- Our list of the best things to do in New Orleans, Louisiana, features the top 89 nearby activities — including 40 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- New Orleans, LA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sights & Landmarks, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 35 things to do within the city of New Orleans, LA , followed by 54 popular activities in nearby cities, including Metairie, Gretna, Kenner, Barataria, Marrero, Westwego, Lafitte, Jefferson, River Ridge and Slidell
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Travel to three upscale restaurants and bars and sip nine or more samples of wine paired with assorted cheeses and small bites
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Washington Square Park offers guests the opportunity to go on scenic walks and to people watch in a tranquil environment. Visitors of this site will often hear music being played.
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Known as one of the top party destinations in the United States, Bourbon Street features a variety of nightlife destinations for guests to visit. Visitors who want to take advantage of the site's open container laws can also visit a variety of shops throughout the day.
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A fixture in most major American cities, the Hard Rock Café of New Orleans is a restaurant and bar with special rooms that can be booked for group events. The location also sells the brand's famous Hard Rock Café t-shirts.
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Riverbend offers guests the opportunity to travel along the Mississippi River and is a proper location for those who wish to go jogging, walking, or biking. The location, which features railroad tracks, is located near the Aubudon Park zoo.
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The Waldorf Astoria of New Orleans is a luxury hotel that features a bar, a café, and in-room dining. The location, which also features a spa, can be booked for weddings and other events.
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The historic Gretna-Jackson Avenue Ferry was in operation in the 1920s. Although the ferry is no longer in operation, visitors may still visit the landing where there remains ferries and memorabilia about the past service.
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Constructed since 1712, the Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop was famous for being the favorite eloping place for couples. It now host weddings and can also be rented.
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Devoted to preserving and celebrating the history and culture of the Gretna area, the Gretna Historical Society preserves historic buildings, maintains archives and collections, and hosts a variety of programs and special events.
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The current structure known as St. Joseph Church & Gardens was built in 1927 according to the Spanish Baroque style. Adjacent to the church itself, visitors can wander through a serene meditation garden with landscaped plants and several benches.
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As a bingo hall, Gretna Bingo Palace hosts 27 games weekly and features hand held bingo screens to mark cards. Visitors will receive a complimentary card to play with on their birthday.