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ALLIGATOR FARMS Insta-Gator Alligator Ranch insta-gatorranch.com / 74645 Allen Rd., Covington 70435 / 985-892-3669, 888-448-1560 Alligators by the thousands in crystal clear water Hold 'em, feed 'em, even catch 'em and even wrestle 'em Surround yourself with alligators from one foot to nine feet Only non-hibernating alligators in Louisiana Active even in winter. — Northshore AMUSEMENT CENTERS BooKoo Bounce LLC bookoobounce.com / 5604 Blessey St., NO 70123 / 504-835-6424 Eight miles from Downtown, New Orleans' only indoor inflatable playground Perfect for walk-in play, private birthday parties and events Features 17,500 square feet of fun with 18 huge inflatable bouncers, slides, obstacle courses, a fun arcade and private party rooms. — Jefferson Parish The Escape Game New Orleans theescapegame.com/neworleans / 233 N. Peters St., NO 70130 / 504-608-3499 The Escape Game is a live 60-minute adventure Teams work together to find clues, overcome challenges and complete a mission Great for families, friends, team building and anyone looking for something new and different. — French Quarter JAMNOLA jamnola.com / 2832 Royal St., Suite B, NO 70117 / 504-442-2734 Embracing the personality and feel of the city's many cultural gems, JAMNOLA is a 5,400 sq ft experiential pop-up that engages audiences of all ages in a topsy-turvy journey celebrating the art, music and culture of New Orleans. — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Jefferson Indoor Range jeffersonindoor.com / 6719 Airline Dr., Metairie 70003 / 504-218-7822 Enjoy shooting a fine selection of machine guns in a completely safe environment with your own certified firearms instructor at your side Free t-shirt and unlimited iPhone pictures with every package purchase. — Jefferson Parish AQUARIUMS Audubon Aquarium of the Americas A Facility of Audubon Nature Institute audubonnatureinstitute.org/ privateevents / 1 Canal St., NO 70130 / 800-774-7394 Top five U S aquarium featuring sharks, jellyfish, rays, rare white gator, penguins, otters and a changing exhibits gallery Visit the Great Maya Reef Steps away from the French Quarter and area hotels. — French Quarter ART CENTERS Ashe Cultural Arts Center ashecac.org / 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO 70113 / 504-569-9070 Multi-use (facility/theater/gallery/special events) venue operated by Efforts of Grace, Inc , a nonprofit corporation with a mission to promote/ produce/create/support programs that emphasize positive contributions that people of African descent have made throughout history to the present. — Central Business District Contemporary Arts Center cacno.org / 900 Camp St., NO 70130 / 504-528-3805 The CAC is the leading multidisciplinary arts center in the South From bold experiments in visual arts, photography and sculpture to cutting-edge theatre, music and dance, the CAC is dedicated to the art of our time. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District BIKE RENTALS Blue Bikes NOLA bluebikesnola.com / 2725 Lafitte Ave., NO 70119 / 504-608-0603 New Orleans’ only bike share program and easiest way to navigate New Orleans Hop on a Blue Bike and see the city in a new way Visit bluebikesnola.com to learn more. — Mid-City BOAT & YACHT RENTALS New Orleans Pedal Barge nolapedalbarge.com / 2651 Paris Rd., NO 70129 / 504-264-1056 Introducing the newest New Orleans experience, the city's first ever cycle boat This social, active adventure is the perfect way for friends, families, visitors and locals to explore New Orleans Reserve a seat on one of our BYOB rides or reserve the entire boat for a special occasion. — New Orleans East COCKTAIL EXPERIENCES New Orleans Beverage Group, LLC elguapobitters.com / 3950 Tchoupitoulas St., NO 70115 / 504-444-2914 Local cocktail bitters, syrups and mixers manufacturer available for private label, corporate gifting, wholesale distribution and more Our two mobile cocktail bars, craft cocktail services and cocktail classes are available for your next event. — Garden District/Uptown New Orleans Drink Lab drinklabnola.com / 343 Baronne St., NO 70112 / 504-522-8664 The ultimate cocktail experience Learn history, tradition and culture of classic New Orleans cocktails, then get behind the bar to make them yourself A great hands-on cocktail experience