Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Mid-City District, Louisiana (LA)

Locally owned, family run. Capture New Orleans from a different perspective. Kayak our beautiful bayou as we guide you along our historic waterway. We'll keep with the pace of the city--nice and easy, taking in the southern scenery, hospitality and weather. We offer three tours of varying levels of physical demand and kayaking experience. Taking place on natural, but urban Bayou St. John, paddles focus on history and ecology of the area and New Orleans. Our tours cover pretty much anything and all things relevant to the waterways and the surrounding neighborhoods. Our website is loaded with information! There you can find full descriptions of each tour, directions to our launch, and even quickly reserve your tour by clicking one of the yellow "book now" buttons.

We hope you decide to check out New Orleans from a stand-up-paddleboard or kayak with us! We offer 75-minute paddle sessions (complete with an optional lesson) right in the heart of the city. Our launch location is currently on Lake Pontchartrain from the New Canal Lighthouse Reservations are required for all water activity.

Come get a paddlin' with us! Rent a paddle board (SUP), kayak, tandem kayak, or junior kayak. You can reserve online today. We are located on the beautiful Bayou St. John, in which you have 4 miles to explore. Keep us in mind for your next birthday party or group event.

Salty Dog is a fishing charter offering guided fishing trips within 30 miles of The New Orleans French Quarter. Harbored in Shell Beach, Louisiana, we are able to target tasty coastal fish in a variety of prime locations. We fish around oil rigs, islands, or the marshlands. Book one of our charters today, and we will guide you to some of the best coastal fishing in Louisiana!

Come explore the swamps around New Orleans with sit-on-top kayak eco-tour. Glide past cypress trees and delicate tendrils of Spanish moss during your swamp tour led by informative guides. Be informed of the historical and cultural influence the swamps around New Orleans had on the city. We also offer full day adventures where you will Kayak, Visit a authentic Cajun Restaurant, and tour a plantation. If we have to cancel due to weather, we do our best to get you rescheduled, if we cannot reschedule you, we will refund your purchase. All tours are guided and beginner friendly. Paddles up!

Jakamo South is an outdoor fishing and duck hunting guide service operating 30 miles southeast of the downtown New Orleans French Quarter. Book a chartered trip with us today, and see why Louisiana is known as the Sportsman’s Paradise!

Nola City Lights provides a safe way to enjoy the sights and sounds of the FQ, CBD and other areas of the New Orleans Night life.

Venture Bike Tours takes visitors from the bustle of New Orleans to the rural Northshore tucked along the banks of Lake Pontchatrain. Venture Bike tours offers tours great for bicycle and brewery enthusiasts alike. The favored tour is our Abita Springs Micro Brewery tour. This tour takes you to the Abita and Covington Breweries and through the quaint town of Abita Springs, Louisiana.

Captain Eric has 25+ years of experience and is a very knowledgeable and proficient charter boat Captain / fishing guide. He is insured and licensed, and is fully accredited by the United States Coast Guard. He has spent his life roaming and fishing the waters of Southern LA and MS. This includes, but is not limited to, the Bay St Louis area, Cat Island, Ship Island and the Chandeleur islands.

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