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#1Steamboat Natchez Daytime Jazz Cruise
Hop on board an authentic steam-powered sternwheel paddle boat bound for the Mississippi River and waterfront views of New Orleans. While you cruise, experie...
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#2New Orleans Ghosts, Voodoo, Vampire, and Witches Tour
Catch sight of spirits and tantalise yourself with tales of ghosts, voodoo, and vampires during our most popular walking tour of the French Quarter. Travel t...
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#3Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise
Step on board one of last authentic steam-powered steamboats for a memorable cruise around New Orleans on the Mississippi River. Hear stories of the Big Easy...
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#4Cajun Bayou & Swamp Tour - New Orleans
Just outside New Orleans, you can explore Cajun culture in an exotic bayou filled with thriving flora and wildlife. From the comfort of a 22-passenger boat, ...
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#5Tour 2 Plantations w/ Transport from New Orleans
Take an eye-opening look into American history with visits to your choice of 2 of 3 prominent plantation homes (Whitney, Oak Alley or Laura Plantations) alon...
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#6French Quarter Walking Tour With 1850 House Museum Admission
Ticket includes admission to the 1850 House Museum. Tours are daily from the 1850 House Museum Store at 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Also guests can enjoy the ...
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#7Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise
The Paddlewheeler Creole Queen invites you to step back in time as you board her open-air decks to the drifting sounds of live jazz as the sun slips behind t...
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#8New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Discover the very best of New Orleans on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. With a 1 or 3 day pass you can explore all of the key landmarks at your own pa...
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#9Jean Lafitte Swamp & Bayou Boat Tour
The spay rises from the surface of the water as you cruise through the Louisiana wetlands on a fascinating boat tour of the bayou. Your expert guide leads th...
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#10New Orleans Cemetery & Voodoo Walking Tour w/ Transport
Book now to gain exclusive entry to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Admission is is prohibited without a licensed tour guide. We offer small tours into St. Louis C...
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Things to Do in New Orleans
Known for coming alive during Mardi Gras, the Big Easy actually has far more to offer than colourful beads and lots of partying. Things to do in New Orleans include enjoying live jazz music, going on paddlewheel river steamboat tours, walking through sculpture gardens, and eating lots of local Creole and Cajun cuisine. There is a great deal of history in this southern city, a fact that will appease both history buffs and patriotic travellers alike. And you will never have a shortage of haunted attractions in New Orleans, where both the historical significance and strong spiritual vibe of the city and Louisiana lend themselves to lots of ghostly stories.
Areas & Neighbourhoods
A trip to NOLA has made its way onto more than one bucket list, appealing to night owls, families, and foodies alike. Whether you want to take a walk though streets and attractions steeped in rich tales or sit down at a new trendy restaurant, New Orleans is ready to welcome you with open arms on your next vacation.
French Quarter — This well-known district stands out for its colourful history and raucous bar scene, making it a popular stop on any vacation to New Orleans. Things to do here include touring historical homes and the famed Bourbon Street.
Art District — If you’re artistic, a walkabout in the art district is in order. In this unique stretch of New Orleans, industrial buildings have been transformed into vibrant open spaces.
Lakeview — Just a short distance from downtown, Lakeview gained its moniker from its location near Lake Pontchartrain. This neighbourhood is a must-stop destination for anyone visiting New Orleans who has an interest in throwing a line in the water or taking a lazy, thoughtful stroll along the shore.
New Orleans tours and day trips are always available to take you through the most popular areas.
What to See in New Orleans
Once upon a time, the cabaret shows in The Big Easy were frowned upon, but these days they are definitely something to see while you’re in New Orleans. Other sites that attract people from around the country include the New Orleans Opera and the Chickie Wah Wah jazz and dance club.
Things to Do & Attractions in New Orleans
People-watch on Bourbon Street, eat lots of Creole food, and pay a visit to the Voodoo Museum. There is lots for tourists to do in the heart of Louisiana. Home to St. Louis Cathedral and its fair share of above-ground cemeteries, New Orleans is worth its weight in history and you’ll never find a better bowl of gumbo anywhere else. Don’t leave without a visit to French Market, which is the oldest public market in the nation, and eat a delicious beignet at Café Du Monde. Tour Jackson Square and catch some of the best jazz performances in the world on Frenchmen Street. Thankfully, tours in New Orleans make it easy to see this memorable city, so you don’t have figure out how to cram it all on in your own.
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- Hotels in New Orleans
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- New Orleans Courtyard Hotel
- Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
- The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
- Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue
- The Whitney Hotel
- Frenchmen Hotel
- Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
- International House Hotel
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