New Orleans Things to Do

The American-Italian museum is located in a most fitting spot, adjacent to the Piazza d'Italia. The architecture evokes ancient Rome, while the museum exhibits customs and artifacts about the Italians and their contributions... more

The Louisiana State Museum is a collection of different exhibits surrounding the history and culture of New Orleans through the many years. This museum also runs 5 other New Orleans properties: the Cabildo, Presbytere, 1850 H... more

New Orleanians love their food, so it's no surprise that New Orleans is home to a museum dedicated to its role in the South's culture. The Southern Food and Beverage Museum (also known as SoFAB) was designed to bring discover... more

Once a historic church, Venusian Gardens houses glassblower Eric Ehlenberger's gallery and studio. The gallery is composed of a large installation space featuring Ehlenberge's vision of a fictitious Venusian World and a fo... more

Located in a Civil War era three-story Antebellum house, this museum has some of the most unique art work of that period. The collection is of interest since it showcases African-American works found in the heart of the Old... more

World Trade Center is a 33-floor building, facing the Mississippi River. It is home to dozens of foreign consulates and many international trade offices, where deals in billions are signed and hands shaken across tables. A... more

Jackson Square, in the heart of the French Quarter, contains a church, a seat of government and major stores. Along with all of the other important elements, there is a historic landmark called Washington Artillery Park. It... more

Pick your kind of fun at this lively center, Twi Ro Pa. Housed in an old mill, its name is derived from the three materials that were once produced here—twine, rope and paper. Today, however, it's a whole new ball game. You... more

Robin Street Wharf is a highly trafficed wharf from where different cruises depart to various areas in New Orleans. This port has the infrastructure to handle one of the largest cruise vessels in the world. People take crui... more

A cigar sign that really smokes hangs outside this pale green building with its typical French Quarter balcony. It draws a lot of interest from tourists wondering if, perhaps, the building is on fire. But the only thing tha... more