Best activities in New Orleans
Check out the top activities in New Orleans, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. City Park
1. City Park
258 local reviews
City Park, New Orleans
NeighborhoodPolitical
City Park offers something for everyone. Botanical Garden. Art in the open-air Besthoff Sculpture Garden, and …
City Park offers a variety of activities for the whole family. There's an amusement park with rides weather pe…
City Park is one of my favorite places to visit. Its unique and magical just like the city of New Orleans."Tod…
1. City Park
1. City Park
258 local reviews
City Park, New Orleans
Marie Jo
City Park offers something for everyone. Botanical Garden. Art in the open-air Besthoff Sculpture Garden, and Art Museum (NOMA). Sprawling g…
Claire
City Park offers a variety of activities for the whole family. There's an amusement park with rides weather permitting. Putt Putt Gold, Stor…
Sean
City Park is one of my favorite places to visit. Its unique and magical just like the city of New Orleans."Today’s City Park offers somethin…
2. New Orleans Museum of Art
2. New Orleans Museum of Art
151 local reviews
Art galleryMuseumPoint of interest
It's the primary museum in the City. It's also in City Park across from Bayou St. John and the New Orleans str…
Art museum located in city park with an sculpture park. Friday night activities every week also free on Wedne…
They have rotating exhibits and activities. Love the Asian collection on the top floor.
2. New Orleans Museum of Art
2. New Orleans Museum of Art
151 local reviews
Charles
It's the primary museum in the City. It's also in City Park across from Bayou St. John and the New Orleans streetcar line. All facilitating …
Jennifer
Art museum located in city park with an sculpture park. Friday night activities every week also free on Wednesdays for Louisiana residents.
Vats
They have rotating exhibits and activities. Love the Asian collection on the top floor.
3. Audubon Zoo
3. Audubon Zoo
113 local reviews
ZooPoint of interestEstablishment
We love going to the Zoo over and over again. They have great activities for kids.
One of our families favorite places to go, the zoo is beautiful and offers many fun activities for the kids. T…
Zoo with water park and other adventure activities
3. Audubon Zoo
3. Audubon Zoo
113 local reviews
Zana
We love going to the Zoo over and over again. They have great activities for kids.
Rachel & David
One of our families favorite places to go, the zoo is beautiful and offers many fun activities for the kids. There is even a water park insi…
Michelle
Zoo with water park and other adventure activities
4. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
4. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
72 local reviews
AquariumPet storeStore
Another Kid Friendly activity.
Family fun activities at the Aquarium of the Americas
Like sea critters? This is the place for you! Great for families. Step into Parakeet Pointe and meet some para…
4. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
4. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
72 local reviews
Annie
Another Kid Friendly activity.
Kay
Family fun activities at the Aquarium of the Americas
Angela
Like sea critters? This is the place for you! Great for families. Step into Parakeet Pointe and meet some parakeets close-up and in-your-fac…
5. Louisiana Children's Museum
5. Louisiana Children's Museum
17 local reviews
MuseumPoint of interestEstablishment
Great place for toddlers with lots of interesting activities.
Kid's entertainment & educational fun activities
Hours of fun for kids of all ages. Near to other major museums (Ogden, WW2, Comtemporaty Arts Center) and a zi…
5. Louisiana Children's Museum
5. Louisiana Children's Museum
17 local reviews
Melanie
Great place for toddlers with lots of interesting activities.
Annette
Kid's entertainment & educational fun activities
Bekah And Brian
Hours of fun for kids of all ages. Near to other major museums (Ogden, WW2, Comtemporaty Arts Center) and a zillion art galleries, too.
6. Bourbon Street
6. Bourbon Street
21 local reviews
Bourbon St, New Orleans
Route
Experience the New Orleans nightlife by enjoying all the nighttime activities on Bourbon Street.
This is where the adult activity happens. I don't recommend bringing kids here. But there is live music, resta…
Good Bars, Nightclubs, Entertainment. Be prepared to see strange things if you've never been to a city a night…
6. Bourbon Street
6. Bourbon Street
21 local reviews
Bourbon St, New Orleans
Samtha
Experience the New Orleans nightlife by enjoying all the nighttime activities on Bourbon Street.
Mark
This is where the adult activity happens. I don't recommend bringing kids here. But there is live music, restaurants, souvenir shops, bars,…
Alec
Good Bars, Nightclubs, Entertainment. Be prepared to see strange things if you've never been to a city a night before.