New Orleans Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(New Orleans, Louisiana - LA, USA)

With a lively atmosphere and near endless tourist attractions that New Orleans has to offer, you'll never get bored during a visit to this fabulous city.

There are attractions to suit all tastes and ages, ranging from the partying and debauchery of Bourbon Street in the French Quarter to the stately homes and gardens of the Garden District, not to mention the zoos, aquariums, museums, art galleries, markets, monuments and historical buildings of various architectural styles that are scattered throughout the city.

Aquarium of the Americas

Address: 1 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana LA, 70130, USA
Tel: +1 504 861 2537
Located in Uptown right on the Mississippi River, the Aquarium of the Americas is home to a stunning array of aquatic wildlife from various habitats, including the Amazon and the Mississippi Delta. Among the more than 7,000 marine species you will see sharks and dolphins, sea otters, sea lions, jellyfish, eels and turtles.
Open hours: Sunday to Thursday - 09:30 to 18:00, Friday and Saturday - 09:30 to 19:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children and seniors, members free. Combination tickets available for the Aquarium, Zoo and IMAX Theater

Audubon Zoo

Address: 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana LA, 70118, USA
Tel: +1 504 861 2537
Audubon Zoo consistently ranks as one of the best zoos in the country and features a wide array of animals from around the world including a number of endangered species. Interactive exhibits are also on offer at Audubon Zoo, as well as scheduled animal shows.
Open hours: April to November, Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:30 to 18:00, November to April, daily - 09:30 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children and seniors, members free. Combination tickets available for the Aquarium, Zoo and IMAX Theater

Entergy Imax Theater

Address: 1 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana LA, 70130, USA
Tel: +1 504 581 IMAX
The Entergy Imax Theater is located next door to the Aquarium of the Americas and is one of only a handful in the world boasting a flat screen, single projection with high definition 3D capabilities. The theater specializes in nature documentaries, with spectacular, real-life images exploding on a screen over five stories in height.
Open hours: daily, except on Mardi Gras day and Christmas Day, first showing 10:00, last show, Sunday to Thursday - 18:00, Friday and Saturday - 20:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children, seniors and members. Combination tickets available for the Aquarium, Zoo and Imax Theater

French Market

Address: French Market Place, New Orleans, Louisiana LA, 70116, USA
Tel: +1 504 522 2621
Located on the banks of the Mississippi from Jackson Square to Barracks Street, the French Market is the oldest continuously operated market in the country, home to buyers and traders since the early 18th century. Today it is a shopper's paradise, with all sorts of weird and wonderful items for sale as well as great food.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 18:00 (starts to wind down an hour before closing).
Admission: free, bargaining is encouraged

Jackson Square

Address: French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana LA, USA
Jackson Square dates back to 1718, forming the center of the French Quarter, and is where most first time visitors begin their exploration of this lively and fascinating part of New Orleans. Adjacent to the mighty Mississippi River and St. Louis Cathedral, the square is home to an eclectic bunch of street performers, jazz musicians, artists and fortunetellers.

Bourbon Street

Address: French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana LA, USA
Bourbon Street is the city's world famous strip of bars and jazz clubs and forms the center of nightlife in New Orleans. Business here is a 24-hour affair and the party never stops. Millions of visitors trawl up and down the street each year, where you'll run into everything from luxury hotels to strip joints, karaoke bars and trendy restaurants.