Location: New Orleans
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Top 10 Nature & Parks in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA)
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. Hollygrove Market and Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Richard and Anne Bloch's Cancer Survivors Park and Plaza
3. Audubon Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,886 reviews
Located in historic Uptown New Orleans Audubon Zoo offers an exotic mix of animals from around the globe, engaging educational programs, hands-on animal encounters and lush gardens. Unique natural habitat exhibits—such as the award-winning Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle—showcase the relationship between people and nature. Don't miss the daily animal presentations, chats and feeds; our highly endangered whooping cranes, Amur leopards and orangutans; our white tiger; and our mysterious white alligators. Audubon Zoo is often ranked among the country’s best for innovation and entertainment value!
Reviewed By debram0ss - Danville, United States
The zoo was one of the most beautiful zoos that I have visited. The animals seem to be thriving in there habitats. The staff was very knowledgable and caring of the animals. Beautiful mature trees and plants added to the charm of the zoo. The children in our group loved water area and the train ride was enjoyed by all ages in our group.
4. Chalmette National Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 340 reviews
This is where Andrew Jackson and his troops fought the Battle of New Orleans, which was bloody and decisively ended the war of 1812. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
Reviewed By MarineAir10 - Vancouver, United States
This is the site of the famous Battle of New Orleans. Read about the battle first and it will help your understanding. It’s a short trip from New Orleans.
5. New Orleans City Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,252 reviews
One of the largest urban parks in the country, City Park has golf, tennis and horseback riding.
Reviewed By marion542017 - Manchester, United Kingdom
New Orleans City Park has plenty of art and nature attractions: wonderful Oak trees dripping in Spanish Moss and a beautiful lake; New Orleans Botanical Garden; Storyland; Carousel Gardens Amusement Park; City Putt; Louisiana Children’s Museum; New Orleans Museum of Art and The Sydney and Walda Besthoff; Sculpture Garden; Train Garden; City Park Birding Corridor. The park has plenty of scope for recreational activities too: Bayou Oaks Golf; City Park / Pepsi Tennis Center: 2019 Outstanding Facility Award recipient; Big Lake; NOLA City Bark Dog Park; City Park Snoballs; Boating & Biking; Couturie Forest; Playgrounds; Festival Grounds; Fishing; Birding; Equest Farm; Disc Golf; Sports Fields; Walk, Bike or Run. There are regular featured events: Thursdays at Twilight; Garden Concert Series and Celebration in The Oaks. If you are in need of refreshment, I can recommend the Cafe Du Monde, located in the Park's Casino Building, for traditional New Orleans beignets and coffee. The Casino Building also has a Park gift shop and public restrooms.
6. Audubon Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,671 reviews
This park is filled with graceful Spanish Oaks and has open spaces perfect for all sorts of recreational activities and dog-walking.
Reviewed By laurmcc15 - Los Angeles, United States
What a true gem in the middle of a major city! Audubon Park is wonderful green space within the city and is easily accessible. There are great paved paths for walking, making it easy for visitors of all ages and abilities. The paths take you past stately old trees and there is plenty of wildlife to look at as you walk. My absolute favorite place in the park is The Tree of Life. It’s magnificent and I can imagine it would be fun for children to play on the large exposed roots. If you are visiting New Orleans and want a change of pace and do something more relaxing, the Park and The Tree of Life in particular, is a great destination I would happily recommend to anyone, friends or family of any age.
7. Longue Vue House and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Longue Vue House and Gardens is a multifaceted historic estate featuring a world-class house museum and eight acres of stunning gardens that include an interactive Discovery Garden for children of all ages. From art to architecture, gardens to gift shop, there's something for everyone to enjoy at Longue Vue. Longue Vue is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. The last house tour is at 4 p.m. Tours start at $12.00 for the day. Discounts for groups, seniors, and children are available.
Reviewed By rgdavis2 - Atlanta, United States
Beautiful historic home with original furnishings, the guided home tour is great, & nice gardens to stroll through.
8. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 976 reviews
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve protects and preserves significant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. The park, named after the pirate Jean Lafitte, who played a major role in Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, also interprets the influence of environment and history on the development of the unique Cajun regional culture. The park, which was established in 1907 and covers 22,421 acres, consists of six physically separate sites, a visitor center and a park headquarters. Three sites interpret the Cajun culture of the southern Louisiana area, which developed in 1755-1764: Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette, Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice and the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux. The three most popular sites are the Barataria Preserve, Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery and the French Quarter Visitor Center in New Orleans. Barataria, located at 6588l Barataria Boulevard in Marrero, was the home of Lafitte and his band of pirates. The preserve has trails and canoe tours through bottomland hardwood forests, swamps and marsh. Covering 1,855 acres, the Barataria Preserve was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. Chalmatte, six miles southeast of New Orleans, is the site of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. A visitor center offers exhibits and historical information. A tour of the battlefield can be taken by car or bicycle or on foot. It also was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. The French Quarter Visitor Center at 419 Decatur Street interprets the history of New Orleans and the diverse cultures of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region.
9. Old River Road Plantation Adventure
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 542 reviews
Take a exciting narrated journey through swamps and wetlands to a magical place where time has stood still, the Old River Road. Tour majestic Oak Alley Plantation's antebellum mansion and charming Laura plantation or historic Evergreen and view her 22 slave cabins. Haunted Manchac Swamp and a Cajun lunch are also available as a combo with the plantations. Named New Orleans Best Swamp Plantation combination with lunch. Antebellum mansion tours at their finest by Old River Road Plantation Adventure.
Reviewed By DebraZebra_9 - Cradley Heath, United Kingdom
Great package for an out of city day trip that's not serviced by taxis. Pick up 2-3 stops around canal street on mini bus, around 15 people. First stop oak alley about 1 hr drive with commentary along way from Eric. We were first on house tour around 9:30 and grabbed some great shots with no people on of oaks. Short tour but adequate with the grounds to self guide, next stop 5 mins away at Laura which is less grand but a longer tour and more personal, loved stories. Next stop lunch where your food choices have been ordered earlier and all ready. Then it's to the swamp. Cajun pride swamp. Winter is not a good time for activity with brumation underway for large adults who lower metabolism and body temperature to survive cold season and bottom swamp. Juvenile alligators dont understand aswell so best bet for sightings. We saw 3-4 juveniles. A raccoon. Red eared slider (turtke). A Male cardinal, bald eagle, an anhinga (bird). Got chance to hold a baby alligator which was a great experience. Recommended tour.
10. New Orleans Musical Legends Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,090 reviews
Reviewed By NannyEve - London, United Kingdom
A lovely spot in New Orleans Plenty of available seating and tables Great variety of good music Good food from Cafe Beignet A very relaxing and pleasant in the hustle and bustle of New Orleans
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