What To Do In New Orleans

Check out this helpful link for information about time-specific and seasonal events in October 2020:
New Orleans Annual Events

Top things to do in/near New Orleans

Regularly happening events/places/restaurants to check out.

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City Park

(Across the street from Ralph’s on the Park. Enjoy City Park after our brunch on Sunday!)

Info:
City Park features an art gallery, sculpture garden, Cafe du Monde, the botanical gardens and even an amusement park for the kids! Lots of free space for play.

Address:
1 Palm Drive, New Orleans 70124



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Bourbon Orleans Hotel

In 1881 the Sisters of the Holy Family (first African American religious order in the United States) purchased the former Orleans Ballroom and converted the building into a convent and later built an orphanage and school. Many of our family members were helped and educated by the Sisters.

Address:
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA 70116



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Audubon Zoo
(They all asked for you!)

Located in historic Uptown New Orleans, the Audubon Zoo offers an exotic mix of animals from around the globe

Address:
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118



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Le Musee’ de f.p.c.

A House Museum Honoring The Legacy Of New Orleans’ Free People Of Color.

TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Address:
2336 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119S



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St. Louis Cemetery #2

Operating Hours:
Mon– Sat 9:00am to 3:00 pm
Sundays 9:00am to 12:00 pm

Address: 300 N Claiborne Ave
Office: 3421 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119



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Zulu Hall

Edmond Hewlett is pictured above – 1936 Mardi Gras Zulu King

CONTACT IN ADVANCE TO VISIT

Address: Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club Inc.
722 North Broad St, 70119
504-827-1559




Kid Activities

Links to articles that list off the best things to do with your kids in NOLA.


The 26 best things to do with kids is New Orleans

  • New Orleans Histroic Train Garden
  • Historic Carousel in City Park
  • Storyland in City Park
  • New Orleans Museum of Art
  • Big Easy Bayou Kayak Tour
  • French Quarter Kids
  • and more!


11 Best Things to Do in New Orleans with Kids – yTravel Blog

  • Mardi Gras with Kids.
  • Stroll the French Quarter.
  • French QuarTour Kids Tour.
  • Eat Beignets at Cafe Du Monde.
  • Ride a Streetcar.
  • Walk The Garden District.
  • See Gators on a Swamp Tour.


New Orleans with Kids: Top Things to Do and See as a Family

  • Louisiana Children’s Museum
  • Preservation Hall and Jazz Band
  • National World War II Museum
  • The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
  • more in article!


Colleges & Universities

Many family members – parents, aunts and uncles, even grandparents attended these historical colleges and universities. Some of your cousins are currently enrolled in New Orleans colleges and universities. Drive through the campus or visit the student store for a t-shirt. Where “the old folks” spent their younger days?



Laissez le bon temps rouller!

Extend your vacay with a cruise!

How about a pre or post reunion cruise? Norwegian Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean, Crystal Cruises and American Cruise Lines are currently sailing from New Orleans.

Cruises Departing From New Orleans:

American Cruise Lines

American Queen Steamboat Company

Carnival Cruise Lines

Disney Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line