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69°F 20°C
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The National WWII Museum
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Ollie #1 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 1,120 reviews
Owner description: The mission of this museum focuses on the remembrance and celebration of the American Spirit, teamwork, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who...... more » Owner description: The mission of this museum focuses on the remembrance and celebration of the American Spirit, teamwork, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served during World War II. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Military Museums; Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Metairie Cemetery
Ollie #2 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
This final resting place is home to some exotic tombs, such as a pyramid-and-Sphinx mausoleum.
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  2.9 miles from city center
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St. Louis Cathedral
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Ollie #3 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 547 reviews
The major landmark of the French Quarter is the oldest continuously active cathedral in the U.S.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Royal Street
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Ollie #4 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 485 reviews
This unusual shopping area is one of the city's most historic streets.
Attraction type  Specialty Shops; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1.8 miles from city center
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Mardi Gras / Carnival
Ollie #5 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 209 reviews
Owner description: The grandaddy of American carnivals, this city-wide party is a festival of parades, street celebrations and revelry that takes place every year just...... more » Owner description: The grandaddy of American carnivals, this city-wide party is a festival of parades, street celebrations and revelry that takes place every year just prior to Christian liturgical season of Lent. "Mardi Gras" (Fat Tuesday) is the day before Ash Wednesday and is the final day of Carnival. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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City Park
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Ollie #6 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 240 reviews
One of the largest urban parks in the country, City Park has golf, tennis and horseback riding.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
Frenchmen Street
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Ollie #7 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 574 reviews
Owner description: Get away from the tourists in the French Quarter, and go where the locals go to hear the best jazz in the city. In addition, the good food, cheap...... more » Owner description: Get away from the tourists in the French Quarter, and go where the locals go to hear the best jazz in the city. In addition, the good food, cheap drinks and a vast array of local characters make Frenchmen Street an experience worth having. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Old New Orleans Rum Distillery
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Ollie #8 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 145 reviews
Owner description: Celebration Distillery, located in the Gentilly area of New Orleans, is the Oldest Premium Rum Distillery in US and the only in Louisiana. Tours...... more » Owner description: Celebration Distillery, located in the Gentilly area of New Orleans, is the Oldest Premium Rum Distillery in US and the only in Louisiana. Tours Times:Monday-Friday at 12pm, 2pm & 4pmSaturdays at 2pm & 4pm. The cost is $10/person. Call to book complimentary transportation from the French Quarter Monday-Friday. « less
Attraction type  Factory Tours; Distilleries
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Jackson Square
Ollie #9 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 676 reviews
Fun area with street painters, musicians and jugglers.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Preservation Hall
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Ollie #10 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 354 reviews
Historic and inexpensive jazz venue may not serve food or drinks, but the music it serves up is first rate.
Attraction type  Jazz Bars; Performances; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Garden District
Ollie #11 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 561 reviews
An area of the city that features numerous historic homes.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
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Audubon Zoo
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Ollie #12 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 322 reviews
Take a worldwide safari through Asia, Africa, Australian Outback and the Louisiana Swamp to view more than 1,500 animal species.
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  3.6 miles from city center
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Lafayette Cemetery
Ollie #13 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 189 reviews
The burial site for many of the people who lived in the mansions of the surrounding Garden District.
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  1.8 miles from city center
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Spa Atlantis
Ollie #14 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 101 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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St. Charles Streetcar
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Ollie #15 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 850 reviews
Owner description: Get wherever you want to go in New Orleans with the Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Our extensive network of buses and streetcars winds throughout...... more » Owner description: Get wherever you want to go in New Orleans with the Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Our extensive network of buses and streetcars winds throughout every neighborhood of the Crescent City. From Uptown to Downtown, from Lakeview to the Lower Nine, from Mid-City across the Mississippi River and to the parish lines, the RTA goes there.As streetcars glide underneath grand live oaks and past stately mansions, they offer up relaxing views of the beauty, charm and history of New Orleans for little cost. When riders board these historic vehicles they are boarding a piece of movable New Orleans history. The RTA operates three streetcar lines: the famous, historic St. Charles line, the Canal Street line, and the Riverfront line. All lines either run along or intersect with Canal Street in the area between the French Quarter and the Central Business District (CBD) connecting Uptown/Garden District, Carrollton, Mid-City, City Park and the Marigny. The RTA is currently adding more Streetcar lines. « less
Attraction type  Trams; Transportation
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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French Quarter
Ollie #16 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 1,328 reviews

The French Quarter is so much more than just partying on Bourbon Street. While visiting New Orleans, take a walking tour of the French Quarter. Tours hosted by Historic New... more »

Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Flea/ Street Markets
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Mardi Gras World
As featured in 3 days in New Orleans
Ollie #17 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 318 reviews
Owner description: Mardi Gras World is the most unique attraction in America’s most uniquely attractive city. Come see how Mardi Gras is made and get up close to Mardi...... more » Owner description: Mardi Gras World is the most unique attraction in America’s most uniquely attractive city. Come see how Mardi Gras is made and get up close to Mardi Gras' grandest floats and sculptures. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
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Rock n Bowl - Mid City Lanes
Ollie #18 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 113 reviews
Attraction type  Bowling Alleys; Bar/ Clubs; Dance Club/ Discos
Distance  2.3 miles from city center
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
Ollie #19 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 404 reviews

Reported to be the oldest bar in the USA.  Order a T-shirt while you are there, and take a look at the live music. The quality is inconsistent, but it's often fun or always... more »

Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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New Orleans Museum of Art
Ollie #20 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 62 reviews
This museum specializes in pre-Columbian art but also houses paintings from European painters like Picasso and Degas.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
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