Things to Do in New Orleans

The French Quarter

In the heart of the city, just steps away from the Intercontinental Hotel, the French Quarter is New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood. Filled with history, vibrant culture, and colorful buildings. Notable sites nearby the French Quarter include Louis Armstrong Park, Jackson Square, and Frenchmen Street lies just east.

View the French Quarter website for suggestions on shopping and dining.

World War II Museum

Tickets: Start at $20

Ranked as New Orleans’ top-rated tourist destination, the World War II Museum is said to be “A compelling blend of sweeping narrative and poignant personal detail. The National WWII Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories, taking visitors inside the story of the war that changed the world.”

New Orleans Museum of Art

Tickets: $25

The city’s oldest fine arts institution boasts nearly 50,000 pieces of art, and is home to a 12-acre sculpture garden. Not able to fit it in your schedule? The museum’s website has a free virtual tour, as well.

St. Louis Cemetery

 No. 1 Tickets: $25

Lore has evolved around cemeteries, making it a popular tourist stop to see gravesites of people such as Voodoo queen Marie Laveau. Take a walk through New Orleans’ most historic tombs at St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 to see for yourself.

New Orleans Uptown and The Garden District

With a vibe described as “majestic, manicured, and inspired,” Uptown/The Garden District is one to visit. Notable sites include Grand mansions, St. Charles Streetcar, Magazine Street shopping, and the Audubon Park and Zoo.