New Orleans Area 2024 Travel Destinations

New Orleans is the largest city in Louisiana, and one of the most visited cities in the world.

It is the locale of the French Quarter and Canal Street, and features world-class hotels, B&Bs, and vacation rentals.

"The Big Easy" is located on curves on the Mississippi River, and also called "The Crescent City". Downtown is the Caesars Superdome, home of the NFL New Orleans Saints, the Sugar Bowl, and the site of numerous Super Bowls.

Attractions in New Orleans

New Orleans offers visitors historic streetcars, riverboat rides, museums, zoos, art galleries, shopping, world-class cuisine, and authentic music. Popular attractions include:

• National World War II Museum
• Riverboat rides on the Mississippi River
• Caesars Superdome
• St. Louis Cathedral
• Streetcar rides
• Historic cemetery tours

• The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans

  Aquarium of the Americas
• Audubon Park
• Audubon Zoo
• The Cabildo in the French Quarter
• The Presbytere
• French Market
• Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
• Preservation Hall
• Garden District & St. Charles Avenue
• Louisiana Children's Museum
• Chalmette National Historical Park
• Lafitte Greenway
• Longue Vue House & Gardens

Popular annual events include:

• Mardi Gras
• New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
• Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival
• Essence Festival
• French Quarter Festival
• Sugar Bowl Classic

New Orleans Area Cities and Destinations

A number of cities and towns are located within easy driving distance of New Orleans, and offer a variety of attractions and things to do!

Popular Travel Destinations and Attractions near New Orleans

 

List of Louisiana State Parks & Historic Sites near New Orleans

Several Louisiana State Parks are located near New Orleansand offer travelers a wide range of outdoor activities. Enjoy camping, fishing, swimming, biking, paddling and picnic areas. Many parks offer cabins, glamping and meeting facilities.

State Park or Historic Site	Location
Bayou Segnette State Park	Westwego
Bayou Chitto State Park	Franklinton
Fairview-Riverside State Park	Madisonville
Fountainebleau State Park	Mandeville
Fort Pike State Historic Site	New Orleans
Grand Isle State Park	Grand Isle
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park	St. Martinville
Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site	St. Martinville
Rosedown State Historic Site	St. Francisville
St. Bernard State Park	Braithwaite
Tickfaw State Park	Springfield

 

More New Orleans Area Information & Resources Visit NewOrleans.com - The Official New Orleans Tourism Website New Orleans at LouisianaTravel.com The Official Travel Website of the State of Louisiana Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau Plaquemines Parish Office of Tourism St. Bernard Parish Office of Tourism Plaquemines Parish Office of Tourism Louisiana Office of State Parks New Orleans Travel Guide at TripAdvisor

 

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