Things to Do in New Orleans, LA

  • 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
  • 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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0.0 Miles
An opportunity to party on one of twelve private balcony venues stretching across Bourbon Street
4.4 Miles
92% 13 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Jefferson, NH MoreLess Info
Filled with nature trails, Pondicherry Wildlife Reserve offers visitors scenery of the ponds and mountains that make up the surrounding wetlands. The reserve is a popular spot for bird watching.
4.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 1521 Palm Street, Metairie, LA 70001 MoreLess Info
Metaire Park contains a gym and a running path for visitors who wish to exercise. The location also contains picnic shelters and a playground area, making it a suitable location for a family outing.
4.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Neighborhoods 5851 5th Avenue, Marrero, LA 70072 MoreLess Info
Jefferson Parish is a parish that has a total area of 665-square-miles, 370-square-miles of which is water. The parish is home to Lake Pontchartrain as well as the parts of the Mississippi River.
5.3 Miles
- 9 votes
Historic Sites East of Causeway Boulevard Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006 MoreLess Info
Metairie's Camp Parapet Monument marks the location of a Civil War era military fortification once used by the Confederacy. The fort's powder magazine still stands, and is open for visitors to explore.
5.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 1125 Rosa Avenue, Metairie, LA 70005 MoreLess Info
A community park and sports facility, Lakeshore Playground is equipped with fields for both baseball and softball competitions. There is also a nearby play area for the little ones to enjoy.
5.9 Miles
95% 56 votes
Airboat Tours 363 Louisiana St, Westwego, LA 70094 MoreLess Info
Cajun Critters Swamp Tour is a local tour operator which offers guided boat tours of the numerous bayous, swamps and marshes around the Mississippi river.
5.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 3700 Civic Street, Metairie, LA 70001 MoreLess Info
A large renovated children's playset is the main focus of the Cleary Playground. The secluded park also caters to recreational sports with a small baseball field and an open grass area for football and soccer.
6.0 Miles
93% 525 votes
Airboat Tours 450 Laroussini St, Westwego, LA 70094 MoreLess Info
Ultimate Swamp Adventures is a local tour company which offers guided swamp tours of multiple bayous in Louisiana where visitors can explore the swamp's flora and fauna.
6.4 Miles
77% 103 votes
National & State Parks 7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, LA 70094 MoreLess Info
Bayou Segnette State Park serves as a recreation destination providing access to nearby swamps and marshes where visitors can enjoy camping, boating, wildlife watching and more.
6.4 Miles
63% 8 votes
Dog Park Bonnabel at Lake Ponchatrain, 1599 Bonnabel Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005 MoreLess Info
At the Bonnabel Boat Launch Park, visitors can take a boat out onto the water or play sports on one of its open areas. The location also contains a dog park for those who wish to let their pet off their leash.
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