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New Orleans LA Tourist Attractions

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Enlarge	Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World Come see where Mardi Gras is made!! Category: New Orleans Museum in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Mardi Gras World invites you to take a look behind the magic of Mardi Gras on your next visit to New Orleans! Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World is New Orleans' showcase of carnival, with thousands of sensational sculptured props and breath-taking giant figures on display all year-round. Tourists are encouraged to bring their cameras and picture themselves next to King Kong, Marilyn Monroe, the giant Bacchsaurus, and thousands of other props and sculptures. Our daily tours take you through this once-forbidden location inside New Orleans where Mardi Gras is made. You can now see Blaine Kern's artists and sculptors actually create the magical images and figures of Mardi Gras in full view of visitors throughout the year. At night, the facility comes alive for the most unique parties on the planet. Conventions and groups wishing an incredible setting for an unforgettable party have their dreams come true in the spectacular home of carnival -- Mardi Gras World!
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Enlarge	Cajun Critters Swamp Tour Swamp Tour Category: Westwego Aquarium near New Orleans, Louisiana User Rating: Description of this New Orleans area Attraction: New Orleans' finest swamp tour!! We were featured on "Switched" reality television show. See wildlife at it's greatest! Travel along the banks of Bayou Segnette.Let our cajun CAPTAIN JAMES show you the ways of the cajun people.You will see beautiful birds, cypress trees and alligators!!! "TAKE A RIDE ON THE WILDSIDE'
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Enlarge	French Quarter Phantoms Ghost Tour Walking Tour Category: New Orleans Tour in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: 8 PM Nightly. The French Quarter's Premier Walking Tour. Historically Accurate Tales of Ghosts, Vampires, Violence and Horrific Murders!!! Disturbingly Funny. Appropriate for all ages! Licensed Master Storytellers entertain you and send a chill up your spine on this 2 hour night time walking tour. Our guides have been featured in Southern Living Magazine, on The Sci Fi Channel, the Travel Channel, A&E and more. New Orleans is the most Haunted City in the United States - Join us, We would love to entertain you!! Reservations suggested as we keep our groups small - the better for you to see and hear us my dear. Advance ticketing discounts available through our website www.frenchquarterphantoms.com Welcome to the Dark Side.
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Enlarge	Gallier House Historic House Museum Category: New Orleans Museum in Louisiana User Rating: Description of this New Orleans Attraction: In 1857, esteemed New Orleans architect, James Gallier, Jr., put his considerable talent to work designing a residence of his own. Enjoy a stroll through Gallier's elegant Victorian home, authentically restored to reflect the taste and lifestyle of a successful urban designer in 19th-century New Orleans. Gallier House is an outstanding example of accurate and comprehensive historic restoration of one of New Orleans' loveliest and time-honored landmarks. As part of the annual programming at the Gallier House: during the summer months the house dons her summer dress; every Wednesday, from October through May living history demonstrations are presented, exploring such diverse topics as 19th-century housekeeping to woodworking; and the halls are decked as well as everything else during the holiday season.
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Enlarge	Hermann-Grima House Historic House museum built in 1831. Category: New Orleans Museum in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: The Hermann-Grima Historic House is a restored 1830s Federal-style mansion located in the heart of the historic French Quarter.The house has been painstakingly restored with period antiques and "family" pieces. Museum visitors learn about the people that lived on the property including enslaved individuals and free people of color. They will also visit a unique courtyard garden, a restored slave quarter, a functional open-hearth kitchen and the only intact private stable left in the French Quarter. As part of the annual programming at the Hermann-Grima House: every Thursday, from October through May period cooking demonstrations are given in the 1830s kitchen; late October through All Saints Day the house goes into "mourning"; and the halls are decked as well as everything else during the holiday season.
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Enlarge	Jean Lafitte National Historical Park National Historical Park Category: New Orleans National Park in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve was established to preserve signifcant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region. The park seeks to illustrate the influence of environment and history on the development of a unique regional culture. The park consists of six physically separate sites and a park headquarters located in southeastern Louisiana. The sites in Lafayette, Thibodaux, and Eunice interpret the Acadian culture of the area. The Barataria Preserve (in Marrero) interprets the natural and cultural history of the uplands, swamps, and marshlands of the region. Six miles southeast of New Orleans is the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans and the final resting place for soldiers from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and Vietnam. At 419 Decatur Street in the historic French Quarter is the park's visitor center for New Orleans. This center interprets the history of New Orleans and the diverse cultures of Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region. The Park Headquarters is located in New Orleans.
