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Without question, the primary draws in New Orleans are the parties. Mardi Gras, New Years, the Sugar Bowl, Jazz Fest, Halloween – this town's never short on reasons to celebrate. Heck, they even throw pre-celebration celebrations! There is, however, far more substance to the place than street carnivals and live music festivals. History and architecture buffs, for example, often find themselves in awe of the townhouses and buildings that make up the Quarter. Some private homes are open to the public, but one of the best ways to get a feel for the history of the neighborhood is to take part in a guided walking tour – the Haunted History Tours are the most chillingly informative. Also a must: walking the wide boulevards of the Garden District and admiring the Greek Revival mansions with their manicured lawns. Several museums are scattered throughout the city as well, including the Historic New Orleans Collection and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in the Warehouse District. If you're traveling with kids, Audobon Zoo is regarded by many as one of top zoos in the country, and the Aquarium of the Americas, also part of the Audubon Institute, is making a strong comeback after suffering greatly from Katrina.

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Confederacy of Cruisers Bike Tours

1815 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

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New Orleans neighborhood bicycle tours. Guided afternoon excursions exploring the city.

Glasslight Gallery

728 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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French Quarter art gallery exhibiting neon art and sculptures.

Gray Line New Orleans

2 Canal St, Suite 2500, New Orleans, LA 70130

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They offer the best sightseeing tours and have tours that are exclusive to Gray Line New Orleans!

Nottaway Plantation

New Orleans, LA

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The plantations of Louisiana's River Road are amazing. Many tour operators in New Orleans offer tours. Nottoway is esp. amazing - the architecture and the 53,000 square feet of living space!

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

925 Camp St, New Orleans, LA

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LARGE NEW MUSEUM, AFFILIATED WITH university of new orleans, LOCATED IN TOURIST FRIENDLY WAREHOUSE DISCTRICT.

Planetarium

2020 4th St, Rivertown, Kenner, LA n/a

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i really like this place everything is good!

Venusian Gardens Gallery

2601 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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The only gallery of its kind, specializing in neon art and sculpture occupying a 150 year old Church with 40 foot cypress ceilings. An atmosphere found nowhere else.

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