Things to do in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA): The Best Sights & Landmarks

January 24, 2022 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Laissez les bons temps rouler! In New Orleans the good times are perpetually rolling down Bourbon Street, which, thanks to the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, has quite a party animal reputation. Once you’ve soaked up the scenery of the historic French Quarter, tour the elegant Garden District and meet the colorful characters of Frenchmen Street. Experience the city's supernatural vibe at the Voodoo Museum or by taking a guided ghost or vampire tour through taverns, alleyways, and cemeteries.
Restaurants in New Orleans

1. Immaculate Conception Church

130 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70112-2304 +1 504-529-1477 http://jesuitchurch.net/
Excellent
80%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
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5.0 based on 515 reviews

Immaculate Conception Church

Reviewed By PatC703 - Baton Rouge, United States

As group of us visited the church for the 3:15 tour offered on Saturday. An excellent docent told us of the history of the church, pointing out the beautiful stained glass windows, mosaics, statues, wrought iron pews and altar. This church is of the old European style, much nicer than the Cathedral!

2. Sazarac House

101 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2420
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Sazarac House

Reviewed By KingQueen21

The free tour was great at Sazarac House, which included the history of the bitters, the rye and some of their other offerings. Tour guide GreggT was very kind, knowledgeable and made sure to include lemonade for our under aged family member. Their COVID protective measures are high and appreciated. If you love or hunt whiskey, this is a must stop.

3. Mercedes-Benz Superdome

1500 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70112-1216 +1 504-587-3810 http://www.neworleanssuperdome.net/
Excellent
56%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,061 reviews

Mercedes-Benz Superdome

This huge domed stadium is the home of the city's NFL team, the New Orleans Saints.

Reviewed By rogerh522 - Harrisburg, United States

I went to see the Appalacian State Mountaineers play UAB. App State won. This was my first experience here. I had row nine seats on the 30 yard line. A tremendous experience. All the service people were very friendly and helpful. If you go prepare for domed stadium pricing on refreshments.

4. Julia Row

Julia Street, New Orleans, LA http://www.ariodantegallery.com
Excellent
42%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Julia Row

This 600-block Soho of the South is lined with a wealth of art galleries, not to mention mid-19th century townhouses.

5. Old St. Patrick's Church

724 Camp St At Girod, New Orleans, LA 70130-3702 +1 504-525-4413 http://oldstpatricks.org
Excellent
69%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
3%
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Old St. Patrick's Church

A National Historic Landmark, Old St. Patrick's Church is one of only two early landmarks of distinction left in Lafayette Square, the other being Gallier Hall. Irish immigrants built the Gothic-style church in 1840 to rival the French St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square.

Reviewed By Irishru7 - Enfield, United States

Absolutely stunning church. My visit was at the time of the saying of the rosary. It was beautiful- truly amazing

6. Smoothie King Center

1501 Dave Dixon Drive, New Orleans, LA 70113 +1 504-587-3663 http://www.neworleansarena.com/
Excellent
54%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 270 reviews

Smoothie King Center

Reviewed By msadler99 - Greensburg, United States

Went to a Basketball game and of January. Got the premium seats with food in the Club. The food was delicious, all you could eat through the 3rd Q. Clean RRooms, walked from the French Quarter - 20 mi use walk.

7. Generations Hall

310 Andrew Higgins Dr, New Orleans, LA 70130-3809 +1 504-568-1700 http://www.generationshall.com
Excellent
42%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Generations Hall

8. Ignatius J Reilly Statue

819 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112-2305
Excellent
70%
Good
10%
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20%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Ignatius J Reilly Statue

Reviewed By K3534TOmichaels - Toronto, Canada

There is so little justice in the world - it delighted me to see this statue of Ignatius J Reilly on Canal Street in New Orleans. The history of Ignatius J Reilly, as related in the pulitzer-prize winning novel, A Confederacy of Dunces , by American novelist John Kennedy Toole which reached publication in 1980, eleven years after Toole's suicide. Its central character, Ignatius J. Reilly, is an educated but slothful 30-year-old man living with his mother in the Uptown neighborhood of early-1960s New Orleans who, in his quest for employment, has various adventures with colorful French Quarter characters.

9. Warehouse District

New Orleans, LA http://www.districtnola.com/
Excellent
35%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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Terrible
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4.0 based on 82 reviews

Warehouse District

A very trendy remodeled area of the city.

Reviewed By jstevens2000 - Dallas, United States

Such a variety of restaurants and cozy art galleries it’s really an enjoyable evening experience that everyone can enjoy.

10. Mother River Statue

500 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130-1662
Excellent
40%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
40%
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Mother River Statue

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