for friends and small groups The fun starts when you arrive. — Central Business District Sazerac House sazerachouse.com / 101 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-910-0100 Standing proudly in a historic building at the corner of Canal and Magazine, steps away from the original 1850s Sazerac Coffeehouse, The Sazerac House is an immersive exploration of the spirited culture of New Orleans. — Central Business District COOKING SCHOOLS Langlois, Culinary Crossroads langloisnola.com / NO 70116 / 504-934-1010 A New Orleans restaurant experience like no other Langlois Chef Amy Sins’ “culinary entertainment” events take guests on an adventure into the heart of Louisiana’s unique cuisine via live cooking show demonstrations in local restaurants and private event venues across the city. The Mardi Gras School of Cooking themardigrasschoolofcooking.com / 519 Wilkinson St., Suite 101, NO 70130 / 504-344-3977 We offer exclusively hands-on cooking classes, private events, team building events and catering Take your team offsite for a fun and engaging experience where they’ll learn to collaborate, cooperate and cook together Bring your friends and colleagues for a deliciously good time. — French Quarter The New Orleans School of Cooking neworleansschoolofcooking.com / 524 St. Louis St., NO 70130 / 504-525-2665, 800-237-4841 The original Creole and Cajun cooking school of New Orleans Located in the heart of the French Quarter, we offer entertaining cooking demonstrations (twice daily) and intimate hands-on classes (twice daily) Private events are available for breakfasts, lunches and dinners. — French Quarter NOCHI nochi.org / 725 Howard Ave., NO 70130 / 504-891-4060 A nonprofit organization offering a variety of enthusiast courses for locals and visitors, as well as certificate programs for those seeking professional development. — Central Business District CULINARY ENTERTAINMENT Langlois, Culinary Crossroads langloisnola.com / NO / 504-934-1010 Langlois is a team of traveling culinary entertainers and Chef Amy Sins is your storytelling guide She takes guests on a journey through Louisiana’s unique cuisine and famous dishes, staging culinary events, cooking demos and dinners wherever you are. DANCE NOBA | New Orleans Ballet Association nobadance.com / 935 Gravier St., Suite 800, NO 70112 / 504-522-0996 A nationally award-winning organization that annually brings world-class dance companies of all genres to the region and provides a comprehensive dance, health and wellness program of over 5,000 tuition-free activities for ages 3 to 80-plus. — Central Business District FAIRS & FESTIVALS Buku Music + Art Project thebukuproject.com / 621 Celeste St., Suite 100, NO 70130 A New Orleans based two-day music and arts festival held annually at Mardi Gras World Buku's intimate postindustrial setting on the Mississippi river fits perfectly with the festival's fusion of relevant EDM, hip-hop, and indie rock. — Central Business District French Quarter Festivals, Inc. fqfi.org / 400 N. Peters St., Suite 205, NO 70130 / 504-522-5730, 800-673-5725 Promoting the culture and heritage of New Orleans annually through high quality events like French Quarter Festival (world's largest showcase of Louisiana music and culture), Satchmo SummerFest and Holidays New Orleans Style. — French Quarter New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival nojazzfest.com / 365 Canal St., Suite 2250, NO 70130 / 504-410-4100 One of the world's greatest cultural celebrations Annual event spanning 10 days, with thousands of musicians playing on 12 stages and attracting almost 500,000 culture-crazed fans from around the world. — Central Business District FISHING/HUNTING Bourgeois Fishing Charters neworleansfishing.com / 2783 Privateer Blvd., Barataria 70036 / 504-341-5614 Experience world-class inshore fishing charters led by expert fishing guides In addition to fishing, plan a stay at our historic, high-end lodge, The Cajun Vista Inn, for luxurious accommodations and authentic Cajun cooking. — Westbank Rojas Fishing Charters rojascharters.com / 2453 Privateer Blvd., Barataria 70036 / 504-233-1005 We offer the finest shallow-water fishing just 30 minutes South of New Orleans Come down to the bayou where the fishing and hospitality is as good as the food we eat. — Westbank Southern Style Bowfishing