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‘Unique’ is a word that cannot be qualified. It does not mean rare or uncommon; it means alone in the universe. By the standards of grammar and by the grace of God, New Orleans is the unique American place.”

Charles Kuralt
from Charles Kuralt’s America

What to do in New Orleans? The answer is simple yet resounding. Do as the New Orleanians do: indulge, savor and celebrate.

Indulge your senses, savor New Orleans’ rich cultural experience and celebrate everything that – even after 203 years of the greatest achievements and the steepest challenges – still makes New Orleans America’s most unique, authentic and enthralling destination.

Your exploration of the many sensory extravagances that endure in the unique city of New Orleans begins here – enjoy the journey!

 
  Restaurants 
Relish the rich flavors of an unforgettable meal in one of New Orleans’ world-famous restaurants. Our celebrity chefs are back in their home kitchens continuing the culinary legacy for which New Orleans was honored at the 2006 James Beard Foundation Awards.   more...
  Culture & Art
Explore artistic and cultural masterpieces at the city’s world-class museums and galleries. Take a walk through living history in the vibrant core of the city: the French Quarter/Marigny, the Warehouse/Arts District and the Garden District. Or, take a ride in living history - a streetcar - down Canal Street or along the river.  more...
  Golf, Sports & the Outdoors
Stroll beneath the moss-draped oaks in New Orleans’ acres of parks or tee up at an area golf course. Glide past alligators on an airboat in the heart of the swampland. Or take in the wildlife a different way: at the renowned Audubon Zoo and Aquarium of the Americasmore...
  Shopping
Discover treasures tucked inside hundreds of shops and boutiques along Magazine Street. Shop ‘til you drop, then feel your muscles and your mind relax as you are pampered to bliss in a spamore...
  Nightlife
Join New Orleans’ famed nightlife -- from piano bars to theater stars, pubs to music clubs -- as it rolls into the wee morning hours. more...
  Music & All That Jazz
Make it an evening for the theater, or catch some cool live music at one of the many hot clubs hopping in the historic Arts District, French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny or Bywater.  more...
  Gaming
Thrill to the best in gaming at any of the area's three open casinos: the roll of the dice, the luck of the cards, that once-in-a-lifetime pull of a slot machine, plus world-class dining and live entertainment.  more...
  Customized Itinerary
The choices are endless, but they all have one thing in common: they wholly and uniquely belong to New Orleans. With so many fantastic things to do, you’ll want to fit as much as you can into your New Orleans visit. Let us help build your perfect itinerary.
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Friends of the Ferry Add to Itinerary
525 Pelican Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
Phone: (504) 363-9090
Fax: (504) 366-7210
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Creole Queen Add to Itinerary
2 Canal St
Suite #2004, WTC
New Orleans, LA 70130
Toll-Free: (800) 445-4109
Phone: (504) 529-4567
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Historic New Orleans Collection, The Add to Itinerary
533 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 523-4662
Fax: (504) 598-7104
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Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Add to Itinerary
900 Airline Dr
Louis Armstrong International Airport
Kenner, LA 70065
Phone: (504) 467-0723
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Old River Road Plantation Adventure, LLC Add to Itinerary
1701 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70112
Toll-Free: (866) 671-8687
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Magazine Street Merchants Association Add to Itinerary
PO Box 15028
New Orleans, LA 70175
Toll-Free: (866) 679-4764
Phone: (504) 342-4435
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New Orleans Boat Show Add to Itinerary
3925 N. I-10 Service Road
Suite 209
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: (504) 780-1818
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Naydja CoJoe & The Jazz Experience Add to Itinerary
PO Box 2543
Gretna, LA 70054
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Praline Connection, The Add to Itinerary
542 Frenchman Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Toll-Free: (800) 392-0362
Phone: (504) 943-3934
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Psychic Readings by Miss Lena Add to Itinerary
Jackson Square
New Orleans, LA
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Savvy Gourmet, The Add to Itinerary
4519 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 895-2665
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Algiers Point Association Add to Itinerary
718 Pelican Ave
New Orleans, LA 70114
Phone: (504) 362-4695
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National World War II Museum Add to Itinerary
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Toll-Free: (800) 273-4463
Phone: (504) 527-6012
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Timberlane Country Club Add to Itinerary
1 Timberlane Dr.
Gretna, LA 70056
Phone: (504) 367-5010
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New Orleans Culinary History Tours Add to Itinerary
4648 Lafaye St
New Orleans, LA 70122
Phone: (504) 427-9595
Fax: (504) 324-3546
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Kenneth's Studio for Hair Add to Itinerary
2100 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 528-8585
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Contemporary Arts Center Add to Itinerary
900 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 528-3805
Fax: (504) 528-3828
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Times-Picayune, The Add to Itinerary
3800 Howard Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
Toll-Free: (800) 925-0000
Phone: (504) 826-3121
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Spa Laje Add to Itinerary
2801 Dauphine Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
Toll-Free: (877) 943-1291
Phone: (504) 943-1291
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Ascension Parish Tourist Commission Add to Itinerary
6967 Highway 22
Sorrento, LA 70778
Toll-Free: (888) 775-7990
Phone: (225) 675-6550
Fax: (225) 675-6558
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New Orleans Arts District Association Add to Itinerary
PO Box 30633
New Orleans, LA 70190
Phone: (504) 895-7375
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River Parishes Tourist Commission Add to Itinerary
2900 Highway 51
Laplace, LA 70068
Toll-Free: (866) 204-7782
Phone: (985) 359-2562
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Entergy Imax Theatre Add to Itinerary
1 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70130-1152
Toll-Free: (800) 774-7394
Phone: (504) 581-4629
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Cajun Pride Tours Add to Itinerary
Laplace, LA 70068
Toll-Free: (800) 467-0758
Phone: (504) 467-0758
Fax: (985) 651-1827
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Carter Plantation Add to Itinerary
23475 Carter Trace
Springfield, LA 70462
Phone: (225) 294-7555
Fax: (225) 294-7505
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Ashe Cultural Arts Center Add to Itinerary
