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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 293 attractions in New Orleans
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

Offers day-long classes in which students can learn to cook favorite local dishes, such as jambalaya, shrimp Creole and gumbo.

Attraction type: Educational site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

The major landmark of the French Quarter is the oldest continuously active cathedral in the U.S.

Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 293 attractions in New Orleans
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

In the style of an English country house, this eight-acre estate includes the Canal Garden, Walled Garden, Wild Garden and the Spanish Court.

Attraction type: Historic home; Other; Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 293 attractions in New Orleans
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

Bloody Mary is a one woman show that offers in depth ghost, cemetery and spiritual tours of New Orleans.  She is a native of the city and specializes in many different kind of haunted tours as well as

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

The mission of this museum focuses on the remembrance and celebration of the American Spirit, teamwork, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served during World War II.

Attraction type: Speciality museum; History museum; Shop; Military museum; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

New Orleans is more than the French Quarter, the heart of the city is truly it's many other historic neighborhoods; and there is no better way to explore them then from the comfortable seat of an old style cruiser bike. Join us as we ride around the Creole Fauborgs and tell you the stories of the culture, history, and architecture of the New Orleans most tourists miss.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

Historic and inexpensive jazz venue may not serve food or drinks, but the music it serves up is first rate.

Attraction type: Jazz bar; Performance; Other; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

Vaughn's Lounge is a funky local Blues and Jazz Club in a New Orleans neighborhood just minutes from the French Quarter, but miles away for improved music quality. For out of towners, take a cab to...

Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

This is a tour of the areas most affected by Hurricane Katrina, such as the 9th Ward and Lakeview.  Learn some educational lessons about the history and topography of New Orleans and see the progress...

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

Take a worldwide safari through Asia, Africa, Australian Outback and the Louisiana Swamp to view more than 1,500 animal species.

Attraction type: Zoo; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

An area of the city that features numerous historic homes.

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Neighbourhood; Historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

The Audubon Insectarium is the newest attraction in New Orleans - a must for the kids - come inside the historic Custom House and see the world's most common animals - insects...  Various areas of...

Attraction type: Other; Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

Fun area with street painters, musicians and jugglers.

Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

The range of the collections include painting, sculpture, photography, self-taught art, ceramics and mixed media by Southern artists.

Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

The French Quarter is so much more than just partying on Bourbon Street. While visiting New Orleans, take a walking tour of the French Quarter. Tours hosted by Historic New Orleans Tours are...

Attraction type: Neighbourhood; Scenic/historic walking area; Town centre/square/plaza; Flea/street market
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 293 attractions in New Orleans
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 293 attractions in New Orleans

Where else can you see giant alligators that float and King Kong several stories high? Tour the studio of the Mardi Gras float designers to see how it's done.

Attraction type: Speciality museum; Other; Tour
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