What are some fun things to do in New Orleans?

I'm going with my family including my 4yr old nephew, so im just looking for something inexpensive to do. I love the outdoors and found a swamp tour that looked like fun but it was too expensive. If you have any ideas on good restaurants and fun, outdoor stuff to do in the spring it would b great. thanks!

The first answer has some great suggestions.

Note that the Aquarium and the Zoo are both run by the Audubon Institute and they offer family memberships:

http://www.auduboninstitute.org/membership.html

If you are downtown at the Aquarium you can take the ferry acroos the river and back for free:

http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/transportation/gettingaround/ferry.html

You can also go to City Park:

http://www.neworleanscitypark.com/attractions_kids.html

3 Responses to “What are some fun things to do in New Orleans?”

  1. ms bell Says:
    February 5th, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    Audubon Park is a great place for a stroll and it's free. It's near downtown New Orleans. The botanical gardens are inexpensive and a nice place to visit. Jackson Square is free and another great place to walk. Try some beignets at Cafe du Monde. They are delicious.
    Louisiana's Children's museum would be good for the 4 year old. The museum has interactive and hands-on exhibits. Musee Conti Wax Museum in the French Quarter is fun.

    Check out this website for more information:
    http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/attractions

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  2. NOLA guy Says:
    February 5th, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    The first answer has some great suggestions.

    Note that the Aquarium and the Zoo are both run by the Audubon Institute and they offer family memberships:

    http://www.auduboninstitute.org/membership.html

    If you are downtown at the Aquarium you can take the ferry acroos the river and back for free:

    http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/transportation/gettingaround/ferry.html

    You can also go to City Park:

    http://www.neworleanscitypark.com/attractions_kids.html
    References :
    New Orleans resident

  3. Lisa H Says:
    February 5th, 2009 at 5:48 pm

    I bet you would like Lafitte National Park on the Westbank go to nps.gov and get directions. Its got a nature trail through the bayou the end in the most beautiful view of a tru southern marsh. you'll see alot of alligators!!
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