1712 Oretha Castle Haley
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: (504) 569-9070
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Blue Nile Add to Itinerary
532 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 948-BLUE
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New Orleans Personal Guides and Services Add to Itinerary
900 S. Peters St
Suite #12
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 812-4532
Fax: (504) 568-9676
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Mystic Tea Leaves Add to Itinerary
638 1/2 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 523-1063
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Mockingbird Swamp Tours Add to Itinerary
196 Old Highway 51
Manchac, LA 70421
Phone: (985) 748-7637
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New Orleans Spirit Tours Add to Itinerary
9201 Cedar Forest Drive
Austin, TX 78750
Toll-Free: (866) 369-1224
Phone: (504) 314-0806
Fax: (561) 892-4617
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Historic New Orleans Tours, Inc. Add to Itinerary
2727 Prytania
Suite 8
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 947-2120
Fax: (504) 947-2130
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New Orleans Magazine Add to Itinerary
110 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Suite 123
Metairie, LA 70005
Toll-Free: (877) 221-3512
Phone: (504) 828-1380
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Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau Add to Itinerary
112 Main Street
Patterson, LA 70392
Toll-Free: (800) 256-2931
Phone: (985) 395-4905
Fax: (985) 395-7041
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Arts Council of New Orleans Add to Itinerary
818 Howard Ave
Suite #300
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: (504) 523-1465
Fax: (504) 529-2430
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French Quarter Walking Tours with Friends of the Cabildo Add to Itinerary
1850 House At Jackson Square
523 St. Ann Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 523-3939
Fax: (504) 524-9130
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St. Patrick's Church Add to Itinerary
724 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 525-4413
Fax: (504) 568-1324
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White Peacock: at The Court of Two Lions Add to Itinerary
710 Toulouse St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 872-9232
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VooDoo Spiritual Temple Add to Itinerary
828 N. Rampart St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 522-9627
Fax: (504) 522-9992
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Louisiana Limited Edition Add to Itinerary
813 Howard Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: (504) 524-3872
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Wine Institute New Orleans Add to Itinerary
610 Tchoupitoulas St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 324-8000
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Dutch Alley Artists' Co-op Add to Itinerary
912 North Peters Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 412-9220
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B.E.E. Galleries Add to Itinerary
319 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Toll-Free: (888) 587-7117
Phone: (504) 587-7117
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New Orleans Cooking Experience Add to Itinerary
2275 Bayou Road
C/o The House On Bayou Road
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 945-9104
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Monrose Row Bed & Breakfast Add to Itinerary
1303 Governor Nicholls St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
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Audubon Clubhouse Add to Itinerary
6500 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
Toll-Free: (800) 774-7394
Phone: (504) 212-5290
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Magic Tours Add to Itinerary
New Orleans, LA 70112
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Mid City Lanes Rock 'n Bowl Add to Itinerary
4133 S. Carrollton Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 482-3133
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Audubon Insectarium Add to Itinerary
423 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
Toll-Free: (800) 774-7394
Phone: (504) 581-4629
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WHERE Magazine/WHERE Guest Informant - Morris Visitor Publications Add to Itinerary
528 Wilkinson Row
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 522-6468
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Creole Delicacies Gourmet Shop & Cookin' Cajun Cooking School Add to Itinerary
533 St. Ann Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Toll-Free: (800) 786-0941
Phone: (504) 525-9508
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New Orleans Museum of Art Add to Itinerary
1 Collins Diboll Circle
City Park
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 658-4100
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Kako Gallery Add to Itinerary
536 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 565-5445
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N.O. ArtWorks at New Orleans Glassworks & Print Studio Add to Itinerary
727 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 529-7279
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OffBeat Publications Add to Itinerary
Suite 200, 421 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116-2022
Toll-Free: (877) 944-4300
Phone: (504) 944-4300
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Spa Atlantis, LLC Add to Itinerary
740 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 566-8088
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Laura: A Creole Plantation Add to Itinerary
2247 La Hwy. 18 River Road
Vacherie, LA 70090-5409
Phone: (225) 265-7690
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Add to Itinerary
419 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 589-2636
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Southern Food & Beverage Museum Add to Itinerary
1 Poydras Street, #169
Riverwalk
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 539-9617
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McIlhenny Company TABASCO Brand Products Add to Itinerary
Suite 1815, 601 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130-6018
Phone: (504) 523-7370
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Court of Two Sisters Restaurant Add to Itinerary
613 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 522-7261
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Beauregard-Keyes House Add to Itinerary
1113 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 523-7257
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Michaul's Live Cajun Music Restaurant Add to Itinerary
840 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Toll-Free: (800) 563-4055
Phone: (504) 522-5517
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Caribbean Carnival / Friends of Culture Add to Itinerary
147 Carondelet St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 220-8441
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Jean Lafitte Swamp & Airboat Tours Add to Itinerary
6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Pkwy
Marrero, LA 70072
Toll-Free: (800) 445-4109
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