New Orleans AttractionsThe French Quarter is the oldest and most popular neighborhood in New Orleans. An unlimited number of New Orleans attractions for families and adults are just steps from our French Quarter hotel.
Audubon Institute Aquarium of the Americas
This award-winning public aquarium includes the largest and most diverse collection of sharks and jellyfish in the United States. Address: 1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (800) 774-7394 Hours: 9:30am-6pm daily (last ticket sold at 5pm) Ticket Prices: $13 adults, $10 seniors, and $6.50 children ages 2-12
Audubon Institute Entergy IMAX Theatre
Address: 1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (800) 774-7394 Hours: 10:00am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday Ticket Prices: $13 adults, $10 seniors, and $6.50 children ages 2-12
Audubon Zoo and Gardens
Home to more than 1800 animals, the Audubon Zoo is one of the finest in the U.S., and the gardens are spectacular. A free shuttle departs from St. Charles Avenue streetcar stop 36. Address: 3600 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (800) 774-7394 Hours: 9:30am-5pm daily Ticket Prices: $9 adults, $5.75 seniors, and $4.75 children ages 2-12
Audubon Institute Insectarium
Located in the historic U.S. Custom House on Canal Street in downtown New Orleans, the Audubon Insectarium will delight you with ‘up close and personal’ live insect encounters, the indelible story of the Crescent City, and insects, and “Life Underground,” where you’ll be shrunk to insect size. Address: 3600 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (800) 774-7394 Hours: 10:00am-6pm Tuesday-Sunday Ticket Prices: $15 adults, $10 children ages 2–12, seniors 65+ $12
St. Louis Cathedral
This magnificent cathedral was built around 1849 and was designated a minor basilica in 1964 by Pope Paul VI. Mass said daily. Address: 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 525-9585 Hours: Free tours available Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 1:30pm-5pm. The St. Louis Cathedral gift shop is open daily, 9am-6pm.
Harrah’s Casino
The South’s largest casino is located at the foot of Canal Street. The casino has five lavish New Orleans-themed areas comprising 2900 slots and 125 table games. The Manor Room serves prime rib and seafood. Address: 228 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (800) 427-7247 Hours: Open daily, 24 hours a day.
French Market
New Orleans shopping, entertainment and cuisine within the atmosphere of the country’s oldest public market. A tradition as old as the city itself. On the riverfront in New Orleans’ celebrated French Quarter. Address: 1008 North Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 522-2621 Hours: Open daily. Retail shops 10am-6pm, Farmer’s Market 9am-6pm.
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The Shops at Canal Place
Located adjacent to the French Quarter, is home to exclusive designer boutiques and exclusive shops to include Saks Fifth Avenue, Brooks Brothers, Pottery Barn, and Williams-Sonoma. Address: 333 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 522-9200 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm.
Riverwalk Marketplace
Premier shopping experience located on the Mississippi River. Riverwalk Marketplace has more than 100 shops, as well as the new Southern Food and Beverage Museum. Address: 500 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 522-1555 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm.
