There is so much to do and see in New Orleans that a tourist can stay busy for weeks or even more! If you are planning your first visit to The Big Easy or returning for another trip to take in all the sights, you will have plenty to fill your travel agenda.
To get the most out of your visit and make sure that you have a schedule packed with fun things to do, get familiar with the best tourist spots in the city. To start setting up your list of “must-see” places in NOLA, consider the following excellent tourist spots:
French Quarter
If you are heading down to New Orleans, you can’t leave without visiting the French Quarter. The French Quarter is probably one of the first things you think of when you think of the Big Easy, and for good reason, since it is one of the biggest draws for tourists.
This section of the city is set along the Mississippi River and known for its architecture. The buildings feature wrought iron balconies and courtyards. Many tourists hope to visit the famous Bourbon Street, which is relatively quiet during the day but can become quite boisterous at night.
If you want to hear some amazing jazz music, visit Frenchman Street in the French Quarter. You may also enjoy Royal Street for shopping and dining. Finally, since the French Quarter has so much to offer as a tourist spot, be sure to check out Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral near the waterfront.
National WWII Museum
Another top tourist spot in New Orleans is the National WWII Museum. This is an extraordinary museum with engaging exhibits. The theater features a film narrated by Tom Hanks. The museum is divided into three sections focusing on the war in the Pacific, the war in Europe, and wartime aircraft.
Many of the exhibits also feature clips from documentary films as well as clips of oral histories. For an even more engaging experience, every visitor is given information on someone involved in the war, and you can follow what happened to the person you were assigned throughout the museum.
City Park
City Park covers a large area and includes many sites for tourists to check out. In City Park, you can visit the New Orleans Botanical Garden, as well as the New Orleans Museum of Art and accompanying Sculpture Garden.
If your party includes kids, there is also the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, as well as Storyland within City Park. You can also enjoy some tennis, golf, and walking within the park.
These three options are just the beginning of all the options for tourists in New Orleans. Depending on the time of year you visit, you could also have the ultimate NOLA experience of Mardi Gras. There is so much to do in the Big Easy that you might just have to move there, and there are plenty of New Orleans houses for sale should you decide to make this exciting city your new home.
