Experience New Orleans with the Family
1. The Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: 1-800-774-7394
Website: www.auduboninstitute.org
Rated one of the top five zoos in the world, Audubon has many amazing exhibits and attractions. Rock climbing, train riding, and carousel riding are a few of the many attractions found here for guests to indulge in. The animals (white tigers, Komodo dragons, orangutans and white alligators) are amazing sites to see. The African Savanna exhibit houses many of Africa's famous animals, including the African Rhinos.
2. The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Canal Street at the River
#1 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 1-800-774-7394
Website: www.auduboninstitute.org
Come see the many wonders of the sea. This aquarium is the home to a variety of sea creatures. Sharks, sting rays, sea otters, and penguins are just a few of the many exciting creatures the aquarium has to offer.
3. Audubon Insectarium
423 Canal Street
U.S. Custom House
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 1-800-774-7394
Website: www.auduboninstitute.org
The Audubon Insectarium was awarded the "Outstanding Achievement Award for a Science Center". At this unique facility, you will be able to see and hold all kinds of beautiful and extraordinary insects. Enjoy the "Life Underground" exhibit where you will experience life from a bug's view.
4. Entergy IMAX Theatre
Canal Street on the River
#1 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 1-800-774-7394
Website: www.auduboninstitute.org
Come enjoy real life shows, where you feel like you're inside of the movie. "Wild Ocean 3D" is a wonderful show, which can be seen all year round. Other amazing shows are playing as well. Check website for updated show information.
5. City Park Gardens Amusement Park
1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124
Phone: 504-482-4888
Website: http://neworleanscitypark.com/carousel_gardens
Full of fun for all ages, The City Park Amusement Park is home to an original antique wooden carousel. It is one of only one hundred left in the United States. This park also offers bumper cars, a ferris wheel (look at the city's skyline), a rollercoaster, and much more fun for the whole family.
6. City Park Storyland
1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124
Phone: 504-482-4888
Website: http://neworleanscitypark.com/storyland_kids
This is a park like none other. It features favorite storybook characters that are bigger than the norm. The Storyland allows children and families to ride on, play with, and take pictures with their favorite characters.
7. Louisiana Children's Museum
420 Julia Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-523-1357
Website: http://www.lcm.org
Let your children's imagination run free. There's a lot to do at the Louisiana Children's Museum. You can participate in wall climbing or create your own artwork to take home with you. Don't leave without letting a bubble surround you at the bubbles exhibit.
8. Blain Kern's Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-361-7821
Website: www.mardigrasworld.com
New Orleans is known for its annual Mardi Gras Parade, which showcases many amazing floats. At Mardi Gras World, you'll see how these amazing floats are designed and created. You will be able to see future and past floats that have been or will be in the Mardi Gras Parade. You'll also learn about the technology it takes to make these floats come to life.
9. The Botanical Gardens
1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124
Phone: 504-483-9386
Website: www.neworleanscitypark.com
This beautiful Botanical Garden is home to many exotic species of plants. This garden is home to the largest living oak tree collection. Throughout the garden, you will find unbelievable architecture as well as many interesting sculptures. You'll be truly amazed at the beauty of nature.
10. Jackson Square
751 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Website: www.jackson-square.com
At Jackson Square, you and your family can experience free horse and carriage rides.
Jackson Square is a place to enjoy art, shopping, eating, and great entertainment. It is
also the destination for many festivals and concerts. La Petit Theatre offers many shows
that can enthuse all audiences. This park is also home to a museum, church, and several
other attractions.
New Orleans is a city that has an abundance of entertainment, relaxation, and excitement. You're destined to find a place to express yourself and have loads of fun. New Orleans is a remarkable city that aims to satisfy.
Published by Miss Shayla
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