Best Things to Do in New Orleans

30/09/2023

30/09/2023

Mardi Gras World

Lying right next to the Port of New Orleans is the massive working warehouse of Mardi Gras World, where flamboyant floats are made for the famous parade. On tours of the complex, you can see how the gigantic figures, floats and props are produced. There are thousands of colorful costumes and old floats decorating the interior.

As you wander around the warehouse you’ll get to see painters and sculptors working on their latest creations and learn all about the history of Mardi Gras. Besides getting a feel for the festival, guests can also snap photos of the amazing figures and floats, and even dress up in some carnival costumes.

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New Orleans Museum of Art

The outstanding New Orleans Museum of Art can be found at the southern end of City Park. Regularly ranked among the best art institutions in the country, it occupies an elegant and imposing building with a stupendous sculpture garden lying alongside it.

Founded in 1911, its collection now encompasses over 40,000 artworks including photos, ceramics and sculptures. European masterpieces and local Louisiana artists are displayed next to African, Asian and Oceanic art. With big names such as Monet, Renoir and Picassos, the museum is certainly well worth checking out if you have the chance.

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Oak Alley Plantation

Named for the beautiful double row of trees that welcome you to the property, Oak Alley Plantation is a popular place to visit on the outskirts of New Orleans. Located around an hour’s drive west of the center, it is well worth visiting for its attractive antebellum architecture, interesting past and gorgeous grounds.

Lying alongside the Mississippi River, Oak Alley was founded in 1837 with the mansion exhibiting delightful Greek Revival features. While exploring the estate you’ll learn all about the enslaved people who worked on the plantation and be able to snap photos of its incredible oak-lined avenue and historic house.

19/09/2023

Preservation Hall

One of the most popular live-music venues in the city, historic Preservation Hall hosts unforgettable jazz performances almost every night of the year.

Formerly an art gallery, it began to host local jazz concerts in the fifties with its talented performers soon drawing great acclaim for their pure jam sessions. Nowadays, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band tours all around the world.

19/09/2023

The Pharmacy Museum will have a guided tour today, Wednesday 9/6 at 10 a.m., before taking a short hiatus. After today, guided tours will return on September 28th, 29th, AND 30th to kick off our NEW tour schedule! Beginning at the end of this month, we will be offering guided tours every Thursday, Friday, AND Saturday 🎟️ Give us a call, send us an email, or come in person to get your ticket for the last guided tour of the summer today at 10 a.m.! There are still spots left for this morning! 🤩

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🌬️🍃A beautiful morning in the courtyard. Did you know that Louis Dufilho used this courtyard to grow some of the medicinal herbs used in his apothecary? Originally, the courtyard was paved with the same Belgian Slate that you can still see today in the museum's interior, and the plants would be cultivated along the perimeter of the courtyard.

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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is right in the heart of the French Quarter. Wonderfully well-preserved, the historic apothecary shop is laden with intriguing jars, bottles, instruments and antiques.

Now a museum, the Creole townhouse was formerly the home and shop of Louis J. Dufilho Jr. – the first licensed pharmacist in the States – who started the business in 1823. Besides seeing surgical instruments, voodoo potions and perfumes, you can also learn about questionable medical practices from the past and spend some time in its attractive old courtyard.