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FAMILY FUN IN THE CRESCENT CITY Why do young vacationers and their families flock to New Orleans? Simple. There’s just so much to do! EXPLORE Experience the magic of the French Quarter with a walk through historic Jackson Square, then stop at Café Du Monde for powdered-sugar beignets and café au lait! Woldenberg Riverfront Park is home to the Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Insectarium, two state-of-the-art educational attractions housed in the same riverfront facility. Make sure to stop by the French Market for that perfect New Orleans souvenir, then hop aboard a family-friendly riverboat cruise for a trip up and down the Mississippi River. And speaking of the Mississippi, the whole family will enjoy the interactive educational fun and sweeping views of the city atop Vue Orleans, New Orleans’ only 360° attraction. PLAY New Orleans City Park is a wonderland for children of all ages, with Storyland, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, City Putt, and large play areas providing entertainment for hours. Hop in a kayak on Bayou St. John nearby. Uptown, the Audubon Zoo is home to lions, leopards, alligators, elephants, and more! Just outside of New Orleans, you’ll find swamp tour outfitters, including the swamp zipline Zip NOLA (perfect for daring older kids), plus state parks and nature preserves. EAT All this activity will surely work up an appetite. Luckily, New Orleans is full of restaurants with kid-friendly eats. From Acorn inside the Louisiana Children’s Museum to Brennan’s, a French Quarter fine-dining spot, there are plenty of places both young and old will enjoy together. STAY New Orleans has plenty of family-friendly hotels. The Sheraton is just steps away from the Audubon Aquarium and French Quarter. The Roosevelt and Windsor Court transform into magical winter wonderlands complete with holiday tea come December. The Loews Hotel New Orleans provides large guest rooms, baby bathtubs, and coloring books for kids! And the chic Hotel Saint Vincent offers stroller rentals, meaning you and your little one(s) can explore the city with ease. FAMILY TRIP TIPS! Visit neworleans.com/things-to-do/family or scan the QR code for family travel tips!
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