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32 Can't-Miss Things to Do in New Orleans

New Orleans, a vibrant cultural hub, is famous for its lively jazz scene, historic French Quarter, and mouthwatering Creole cuisine. Experience the magic of Mardi Gras, explore unique architecture, and savor the city's rich history, making it a captivating destination year-round.

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visit-the-chalmette-battlefield-jean-lafitte-national-park

Visit the Chalmette Battlefield & Jean Lafitte National Park

#32 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

8606 West St. Bernard Highway
2 hours to Half Day
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$15 garden tour; $27 admission and house tour; $35 house and garden tour
meander-around-the-longue-vue-house-and-gardens

Meander around the Longue Vue House and Gardens

#31 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

7 Bamboo Rd
1 to 2 hours
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Prices vary by tour
immerse-yourself-in-vue-orleans

Immerse yourself in Vue Orleans

#30 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

2 Canal St.
2 hours to Half Day
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$18 per person; $15 for seniors and active military with ID; free for infants
take-the-kids-to-the-louisiana-children-s-museum

Take the kids to the Louisiana Children's Museum

#29 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

420 Julia St.
2 hours to Half Day
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$35.99 for adults; $22.99 for kids 3-12
interact-with-art-at-jamnola

Interact with art at JAMNOLA

#28 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

940 Frenchmen St
1 to 2 hours
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Daily; April-Oct. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov.-March 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
roam-the-sydney-and-walda-besthoff-sculpture-garden

Roam the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

#27 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

1 Collins Diboll Cir
1 to 2 hours
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$27.50 per person
learn-about-the-free-people-of-color-at-le-mus-e-de-f-p-c

Learn about the Free People of Color at Le Musée de f.p.c.

#26 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

2336 Esplanade Ave
1 to 2 hours
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$15 for adults; $5 for children ages 12 and younger
see-eye-popping-art-at-studio-be

See eye-popping art at Studio Be

#25 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

2941 Royal St
1 to 2 hours
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walk-down-magazine-street

Walk down Magazine Street

#24 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

Magazine Street
2 hours to Half Day
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Vary by menu item
eat-beignets-at-caf-du-monde

Eat beignets at Café du Monde

#23 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

848 Decatur St.
Less than 1 hour
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Sunrise-sunset daily
spend-the-afternoon-at-new-orleans-city-park

Spend the afternoon at New Orleans City Park

#22 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

1 Palm Drive
Half Day to Full Day
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$20 for adults; free for youth 19 and younger
view-cool-displays-at-the-new-orleans-museum-of-art

View cool displays at the New Orleans Museum of Art

#21 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

1 Collins C. Diboll Circle
2 hours to Half Day
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$25 for adults; $15 for kids 12 and younger
explore-the-city-with-know-nola-tours

Explore the city with Know NOLA Tours

#20 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

2523 Bayou Rd.
1 to 2 hours
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$10 for adults; $7 for seniors, students and military
visit-the-new-orleans-pharmacy-museum

Visit the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

#19 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

514 Chartres St.
Less than 1 hour
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$29.95 for adults; $24.95 for seniors, students and military
see-famous-floats-at-mardi-gras-world

See famous floats at Mardi Gras World

#18 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

1380 Port of New Orleans Place
1 to 2 hours
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$11 for adults; $9 for students and seniors; free for kids 6 and younger
uncover-new-orleans-history-at-the-cabildo

Uncover New Orleans history at The Cabildo

#17 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

701 Chartres St.
1 to 2 hours
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$25 for adults; $10 for children ages 12 and under
learn-about-local-traditions-at-the-backstreet-cultural-museum

Learn about local traditions at the Backstreet Cultural Museum

#16 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

1531 St. Philip St.
1 to 2 hours
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Prices vary by attraction
take-the-kids-to-the-audubon-nature-institute

Take the kids to the Audubon Nature Institute

#15 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

6500 Magazine St.
Half Day to Full Day
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Tickets start at $43.50 for adults; $21 for kids ages 6 and older; free for children 2-5
cruise-on-the-steamboat-natchez

Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez

#14 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

600 Decatur St., Toulouse Street Wharf
2 hours to Half Day
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$1.25 per ride
ride-the-st-charles-streetcar

Ride the St. Charles Streetcar

#13 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

Canal Street & Carondelet Street
Less than 1 hour
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$49; Old Ursuline Convent: $8 general admission; $7 seniors; $6 students and military
step-inside-st-louis-cathedral

Step inside St. Louis Cathedral

#12 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

615 Pere Antoine Alley
1 to 2 hours
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wander-around-jackson-square

Wander around Jackson Square

#11 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

701 Decatur St.
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
spend-a-day-exploring-faubourg-marigny

Spend a day exploring Faubourg Marigny

#10 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

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Half Day to Full Day
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Prices vary by tour company
take-a-new-orleans-swamp-tour

Take a New Orleans swamp tour

#9 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

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Half Day to Full Day
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Cover charges vary
watch-a-jazz-performance-at-the-spotted-cat-music-club

Watch a jazz performance at The Spotted Cat Music Club

#8 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

623 Frenchmen St.
1 to 2 hours
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Prices vary by seat
see-a-show-at-preservation-hall

See a show at Preservation Hall

#7 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

726 St Peter
Less than 1 hour
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Prices vary by tour company
tour-some-new-orleans-cemeteries

Tour some New Orleans cemeteries

#6 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

1300 St. Louis St.
1 to 2 hours
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Prices vary by tour company
go-on-a-voodoo-tour

Go on a voodoo tour

#5 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

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1 to 2 hours
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24/7 daily
stroll-through-the-garden-district

Stroll through the Garden District

#4 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

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2 hours to Half Day
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$36 for adults; $26 for children ages 5-12; $33 for seniors
visit-the-the-national-wwii-museum

Visit the The National WWII Museum

#3 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

945 Magazine St.
2 hours to Half Day
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24/7 daily
check-out-frenchmen-street

Check out Frenchmen Street

#2 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

Frenchmen Street
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
explore-the-french-quarter

Explore the French Quarter

#1 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

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2 hours to Half Day
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