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French Quarter is known for being walkable and family-friendly with many neighborhood options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the riverfront, while others visit for the local live music. French Quarter's hotels make a great home base for venturing out into the greater New Orleans area.

Sightseeing around French Quarter

The area's storied past is told through its monuments and historic sites, while the museums provide some cultural flavor. Presbytere, Louisiana State Museum, and Historic Voodoo Museum feature captivating exhibits. You can check out the local talent at Preservation Hall, Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre, and Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. Monuments like Saint Louis Cathedral, Saint Augustine Church, and Battle of Liberty Place Monument honor the area. Learn about the local history at Cabildo, Pontalba Buildings, and Washington Artillery Park. Be sure to get some family photos at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, John P Lyons Memorial Center, and Audubon Zoo.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Louis Armstrong Park, Woldenberg Park, or Lafayette Square. Plan to do some shopping while in town? Consider The Shops at JAX Brewery, French Market, and The Shops at Canal Place. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Steamboat Natchez Dock, Algiers Ferry Terminal, and The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk.

Don't miss some of the area's most popular attractions, such as Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Jackson Square, and New Orleans Jazz Park. Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, and New Orleans Pharmacy Museum will also leave an impression.

Getting around French Quarter

New Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront) is the closest major airport, 5.8 miles (9.3 km) from French Quarter. The next closest airport is New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.), located 11.7 miles (18.9 km) away.