10 TOP Things to Do in Louisiana August 2026

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Things to do

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

£33

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

£26

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

£18

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

£49

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

ariel view of paddle boat on river in New Orleans

Creole Queen Historic Battlefield Cruise

£35

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket

£32

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

£23

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Sunday Riverboat Jazz Cruise

£33

per adult

78% of travellers recommend

New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

£26

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

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Canal Street

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Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.

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French Quarter

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.

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New Orleans Central Business District

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.

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Arts/Warehouse District

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. Top attractions like National World War II Museum and Riverwalk Marketplace Shopping Center are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Julia Stop or Saint Charles at Saint Joseph Stop to see more of the city.

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Garden District

Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or New Orleans Fire Department Museum and Educational Center while you're exploring the area.

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Lower Garden District

Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and National World War II Museum.

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