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What to do and see in City Park, Louisiana (LA): The Best Things to do
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.
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1. Soul of Nola
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5.0 based on 134 reviews
Experience New Orleans from the inside! Private guided excursions, cultural outings, musical experiences, cuisine & other unique jaunts. Created to your specifications and to meet your interests. All outings are private. We also make special arrangements- meet the culture bearers, musicians & chefs, that make New Orleans so special. We create custom itineraries for independent travelers.
2. The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA
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5.0 based on 1,343 reviews
Reviewed By aghorn - Plano, United States
Incredible setting for sculpture. My daughter and I had a very nice time wandering the trails of the extensive garden and seeing all the interesting sculptures. Even though it's a little aways away from the French Quarter, it's worth an Uber trip or streetcar ride. And it's FREE! Unfortunately, Canal St was blocked due to road work. So couldn't get there from where we were by streetcar. Also very much enjoyed wandering close by in City Park, to the Cafe du Monde there, and even to a very cool miniature golf park within the overall park.
3. Home Malone
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Located in the heart of Mid City, Home Malone carries the best of southern crafts. From fine art to tea towels, all items are crafted by makers in the Deep South (Texas to South Carolina). The owner, Kristin Malone, is a New Orleans artist who's passion for handmade and unique items is reflected in each carefully curated item. Check in to see when our next painting party or artist workshop is.
4. New Orleans Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 1,096 reviews
NOMA is committed to preserving, presenting, and enriching its collections and renowned Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden; offering innovative experiences for learning and interpretation; and uniting, inspiring, and engaging diverse communities and cultures. NOMA is New Orleans’ oldest fine arts institution and most ambitious cultural convener. NOMA’s permanent collection is at the heart of all museum programs and has grown from 13 works in 1912 to more than 40,000 today.
Reviewed By loesshawk2015 - Sioux City, United States
Allocated 3hours to visit and easily could have spent more time and will pay a return visit. If you only have a couple of days to see the sites I would certainly put this near the top of your must see cultural attractions. A very nice collection and knowing the history of hurricanes, I am very appreciative that they are open and sharing their collection. Great range of artists and styles and I had a very leisurely visit. Couple this with the sculpture park and you will have a very enjoyable day, of course throw in a unique lunch along the way and cap it off with dinner in the French Quarter. Enjoy!
5. New Orleans City Park
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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. Carousel Gardens
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
Reviewed By Julesfromlc - Lake Charles, United States
First of all, I'm not sure why the description states that this attraction is closed due to Hurricane Katrina. It is definitely open. Our family just recently spent the day there. It was wonderful. The kids enjoyed walking through the adorable Storyland area. Their favorite part was the amusement rides. For only eighteen dollars a child, we purchased wristbands that allowed them to ride all day. I really liked the train ride that allowed us to get a good view of City Park.
7. City Putt
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By 421terryb - Burlington, United States
We were staying at Oak View BnB right across the street from City Park, a 20 sq acres pristine park in New Orleans and decided to play Putt Putt golf one day. We walked thru the park to the 2 separate 18 hole Putt Putt courses. $9 per adult $6 for children and had a ball. Of course there were a couple unsupervised boys being boys and trying to interrupt other golfers games, playing the holes backwards. After I gave them a stern lecture they left the course. It was very fun and we are in our 60s. The rest of the park could take 2 days to see everything. A walking Sculpture 3 acre area. Amusement park. Cafe DuMound where the serve the best Beignets and famous Chickory Coffee, if in New Orleans you have to find 1 of the 3 Cafe DuMound. Great fun at Mini-Golf. Great fund at City Park. Great stay with Mr Russel at Oak View BnB. WhoDat is a Nola saying. Please go have fun. Terry
8. Voodoo Experience
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Combining the world’s best live bands with breathtaking art, this multi-day festival offers sensory overload to thousands of attendees every year. Along with a renowned lineup of musicians, the event is famous for dramatic, large-scale art installations that offer an immersive experience. The setting in lush City Park is magical in itself, adding a touch of greenery to the festivities. Make sure to come hungry, because as with other New Orleans’ festivals, you can taste the city’s famous cuisine at several food tents and beer gardens.
9. Louisiana Children's Museum
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4.0 based on 220 reviews
This museum has interactive exhibits, such as one that allows children to learn broadcasting by reading in front of a real camera.
Reviewed By N9570KRryans - Washington DC, United States
This place is great. We took our 2.5 year old and everything we encountered was accessible to him. There were free play areas with slides and cool games. They were sports-related areas. There was a construction area, a grocery store, and so much more. We’ll definitely be going back.
10. Storyland
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4.0 based on 103 reviews
A fairy tale land populated by fantastic creatures who like nothing better than little kids!
Reviewed By 405jeanines
I visited Storyland on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 with my son, daughter-in-law and their three children. It was not only magically overwhelming to the children once we passed through the gates, but I as a 70 year old grandmother was in awe aas well. Although it was necessary to keep our eyes on the little ones at all times, because they were wandering everywhere as fast as they could go, I must admit I was amazed! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL RESTORATION of this historical place. I remember Storyland when I was a much younger person, as I grew up in the City of New Orleans. I will be back very soon with my other grandchildren so they too can enjoy it as well. Thank you to the Friends of City Park for restoring this area so beautifully.
