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Must-Visit Attractions in New Orleans

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Insider Travel Guides

Dozens of cultures commingle and celebrate in America’s melting pot.

With its unique mix of African, French and American influences, New Orleans is called the Big Easy with good reason. This is a party town, so prepare to have a lot of fun! Come, if you can, for Mardi Gras in early spring when the city really lets its hair down. And if you’re out of season, you can visit Mardi Gras World, where they make the costumes. But the party doesn’t stop – and all year round you’ll find jazz, Caribbean music, a thriving drag scene and spontaneous street parties. 

The Insider Guide to New Orleans

Canal Street, on the edge of the French Quarter running from the Mississippi River to Downtown, is a great place to start, with hotels and shopping opps galore. Nearby Bourbon Street is known for its music and nightlife, while Jackson Square is an open-air gallery for artists. Then head over to Frenchmen Street for dance halls, jazz clubs and dive bars. 

The French influence can be seen throughout the city, from Lafayette Square, which dates back to the 18th century, to St Louis cathedral – the oldest cathedral in continuous use in America and the seat of the Roman Catholic archdiocese for New Orleans. 

And it’s not just French history you’ll find here. Nearby Preservation Hall has been the home of jazz since the 1960s, while the LaLaurie mansion was once one of the most prestigious buildings on Royal Street, but it has a grisly history. Come and visit to discover more about its gruesome, murderous owner. 

For outdoor fun with the kids there’s Storyland, a park full of sculptures, and the Audubon Zoo, a nonprofit conservation organisation that houses 2,000 animals. Read on for more ideas on how to enjoy your time in New Orleans. 

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Sugar Plantation Tour

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New Orleans Virtual Self-Paced Guided City Tour

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New Orleans Garden District Historical Tour: Destined To Be Different

New Orleans St. Louis Cemetery #2 Historical Walking Tour: Let the Dead Speak

The Myrtles Plantations Private Tour with Transportation

New Orleans Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour

New Orleans French Quarter Cemetery Walking Tour

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A Solo Traveler's Guide to New Orleans

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A Guide To New Orleans' Cemeteries

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Top Things To Do And See In New Orleans

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A Fitness Lover's Guide To New Orleans

The Best Yoga Studios In New Orleans

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Best Burlesque Shows In New Orleans

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The Best Jazz Clubs And Bars In New Orleans

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Events and Activities in New Orleans, Louisiana | Culture Trip

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Cheap Things To Do

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A Budget Traveler's Guide to NOLA

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See & Do

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A Solo Traveler's Guide to New Orleans

Attractions

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A Guide To New Orleans' Cemeteries

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Music

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See & Do

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See & Do

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See & Do

Top Things To Do And See In New Orleans

Food & Drink

The Best Markets In New Orleans

Shopping

See & Do

The Best Flea Markets and Thrift Stores in New Orleans

Guides & Tips

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Fashion

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Fashion

A Guide To Shopping In The French Quarter, New Orleans

Home & Interiors

The Best Antique Shops In New Orleans

Fashion

Best Shopping Malls In New Orleans

Fashion

Best Costume Stores In New Orleans

Design

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Fashion

A Guide To Shopping On Magazine Street, NOLA

Wellness

Health & Wellness

A Fitness Lover's Guide To New Orleans

Health & Wellness

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Iconic Buildings

Learn about historic sites and special architecture

Architecture

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History

A History Of The St. Louis Cathedral In 1 Minute

Design

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Architecture

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Music in the city

See & Do

Best Burlesque Shows In New Orleans

Music

New Orleans' Best Music Venues For Those Who Don't Like Jazz

Music

The Best Jazz Clubs And Bars In New Orleans

Art

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See & Do

The Best Contemporary Art Galleries in New Orleans

Art

The Best Art Galleries In New Orleans Warehouse District