THINGS TO DO IN LOUISIANA - Greater New Orleans

Attractions

Rivertown Museums - Rivertown is a sixteen-block historic district, providing family entertainment and an educational experience for tourists, business and convention visitors, as well as locals.

Audubon Aquarium Of The Americas - Discover the creatures of North and South America — underwater! Enter the Caribbean Reef through the Aquarium’s 30-foot-long aquatic tunnel where you’ll lurk with creatures of all shapes and sizes, surrounded by 132,000 gallons of water.

Global Wildlife Center - Get ready for a wild adventure at the largest totally free-roaming wildlife preserve in the country! The Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, Louisiana is home to over 3,000 exotic, endangered, and threatened animals from all over the world.

Cajun Critters Swamp Tours - Cajun Critters Swamp Tours lets you discover the hidden beauty of the bayou on a 2 hour narrated trip. See alligators and lots of wildlife!

New Orleans Swamp Tours - Experience this real-life adventure for the whole family from the comfort of our swamp boat, as seen on Entertainment Tonight. Tour back into the meandering bayous and into the past... a past filled with daring exploits of pirates and Indians.

Louisiana Swamp at Audubon Zoo - Louisiana Swamp at Audubon Zoo is an exciting swamp tour where you are guaranteed to see live alligators and all kinds of real creatures.

Lil' Cajun Swamp Tours - Come pass a good time in the swamps of southern Louisiana with real Cajun guide at the helm, narrating for full 2-hour tour. See alligators, nutria, snakes, turtles and wild birds.

Saenger Theatre - The Saenger Theatre Partnership, Ltd. is a leading presenter of theatrical, musical, and performing arts entertainment in the United States.

House of Broel's Victorian Mansion, Dollhouse Muse - Here, one can view not only the fabulous antiques that Ms. Broel has collected over the years (including a desk made for the Duke of Dresden, a piece of fabric from Egypt that is over 2000 years old, and a chandelier with hand-blown grapes cascading from its arms), but also view the dollhouse collection that has taken Ms. Broel over 16 years to assemble.

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World - Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World is New Orleans' showcase of carnival, with thousands of sensational sculptured props and breath-taking giant figures on display all year-round.

UCM Museum - North of New Orleans, minutes from Interstate 12, in the historic town of Abita Springs this roadside attraction features a vintage service station, a 90yr old Louisiana Creole cottage, an exhibition hall of memorabilia, and the much photographed House of Shards. You'll see incredible handmade animated scenes of Southern life by Louisiana inventor/artist, John Preble.

New Orleans Botanical Garden-City Park - Today, City Park has evolved into the fifth largest urban park in the nation, encompassing 1,500 acres. Approximately 14 million visitors come through the Park each year to enjoy its magnificent oak trees, picturesque statues and fountains, sports and recreational facilities, and historic buildings.

Musée Conti Wax Museum - The wax museum tells the fascinating story of New Orleans! Meet a legend face to face and experience more than 300 years of History, Legend and Scandal with the 154 life-size figures displayed in historically accurate settings.

Audubon Zoo - A worldwide safari awaits visitors to Audubon Zoological Gardens, where adventures take shape in such realistic environments as the Asian Domain, the African Savanna, the Australian Outback and the Louisiana Swamp.

New Orleans Museum of Art - This museum is one of the South's premier museums and it features a wonderful permanent collection and Faberage Gallery.

Historic New Orleans Collection - This ""must see museum"" helps you discover Louisiana's history and culture through exhibitions and guided tours.

Six Flags New Orleans - No matter what your speed, Six Flags New Orleans has great rides for everyone from mild to wild!

Rosetree Glass Studio - Come see glassblowers at work, and take a look around the real, live gallery.

Aquarium of the Americas - Located on the Mississippi River bank in scenic Woldenberg Riverfront Park, the Aquarium of the Americas hosts daily ""expeditions"" into the major aquatic habitats of North and South America: the Caribbean Sea, the Amazon Rainforest, the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.

Entergy IMAX Theatre - A 5-1/2 story IMAX screen with 12,000 watts of surround sound that will take you to other places without leaving your seat. See 2D & 3D IMAX adventure films.

Greater New Orleans Region