Acme Oyster & Seafood House
Address: 724 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 522-2711 Hours: Daily 11am-10pm. Cuisine: Creole, Seafood, Po-Boys Acme Oyster House Restaurant Menu Price Range: $
Antoine’s
Address: 713 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 581-4422 Hours: Lunch served Monday-Saturday 11:30am-2pm; Dinner served Monday-Saturday 5:30pm-9pm; Sunday Jazz Brunch 11am-2pm Cuisine: Creole, French, Seafood Antoine’s Restaurant Menu Price Range: $$$$
Arnaud’s
Address: 813 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone: (504) 523-5433 Hours: Dinner served daily 6pm-till; Sunday Jazz Brunch 10am-2:30pm Cuisine: Creole, French Arnaud’s Restaurant Menu Price Range: $$$$
Bayona
Address: 430 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70122 Phone: (504) 525-4455 Hours: Lunch served Wednesday-Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm; Dinner served Monday-Thursday 6pm-9:30pm and Friday-Saturday 6pm-10:30pm. Cuisine: American, Creole, French Bayona Restaurant Menu Price Range: $$$$
Brennan’s
Address: 417 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 525-9711 Hours: Lunch served daily 9am-1pm; Dinner served daily 6pm-9pm Cuisine: Creole, French Brennan’s Restaurant Menu Price Range: $$$$
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
Address: 429 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 522-5800 Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm; Sunday 11am-10pm Cuisine: Seafood Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurant Menu Price Range: $$
Cafe Du Monde – French Market
Address: 800 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 525-4544 Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (closes at 6pm December 24, opens 6am December 26) Cuisine: Breakfast, Lunch, Creole, Cajun Price Range: $
Court of Two Sisters
Address: 613 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 522-7261 Hours: Jazz Brunch Buffet daily 9am-3pm; Creole A La Carte Dinner served nightly 5:30pm-10pm Cuisine: Creole, French Court of Two Sisters Restaurant Menu Price Range: $$$
Crescent City Brewhouse
Address: 527 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 522-0571 Hours: Monday-Thursday 12pm-10pm; Friday-Saturday 11:30am-11pm; Sunday 11:30am-10pm Cuisine: American, Creole, Pubs, Seafood, Burgers, Cajun Crescent City Brewhouse Restaurant Menu Price Range: $$
Galatoire’s
Address: 209 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 525-2021 Hours: Sunday 12pm-10pm; Tuesday-Saturday 11:30am-10pm (closed Mondays) Cuisine: Creole, French Galatoire’s Restaurant Menu Price Range: $$$$
Johnny’s Po-Boys
Address: 511 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 524-8129 Hours: Open daily 8am-4:30pm Cuisine: American, Po-Boys, Breakfast, Lunch Johnny’s Po-Boys Restaurant Menu Price Range: $
Emeril Lagasse’s NOLA Restaurant
Address: 534 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 522-6652 Hours: Lunch Thursday-Sunday 11:30am-2pm; Dinner daily 6pm-10pm Cuisine: American, Creole Emeril Lagasse’s NOLA Restaurant Menu Price Range: $$$$
Olivier’s Creole Restaurant
Address: 204 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 525-7734 Hours: Lunch Thursday-Saturday 11:00am-3pm; Dinner daily 5pm-10pm Cuisine: Creole Olivier’s Creole Restaurant Menu Price Range: $$
Paul Prudhomme’s K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen
Address: 416 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 524-7394 Hours: Deli-Style Lunch Thursday-Saturday 11:00am-2pm; Dinner Monday-Saturday 5:30pm-10pm (closed Sundays except New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival dinner service on Sunday 4/28/13 and 5/5/13 5:30pm-10pm) Cuisine: Creole, Cajun Paul Prudhomme’s K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen Restaurant Menu Price Range: $$$$
Gray Line Tours of New Orleans
Address: 400 North Peters Street, Suite 203, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 569-1401 or (800) 535-7786 for reservations Gray Line Tours offer the following New Orleans tours:
Haunted History Walking Tours
Phone: (504) 861-2727 or (888) 644-6787 Haunted History Walking Tours specializes in ghost, voodoo, vampire, and cemetery tours of New Orleans. Haunted History Walking Tours offers the following New Orleans tours:
Steamboat Natchez New Orleans Cruises
The New Orleans Steamboat Company locally owns and operates the last authentic Steamboat on the Mighty Mississippi River, offering daytime jazz cruises and night time dinner jazz cruises. Address: 400 North Peters Street, Suite 203, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 586-9777 or (800) 233-2628
House of Blues
Featuring Southern-Inspired Delta Cuisine in a casual juke-joint setting. Visit hob.com for a calendar of live music performances. Rousing Happy Hour on Fridays from 5–8 PM. Address: 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 310-4999
The Jazz Emporium
Live Music, Bar Address: 424 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 525-1426
Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub
Live Music, Bar Address: 733 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 561-0432
Club 300 Jazz Bistro
Voted #1 new club in 2007. Enjoy world classic music and gourmet dining in one of the finest venues in the French Quarter. Address: 300 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 581-2534
Tipitina’s
Music club features the best of French Quarter ambiance with a view of the Mississippi River. Address: 233 North Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 566-5095
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