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Enlarge	Jean Lafitte Swamp and Airboat Tours Journey with us to South Louisiana's Swamplands Category: New Orleans Nature in Louisiana User Rating: Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Journey with us by boat, Cajun-style, for a 1 hour 45 minute tour through the heart of Southern Louisiana's swamplands. Experience real-life adventure for the whole family from the comfort of our swamp boats. Tour back into our privately owned meandering bayous and take a look into the past. View moss draped cypress trees, fascinating plant life and the creatures who make their homes here. Your Cajun guide is a native of the area who will share with you the legends and lore of Louisiana's still untamed wilderness. Bring your camera and capture wildlife at any time! Alligators, snakes, egrets, white-tailed deer, mink and nutria all make their home here in the Louisiana swamplands. Our Coast Guard Certified swamp boats can accommodate up to 250 passengers when all of our tour boats are in use. Each boat has restroom facilities. School groups are welcome and a picnic area is available for the children to bring a bag lunch. Round trip transportation from hotel to swamp facility, add $20 adult, $10 child
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Enlarge	Musee Conti New Orleans Wax Museum Category: New Orleans Museum in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: The Wax Museum tells the story of New Orleans from her founding to the present day. See and Hear 300 years of History, Legend and Scandal with our new interactive sound system. Over 162 life-size figures, plus our very own Haunted Dungeon. Great for school groups, band groups, performance groups, seniors, spouse tours, frequent individual traveler and private parties. Open daily to the public and by appointment.
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Enlarge	New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park National Historical Park Category: New Orleans National Park in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park was established to celebrate the origins and evolution of America's most widely recognized indigenous musical art form. A story rich with innovation, experimentation, controversy and emotion, the park provides an ideal setting to share the cultural history of the people and places that helped shape the development and progression of jazz in New Orleans. Through interpretive techniques designed to educate and entertain, New Orleans Jazz NHP seeks to preserve information and resources associated with the origins and early development of jazz in the city widely recognized as its birthplace.
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Enlarge	New Orleans Spirit Tours Cemetery & Voodoo Tours Ghost & Vampire Tours Category: French Quarter Tour near New Orleans, Louisiana User Rating: Description of this New Orleans area Attraction: CEMETERY & VOODOO TOUR Meets twice daily (except Sunday afternoon) 10:30am & 1:15pm Royal Blend Coffee & Tea House 621 Royal Street Our CEMETERY & VOODOO tour provides an in depth look into New Orleans oldest cemetery, St. Louis #1 where New Orleans unique culture comes alive. Hear compelling stories of some of the city’s most historic figures including Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. Unusual burial methods still in use, extraordinary architecture and decayed ruins make this cemetery a must for every visitors New Orleans Experience. In addition this tour gives a realistic look into the misunderstood practice of Voodoo, investigating it’s West African origins, Catholic influences and history. We will visit sites where Voodoo rituals take place and have the rare opportunity to visit an authentic Voodoo Temple where modern day practitioners worship. Don’t miss this unforgettable tour that combines two of New Orleans most intriguing curiosities! GHOST & VAMPIRE TOUR Meets nightly 8:15pm Toulouse Royale Gift Shop 601 Royal Street Our GHOST & VAMPIRE tour combines the ancient art of storytelling with historical documentation to provide an eerie evening walk of suspense into the dark edges of the historic French Quarter. Discover why the unrested and living dead walk among us. Drink in the tragic history of the city as it’s woven through authentic accounts and folklore. Hear of the gruesome and horrific deeds of the slave owners, the decadent Creoles, and the bloodthirsty! These myths, legends and stories have been collected from city archives and first hand reports. They have astounded natives and visitors alike for over 200 years! Walk with us and find out why New Orleans is the most haunted city in the United States!
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Enlarge	Six Flags New Orleans Category: New Orleans Theme Park in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Six Flags New Orleans is the newest member of the Six Flags family of theme parks. The sprawling 140-acre park has established itself as a premier, regional family destination. It is located at the intersection of I-10 and I-510 (Exit 246A), only minutes from downtown New Orleans and the historic French Quarter. Featuring over 35 rides including six world-class roller coasters, a fantastical LOONEY TUNES themed kids area, amazing new live shows and exciting attractions, Six Flags New Orleans offers something from the mild to the wild for every member of the family!
