With nine parks and museums in New Orleans dedicated to nature and wildlife preservation, the Audubon Institute is a reason in itself to visit the Crescent City. (More)
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New Orleans Streetcars
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Jackson Square
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 It’s croissants, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower for Paris; it’s pasta, St. Peter’s and the Coliseum for Rome. In New Orleans, it’s gumbo, the French Quarter and... the streetcar. Immortalized by American playwright, Tennessee Williams, in his classic play, these vintage vehicles, with their reversible wooden seats and historical aura, have long-symbolized the charm and romance at the heart of New Orleans. For just a buck and a quarter, they'll get you around NOLA in style. For routes and schedules, see the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority. (More) |
 Set right in the crook of the River at the heart of the French Quarter, Jackson Square was named for Andrew Jackson after his victory in the Battle of New Orleans. The park is flanked by three of our most historic buildings: St. Louis Cathedral, The Cabildo and The Presbytere. Across Decatur Street from the square, the scenic Moon Walk, named after former New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu, offers views of the Mississippi River and the Square. Spending a day in Jackson Square is like spending a day back in time, at the beginnings of New Orleans. (More) |
City Park
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 City Park offers 1300 acres of year-round family fun. The attractions include the New Orleans Botanical Garden, Storyland fairytale playground, New Orleans Museum of Art, Besthoff Sculpture Garden and the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, which delights visitors of all ages. The hundreds of acres of park land provide enjoyment for young children playing on the playgrounds, and walkers, joggers and bicyclists love to wind through the park's streets and trails, exercising in the shadows of centuries-old oaks. (More)
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Longue Vue House and Gardens
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The Old U.S. Mint
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 This historic home and its breathtaking garden were born of the dreams of Edgar and Edith Stern, pillars of the old New Orleans community. The Sterns worked diligently with landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman and architects William and Geoffrey Platt to create this wonderful oasis of beauty, set right at the border of New Orleans and Metairie. The Longue Vue House was one of the last great houses to be custom-built in America, taking the Platt brothers three years to create. Today, it is open to the public for tours and hosts many seasonal special events. (More) |
 The only building in America to have served both as a U.S. and Confederate Mint, The Old U.S. Mint was built in 1835 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson. Jackson advocated for its establishment in order to help finance development of the nation's western frontier. Renowned architect William Strickland designed a building in the then-popular Greek Revival style, and the minting commenced in 1838. When Louisiana seceded from the Union in 1861, state authorities seized the property and transferred it to the Confederate Army. It is now a museum. (More) |
The Louisiana Superdome
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 The Louisiana Superdome has established itself as a premier destination for every type of event, and with its iconic design, it’s one of the most recognizable landmarks in America. Following a recent $193 million dollar renovation, the Superdome has emerged as a symbol of the City’s rebirth. A tour of the Superdome while you're in town - or even if you live here - will prove to you that it's more than just the home of those beloved New Orleans Saints. (More)
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