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76°F 24°C

5 in 12 cm

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89°F 31°C

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New Orleans School of Cooking

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#1 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

Offers day-long classes in which students can learn to cook favorite local dishes, such as jambalaya, shrimp Creole and gumbo.

Attraction type: Educational site

Traveler Reviews:

Jul 15, 2009 "The most fun with good food, too!"
Jun 21, 2009 "Fun way to spend time while avoiding the heat in N'Awlins"
Jun 14, 2009 "great experience, great company"

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New Orleans' Original Cocktail Tour

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#2 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

Attraction type: Tour

Traveler Reviews:

Jul 8, 2009 "Sandy is a must for this tour"
Jul 8, 2009 "Awesome Tour!"
Jun 28, 2009 "Awesome Tour!"

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St. Louis Cathedral

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#3 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

The major landmark of the French Quarter is the oldest continuously active cathedral in the U.S.

Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building

Traveler Reviews:

Jun 22, 2009 "A Beautiful Experience"
Mar 29, 2009 "Stunning centerpiece"
Mar 4, 2009 "Beautiful!"

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Bloody Mary's Tours

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#4 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

Bloody Mary is a one woman show that offers in depth ghost, cemetery and spiritual tours of New Orleans. She is a native of the city and specializes in many different kind of haunted tours as well as

Attraction type: Tour

Traveler Reviews:

Jul 17, 2009 "Waste of Time"
Jul 13, 2009 "Informative & very fun!!!"
Jul 12, 2009 "Ghost Tour 101"

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National World War II Museum (National D-Day Museum)

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#5 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

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.

Attraction type: Specialty museum; History museum; Shop; Military museum; Museum

Traveler Reviews:

Jul 12, 2009 "Fascinating!"
Jun 22, 2009 "You owe it to yourself and especially to the people who served to visit this museum"
May 21, 2009 "An Absolute Jewel of Education and History"

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Garden District

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#6 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

An area of the city that features numerous historic homes.

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Neighborhood; Historic walking area

Traveler Reviews:

May 23, 2009 "Stately French homes and mansions"
Mar 13, 2009 "take a tour or print one out!"
Mar 4, 2009 "Garden District by Street Car"

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Hurricane Katrina Tour - America's Greatest Catastrophe

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#7 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

This is a tour of the areas most affected by Hurricane Katrina, such as the 9th Ward and Lakeview. Learn some educational lessons about the history and topography of New Orleans and see the progress...

Attraction type: Tour

Traveler Reviews:

Jul 9, 2009 "Good Informative Tour"
May 23, 2009 "Best Hurricane Katrina tour"
May 8, 2009 "A must for first time visitors"

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Jackson Square

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#8 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

Fun area with street painters, musicians and jugglers.

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Scenic/historic walking area

Traveler Reviews:

Jul 10, 2009 "Can't beat it"
Apr 29, 2009 "Ambiance of a European/Caribbean Paradise, with Funk!"
Apr 22, 2009 "Love the band!"

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Ogden Museum of Southern Art

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#9 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

The range of the collections include painting, sculpture, photography, self-taught art, ceramics and mixed media by Southern artists.

Attraction type: Art museum

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Audubon Zoo

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#10 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

Take a worldwide safari through Asia, Africa, Australian Outback and the Louisiana Swamp to view more than 1,500 animal species.

Attraction type: Zoo; Other

Traveler Reviews:

Jun 19, 2009 "Babies first trip to the zoo"
Jun 16, 2009 "Beautiful zoo--Fantastic location for wedding!"
May 29, 2009 "Pretty Good Zoo"

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French Quarter

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#11 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

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 Orleans Tours are...

Attraction type: Neighborhood; Scenic/historic walking area; Town center/square/plaza; Flea/street market

Traveler Reviews:

Apr 18, 2009 "Touristy History, Stay safe"
Feb 19, 2009 "Nothing like the Big Easy"
Feb 18, 2009 "I Love Nola!!"

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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#12 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

A restaurant, bar and jazz club all under one roof.

Attraction type: Jazz bar; Other

Traveler Reviews:

Jun 22, 2009 "A Totally Fun Evening"
Apr 22, 2009 "fabulous music, small intimate place, no hastle to drink"
Oct 20, 2008 "Well Worth a Trip"

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Historic New Orleans Walking Tours

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#13 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

Attraction type: Tour

Traveler Reviews:

Apr 23, 2009 "Highly Recommend the Tour That Begins at the Bookstore in The Rink"
Mar 23, 2009 "Great Tour of the French Quarter..."
Mar 11, 2009 "Ask for Dave Roberts"

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Preservation Hall

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#14 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

Historic and inexpensive jazz venue may not serve food or drinks, but the music it serves up is first rate.

Attraction type: Jazz bar; Performance; Other; Landmark/point of interest

Traveler Reviews:

Jun 7, 2009 "Overrated"
Apr 23, 2009 "Line up early. SRO is not fun."
Apr 22, 2009 "Worth your $10, but try to get a seat"

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Audubon Insectarium

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#15 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

The Audubon Insectarium is the newest attraction in New Orleans - a must for the kids - come inside the historic Custom House and see the world's most common animals - insects... Various areas of...

Attraction type: Other; Specialty museum

Traveler Reviews:

Jun 15, 2009 "beautiful and buggy!"
May 27, 2009 "Kids loved it"
May 26, 2009 "Fun for the Whole Family"

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Gray Line Tours

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#16 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

Tour of Katrina Site

Attraction type: Tour

Traveler Reviews:

Jul 15, 2009 "Gray Line City tour was lame"
Jun 4, 2009 "Your trip to NOLA wouldn't be complete without a tour with Gray Line"
May 23, 2009 "Super City Tour is really Super"

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Cafe Lafitte in Exile

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#17 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

This is one of the oldest gay establishments in the United States.

Attraction type: Historic site; Gay bar

Traveler Reviews:

May 5, 2009 "FANTASTIC"
Sep 21, 2008 "Awsome fun"
Jun 27, 2008 "Best Gay Bar in the SOUTH"

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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop and Bar

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#18 of 289 attractions in New Orleans

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 different. Horse and buggy...

Attraction type: Bar/club; Historic site

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