Experience the Crescent City!
New Orleans is a popularly unique tourist attraction in the United States that deserves a spot in your bucket list. It is a one-of-a-kind city that offers a wide range of exciting, thrilling, and sometimes, intriguing experiences. Other than the French Quarter, the city has a lot more to offer including jazz and cajun music, mardi gras, gumbo festivals, and other interesting activities. This city isalso dubbed the "Hollywood South" owing to its contribution to the film industry and pop culture.
Rated 3rd among the top 10 largest cities in the United States in 2021 behind New York and Chicago, New Orleans has been making a noise for itself. If you're wondering why this city has grown in popularity over the years, we've got you beat with a list of things to see and do in the city!
1. Jackson Square
In the French Quarter of New Orleans sits Jackson Square, or Place d'Armes, which was originally known as Place des Arts. The St. Louis Cathedral, with its white exterior and distinctive cone-shaped spires, steals the show on one side of the plaza. There is a lot to see and do in the area along the Mississippi, including the millhouse, the moonwalk, and the riverboat docks.
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Jackson Square
Address: 701 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States
Contact Information: +1 504-658-3200
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2. Jazz Music at Preservation Hall
If you don't know about the city's rich history of music conservation, you're probably missing out. On St. Peters Street in New Orleans' famous French Quarter, a crowd gathers nightly to watch the gallery's exhibits. This iron fence leads to Preservation Hall, one of the world's most respected music venues. Dedicated to the preservation of New Orleans jazz, the house band plays on a regular basis.
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Preservation Hall
Address: 726 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States
Contact Information: (504) 522-2841
3. Carousel Bar & Lounge
With a merry-go-round bar like this, partying in the USA would be a lot more fun. And with bartenders serving up New Orleans' most famous beverages for decades, the Monteleone Hotel has become a long-standing city favorite for 56 years. Its historical and cultural ambiance belies the carousel gimmickry which adds to a unique experience. Ramos Gin Fizz, Brandy Milk Punch, Pimm's Cup, and Sazerac are among their most popular cocktails.
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Hotel Monteleone
Address: 214 Royal St. New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, United States
Contact Information: (504) 523-3341
4. Beignets at Cafe Du Monde
Trying Café Du Monde's signature beignets (French doughnuts) since 1862 is a must when you visit New Orleans. What makes it special? Aside from their long record of serving doughnuts as a specialty, their fritters are actually a popular go-to snack served fruit-filled or plain. They go well with their signature café au laits and chicory coffee.
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Cafe Du Monde
Address: 848 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States
Contact Information: +1 800-772-2927
5. New Orleans Museum of Art
Museums provide an important platform for people to share their views on issues such as poverty, inequality, intolerance, and discrimination in a wide range of cultural and social situations. Aside from featuring antiquities dating back more than 5,000 years, this museum in New Orleans is one of the country's top 25 most significant and largest institutions. So, if you think this attraction is worth exploring, travel to the USA and make your way to New Orleans real soon!
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New Orleans Museum of Art
Address: 1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124, United States
Contact Information: +1 504-658-4100
6. Besthoff Sculpture Garden
This eleven-acre historic park in New Orleans is situated only a few blocks from the city's municipal park. First opened in 2003, the garden has quadrupled in size to feature more than 90 sculptures. Two lagoons are surrounded by pine, magnolia, and live oak woods. The garden's design allows a viewing tour for tourists to enjoy the blooming scenery.
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Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Address: 1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124, United States
Contact Information: +1 504-658-4100
7. Audubon Zoo
As one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States, the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans offers an excellent diversion from the bustling streets of the city. A wide variety of animals can be seen in the park, including tigers, leopards, lions, and tigers' prey. If you’re into reptiles, white alligators are also found at Audubon Zoo as well.
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Audubon Zoo
Address: 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, United States
Contact Information: +1 504-861-2537
8. Louisiana Children’s Museum
This interactive space for children is a go-to spot in New Orleans. Hands-on learning and play experience await toddlers, children ages 2 to 10, and their families, which could be a perfect place for educational bonding. In fact, the Louisiana Children’s Museum isis known for its attractions, which include Middendorf's restaurant, a hot air balloon, and a shrimp boat!
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Louisiana Children’s Museum
Address: 15 Henry Thomas Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124, United States
Contact Information: +1 504-523-1357
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels.
