New Orleans Things to Do

Animal lovers will have a blast here at one of the country's top zoos. See animals from around the world, visit natural habitat exhibits, experience hands-on animal encounters, and enjoy fun activities like the rock climbing wa... more

Metropolitan is a Saturday-only club housed in a warehouse called Generations Hall. The limited opening time hasn't come in the way of the bar's popularity. Drop in here on Saturday night to groove to the music or try the clu... more

James Gallier, Sr., and his son designed the historic Pontalba Buildings for the Baroness Micaela Almonester de Pontalba, who had them built in 1849 in an effort to combat the deterioration of the older part of the city.... more

Ever wanted to do the Twist while rolling a strike? This 18-lane bowling alley is also a lively music venue, hosting the best of New Orleans' local bands. Jazz, rock, and zydeco create the rhythm for fun games of bowling, while... more

Day (when it is a great place to get a cup of coffee and to hear gossip) or night (when it delivers danceable music), Cafe Brasil anchors the lively and popular Frenchmen section of the Faubourg Marigny. It features Lati... more

Dedicated to the late piano master Professor Longhair and featured in the movie The Big Easy, Tip's was long the New Orleans club. But due to circumstances both external (increased competition from House of Blues and oth... more

The Old Absinthe House was built in 1806 and now houses the Old Absinthe House bar and two restaurants. The drink for which the building and bar were named is now outlawed in this country (it caused blindness and madness... more

A historic introduction to New Orleans is not complete without a trip to this mysterious and eerily fun museum. Located in the French Quarter between Bourbon and Royal Streets, the museum houses artifacts and sacred objects of... more

Known as NOMA, this world-class museum houses over 40,000 art objects, reflecting pieces from ancient times to the present. They have a strong permanent collection, including works by Degas, Picasso, and other famous French pai... more

This Greek Revival mansion is home to original English and American antiques and eight acres of formal gardens and decorative fountains. Although florals vary with the seasons, visitors can count on a spectacular display. Lis... more