southernstylebowfishing.com / 31094 Hwy. 23, Buras 70041 We offer a four- to five-hour bowfishing charter for redfish, sheepshead, drum, alligator gar and trophy hunts Excellent lodging accommodations and experience for the whole family We will have you shooting your first fish in no time. — Westbank GARDENS New Orleans Botanical Garden garden.neworleanscitypark.com / 5 Victory Ave., City Park, NO 70124 / 504-483-9488 One of the few remaining examples of public garden design from the WPA/Art Deco period Nine-acre garden featuring a beautiful green wall, Enrique Alferez sculpture garden, tropical conservatory, themed gardens such as butterfly, rose, Japanese and train garden. — Mid-City Press Street Gardens pressstreetgardens.com / 7 Homer Plessy Way, NO 70117 An urban farm and outdoor venue located on New Orleans' historic Press Street. — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater GOLF Audubon Clubhouse - A Facility of Audubon Nature Institute audubonnatureinstitute.org / 6500 Magazine St., NO 70118 / 504-212-5290, 800-774-7394 The golf course, impeccably landscaped amidst 100-year-old oaks, is a challenging par-62 layout It is ranked in the country's top 50 municipal golf courses and has earned a 4 1/2-star rating from Golf Digest. — Garden District/Uptown Bayou Oaks at City Park cityparkgolf.com / 1040 Filmore Ave., NO 70124 / 504-483-9410 Prepare yourself for an unparalleled golfing experience just minutes from downtown New Orleans Our 36-hole golf complex features two great golf courses that can be enjoyed by golfers of all skill levels. — Mid-City Chateau Golf & Country Club chateaugcc.com / 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner 70065 / 504-467-1351 Chateau features an exciting and challenging par 72 championship golf course with Champion Bermuda grass greens In addition, its magnificent clubhouse has dining facilities, member functions, private parties, banquets and wedding receptions. — Jefferson Parish English Turn Golf & Country Club englishturn.com / 1 Clubhouse Dr., NO 70131 / 504-392-2200 Former host of the Annual PGA Tour Stop in New Orleans, features a Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course At English Turn, your business meeting, corporate retreat or special event becomes a truly extraordinary affair. — Westbank Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course playnolagolf.com / 6514 Congress Dr., NO 70126 / 504-658-3387 An 18-hole, public course with a yardage of 6,665 at its longest tees, playing to a par of 72 Renovated and renamed in 1979 to honor the first African-American inducted into the Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame. — New Orleans East TPC of Louisiana tpc.com/louisiana / 11001 Lapalco Blvd., Avondale 70094 / 504-436-8721 "Host of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans" The PGA tour brings world-class public golf to New Orleans Come play where the pros play Only 25 minutes from Downtown, this Pete Dye-designed masterpiece will be ideal for your corporate or group outings. — Westbank Your Golf Event yourgolfevent.net / 5240 Meadowdale St., Metairie 70006 / 504-513-8766 Networking, fundraising, teambuilding or a small group of friends Our relationships with the golf courses in and around the Greater New Orleans area allows us insight into the best option for your group We are a turnkey operation with more than 27 years of experience. — Jefferson Parish HEALTH CLUBS & FITNESS CENTERS Footprints To Fitness footprintstofitness.com / NO / 504-383-4718 Bringing Balance To The Big Easy through fun and unique onsite fitness + wellness experiences for locals and visitors of New Orleans Making wellness accessible through fitness classes, fun runs, custom events, bachelorette parties, and more. Make Movements makemovements.com / 1011 Thalia St., NO 70130 / 504-333-9168 Customized onsite yoga and meditation at your conference or event Sessions are designed to increase productivity, provide stress reduction tools, and build stronger teams From beginner-advanced yoga/meditation, stretch breaks, or restorative yoga We provide all mats and necessary props. — Garden District/Uptown OrangeTheory Fitness neworleansdowntown. orangetheoryfitness.com / 618 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-603-0414, 844-OTFNOLA Combines three aspects into one