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Enlarge	The Louisiana State Museum Statewide network of LA focused museums and historic sites Category: New Orleans Museum in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: The Louisiana State Museum includes The Cabildo, Arsenal, Old U.S. Mint, Presbytere, 1850 House and Madame John's Legacy (all in New Orleans), The Old Courthouse Museum (Natchitoches), The E.D. White Historic Site (Thibodaux), The Louisiana State Museum-Patterson, and the Louisiana State Museum-Baton Rouge (opening soon). All museums focus on different aspects of Louisiana history, art, and culture. Visit our website for more information on current exhibits and upcoming programs! AAA and group discounts. 20% for tickets to more than one property. Some buildings handicap accessible. Call ahead if you have special needs.
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Enlarge	The Ogden Museum of Southern Art Museum celebrating Southern art and culture Category: New Orleans Art Museum in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Located in New Orleans’ Warehouse Arts District, The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is home to the most comprehensive collection of Southern art in the nation, celebrating the visual arts of 15 states and the District of Columbia. Art displayed includes all media - paintings, photography, pottery, self-taught, glass, sculpture, wood, metal, craft. More than a Museum, it is a center for celebrating the culture of the South as well, including the region’s literature, music, food and spirit. With 26 galleries, live music on Thursday evenings, and a Museum Store and Center for Southern Craft and Design, a visit to the Ogden Museum is a must!
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Enlarge	Audubon Zoo: A Facility Of Audubon Nature Institute One of the top 5 zoos in the country. More than 2,000 animals in their natural habitat settings, including our white alligator in the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit. Category: New Orleans Nature in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Audubon Zoo: A Facility Of Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, LA
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Enlarge	Beauregard-Keyes House The stately, 1826 mansion in the French Quarter contains collections from the Beauregard family and from noted author Frances Parkinson Keyes. Category: New Orleans Historic Site in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Beauregard-Keyes House in New Orleans, LA
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Enlarge	Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World Come See Where Mardi Gras Is Made! Category: New Orleans Tour in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Tour the 'dens' that house the world's largest fleet of floats and props. Video presentation, try on costumes, see artists and sculptors at work year round. We also offer group tours with mask making, float building and cooking demonstrations/lunch activities. A great place to party at night from 100 guests on up complete with mini Mardi Gras parade. Don't dare forget your camera!
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Enlarge	Celebration Tours, Llc Enjoy everything New Orleans has to offer. Learn about the history, culture, food, music and architecture. Category: New Orleans Tour in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Celebration Tours, Llc in New Orleans, LA
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Enlarge	Confederate Museum This is the oldest museum in Louisiana with the second-largest Confederate collection in the nation. Category: New Orleans Museum in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Confederate Museum in New Orleans, LA
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Enlarge	Creole Queen The deluxe 1,000-passenger paddlewheeler offers daily excursions on the Mississippi River and even dinner cruises as well as private charters. Category: New Orleans Excursion in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Creole Queen in New Orleans, LA
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Enlarge	Gray Line Tours Enjoy a variety of informative and entertaining tours: plantations, swamps, cemeteries, nighttime ghost tours, Hurricane Katrina Tour and cocktail tours. Category: New Orleans Tour in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Gray Line Tours in New Orleans, LA
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Enlarge	Haunted History Tours, Inc. As soon on the Travel Channel, these are the tours you've heard about: haunted sights, cemeteries, voodoo, vampires and more. Category: New Orleans Tour in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Haunted History Tours, Inc. in New Orleans, LA
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Enlarge	Hermann-Grima/gallier Historic Houses Hermann-Grima House and Gallier House offer tours interpreting the Creole lifestyles of New Orleanians in the 19th Century. Category: New Orleans Tour in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Hermann-Grima/gallier Historic Houses in New Orleans, LA
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Enlarge	Historic New Orleans Tours, Inc. Join author/preservationist Robert Florence and other writers, curators, & archivists for cemetery, French Quarter, voodoo, Garden District and haunted tours. Category: New Orleans Tour in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Historic New Orleans Tours, Inc. in New Orleans, LA
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Enlarge	House Of Broel This beautiful mansion exemplifies the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era. Category: New Orleans Historic Site in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: House Of Broel in New Orleans, LA
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Enlarge	Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve National Park Service Rangers offer programs at visitor centers in the French Quarter, Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery and the Barataria Preserve. Category: New Orleans National Park in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve in New Orleans, LA
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Enlarge	Longue Vue House And Gardens Classic revival mansion with eight acres of gardens and fountains with original antiques, cream ware, and art. Category: New Orleans Historic Site in Louisiana Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Longue Vue House And Gardens in New Orleans, LA
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