Recreation and Outdoors
Good times don’t come in just one flavor in New Orleans, a city famous for its parties, parades and non-stop joie de vivre. Surrounded by water, shaded by hundred-year-old oaks, fueled by a sense of neighborhood pride, locals recharge and recreate in all kinds of ways, from sporty to zen.
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Insider's Guide to Recreation
Non-Drinker’s Guide to New Orleans
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Along with the food, alcohol and spirits play a role in the culture of New Orleans, but while the…
Kid-Friendly Hotel Pools
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Ultimate Outdoor Guide to New Orleans
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Parks
Whether you bicycle through Audubon Park, picnic at New Orleans City Park or walk the Mississippi River at Woldenberg Riverfront Park, New Orleans nature will not disappoint.
Golfing
New Orleans, home to the annual Zurich Classic stop on the PGA tour, offers quality golf course clubs: from City Park in Mid-City to the Uptown Golf Club at Audubon Park.
Fishing & Boating
Charter a boat for sport fishing marlin and snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, sail Lake Pontchartrain or catch redfish and trout in the bayou. Fish for your dinner!
Bike Rentals New Orleans
With over 100 miles of bike lanes, you can explore the city from the Mississippi River levee through the French Quarter. Ride your own or rent a bike for the day.
Spas
Get pampered at Ritz Carlton Spa or restore your healthy glow at Woodhouse Day Spa. Local New Orleans spas offer every treatment: massage, facial, hair removal and more!
Healthy Living
New Orleanians may specialize in excess, but we want to be around to keep the party going for years to come. Drinking to your health has its place, but so does feeling good the rest of the time…
Disc Golf
New Orleans is home to unique courses situated within beautiful, iconic South Louisiana…
Jogging, Walking, and Running
Don't let a trip to New Orleans derail your running routine. Here are the best places, paths…
Yoga
Do yoga classes all over New Orleans without breaking the bank: the French Market, NOMA, Jackson…
Drop-in Exercise Classes
Feel like dropping in on an exercise class in New Orleans? Whether you're looking for cardio…
Tennis Courts
Looking to play tennis while you're in New Orleans? Both clay and hard surface tennis courts are…
Movie Theaters
New Orleans built the first movie theater in the America and is still a popular city for both…
Bowling
Want to go bowling in New Orleans? Try Rock 'n' Bowl to hear live music and dance to Zydeco…
Horseback Riding
Try horseback riding lessons or go for a trail ride! Click here to find the perfect place to jump in…
City Park Family Attractions
For more than a hundred years, families have communed with nature –and one another…
New Orleans Oak Trees
Plan a fun outing centered around New Orleans’ oak trees.
The Mississippi River
As a major waterway for trade, the Mississippi River is a key part of the New Orleans economy and…
Louisiana Catch and Cook
Combine fishing and eating with this unique program that allows you to enjoy fresh Louisiana seafood…