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#21 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Other; Tour
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- Jul 9, 2009 "Interesting"
- Jun 8, 2009 "Nothing Special"
- Jun 4, 2009 "a fun way to spend a couple of hours"
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#22 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
This historic home, built in 1857 by James Gallier, Jr., now serves as a museum. Tours are available Monday-Friday.
Attraction type: History museum; Historic home; Other
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- May 6, 2009 "Very significant history and well worth the trip"
- Jun 4, 2005 "Excellent historic home, even better tour guides"
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#23 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Attraction type: Bar/club; Theater
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- Jan 3, 2009 "Awesome Music History Spot!"
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#24 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Low-key jazz bar.
Attraction type: Jazz bar
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- Jan 12, 2009 "Spotted Cat"
- Dec 21, 2008 "Ideal relaxed bar"
- Feb 6, 2008 "Fun place"
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#25 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
History museum offering information on the culture of New Orleans and Louisiana.
Attraction type: Museum; History museum; Other
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#26 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Mar 3, 2009 "Y'alls got no idea..."
- Jul 1, 2008 "The Divest of Dive Bars but Lots of Fun"
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#27 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Popular club in New Orleans attracts an eclectic crowd.
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jan 10, 2009 "No Bud Lite ;)"
- Nov 18, 2008 "best beer selection in new orleans"
- Aug 30, 2008 "awesome, real jazz/blues/funk club. YOU SHOULD GO!"
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#28 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
This historic building, which dates back to 1806, now houses a bar and two restaurants.
Attraction type: Piano bar; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Bar/club
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- May 22, 2009 "Best bar on Bourbon"
- May 31, 2006 "Step Back in Time at the Old Absinthe House"
- May 31, 2006 "From High Profile Attorney's To Off Duty Bell Boys - There Is A Stool For All"
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#29 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
The burial site for many of the people who lived in the mansions of the surrounding Garden District.
Attraction type: Cemetery; Other
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- Mar 29, 2009 "Very nice tour"
- Dec 21, 2008 "Go with the Save Our Cemeteries Tour"
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#30 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Male strip club
Attraction type: Bar/club; Other
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- Feb 4, 2009 "Naughty fun"
- Jul 24, 2007 "Where the Boys Are"
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#31 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Attraction type: Gay bar; Piano bar
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- Jan 10, 2008 "Nice, Casual Place"
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#32 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Considered one of the most haunted locations in the French Quarter, a peak at this historic mansion (circa 1832) will send chills up and down your spine.
Attraction type: Historic home; Historic site
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- Apr 16, 2009 "Spooky Image"
- Apr 14, 2009 "No orbs or ectoplasm but got a nice shot of a ghost,......"
- Mar 23, 2008 "Creepy"
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#33 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Founded in 1789, this cemetery is the oldest in New Orleans and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Attraction type: Cemetery
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- May 30, 2009 "Safety"
- Feb 16, 2009 "Finally Saw It"
- Feb 15, 2009 "We enjoyed it!"
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#34 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Attraction type: Educational site
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- May 12, 2009 "GREAT experience!"
- Jul 8, 2008 "One of the best meals we had in all of NOLA!"
- Mar 8, 2008 "The Real Thing"
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#35 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Home to sea creatures from the Caribbean, Amazon, Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi River.
Attraction type: Aquarium; Other
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- Jun 9, 2009 "Aquarium Brought Out the Kid in Us!"
- May 23, 2009 "Great Place for Entertainment with Children"
- Dec 31, 2008 "Up close & personal with sharks, stingrays and sea otters! Loved it!"
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#36 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
One of the largest urban parks in the country, City Park has golf, tennis and horseback riding.
Attraction type: Urban park; Park; Tourist/visitor center; Other
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- Dec 21, 2008 "Loved Celebration in the Oaks"
- May 18, 2007 "no snack bars in museum or gardens"
- Jul 14, 2005 "A pleasant (but hot) Sunday afternoon at the City Park"
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#37 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
New Orleans Spirit Tours offers walking tours featuring our famous cemeteries, voodoo legends like Marie Laveau, real-life ghosts of the French Quarter and the Big Easy vampire stories that sparked the imagination of writers such as Anne Rice. Walk with us through the historic Vieux Carre and discover why New Orleans is the most fascinating haunted city in North America.
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Tour
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- May 29, 2009 "Great Cemetary Tour, Not Much about Voodoo"
- May 23, 2009 "Spot on with the History, kind of skeptical on the ghost stories"
- Mar 18, 2009 "Fun and facts all in one."
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#38 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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- Jun 11, 2009 "Good time!"
- Jun 7, 2009 "Absolutely amazing experience"
- Apr 8, 2009 "Excellent Time"
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#39 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Attraction type: Bar/club; Dance club/disco; Bowling alley
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- Apr 23, 2009 "Fun, Fun, Fun"
- Jul 9, 2008 "A very unique experience"
- May 25, 2008 "Sorta run down"
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#40 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
There's just enough voodoo lore here to introduce you to the history and culture of this spiritual practice and to tempt you to bring home a love potion or voodoo doll as a souvenir. Guided swamp, plantation and cemetery tours are available.
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Other
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- Apr 26, 2009 "Interesting Small Spiritual Museum"
- Jan 31, 2009 "An interesting place to spend a little time"
- Jan 1, 2007 "Fascinating!"
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