workout: science, coaching and technology This trifecta is essential for our workout and essential for you Come work out with us during your visit to New Orleans Two drop-in sessions $40. — Central Business District Salire Fitness & Wellness salirefitness.com / 214 N. Jefferson Davis Pkwy., NO 70119 / 504-821-4896 Onsite and offsite personal training, mat Pilates, group classes, jogging and walking tours as well as corporate wellness services and presentations for small businesses and large conventions Visit our private studio or hire our trainers to work with you at a local park or hotel. — Mid-City MOVIE THEATERS Entergy Giant Screen Theater audubonnatureinstitute.org/theater / 1 Canal St., NO 70130 / 504-581-4629, 800-774-7394 Features 327 front-row seats, state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos multi-dimensional cinema sound and a 4K digital projection system on a 5 1/2-story screen Will immerse you in a big screen 2-D or 3-D adventure Steps away from the French Quarter Next door to the aquarium. — French Quarter MUSEUMS Audubon Butterfly Garden & Insectarium audubonnatureinstitute.org / 423 Canal St., NO 70130 / 504-581-4629, 800-774-7394 Even the littlest creatures have a big impact on our world Learn all about butterflies, bees, beetles and more at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. — French Quarter Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights bevolo.com / 316 Royal St., NO 70130 / 504-522-9485 Began in the French Quarter in 1945 when Andrew Bevolo, Sr revolutionized the production of gas lamps Come visit our newest location that includes a gas light museum and watch as craftsmen make copper lanterns. — French Quarter Bloody Mary New Orleans Haunted Museum & Voodoo Pharmacy bloodymaryneworleans.com / 826 N. Rampart St., NO 70116 / 504-909-6666 Tours every day, ghost hunts every night Explore our 200-year-old historic haunted house and spirit shop Haunted collections, occult items, dolls, altars, ghost tours, seances, psychics, parties, rituals, Voodoo weddings, ghost hunting and city, cemetery adventures. — French Quarter Confederate Memorial Hall Museum confederatemuseum.com / 929 Camp St., NO 70130 / 504-523-4522 Oldest museum in Louisiana, second largest Confederate collection in the nation Civil War memorabilia on exhibit includes flags, uniforms, weapons, medical instruments and personal effects of President Jefferson Davis, Generals Beauregard, Lee, Bragg and other Southern leaders. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Donald Harrison, Sr. Museum guardiansinstitute.org / 1930 Independence St., NO 70117 / 504-214-6632 The Donald Harrison, Sr Museum houses indigenous cultural artwork, music collections and artifacts from prominent tradition bearers of New Orleans The museum’s collection is also available for off-site exhibitions during conventions and special events. — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater The Historic New Orleans Collection hnoc.org / 520 & 533 Royal St., NO 70130 / 504-523-4662 A museum, research center and publisher in the French Quarter offering guided tours ($5 per person) and free exhibitions on New Orleans culture Visit hnoc org for gallery hours and tour times Closed Mondays and major holidays. — French Quarter Louisiana Children's Museum lcm.org / 15 Henry Thomas Dr., City Park, NO 70124 / 504-523-1357 Explore 8 5 acres of hands-on fun Stand inside a bubble, climb into a pelican's nest and travel and splash along the 100-foot-long Mighty Mississippi Pedal a floating classroom to the center of the lagoon Everyone has the opportunity to explore, experience, and learn. — Mid-City Louisiana State Museum louisianastatemuseum.org / 751 Chartres St., NO 70116 / 504-568-6968, 800-568-6968 The Louisiana State Museum's historic French Quarter properties include the Cabildo, Presbytere, New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U S Mint, Madame John's Legacy and 1850 House Venues also available for special events. — French Quarter Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture themardigrasmuseum.com / 1010 Conti St., NO 70112 / 504-218-4872 Features an interactive costume closet for guests to dress up in authentic Mardi Gras costumes The exhibition celebrates grassroots traditions of Carnival revelers, Walking Clubs, Mardi Gras Indians, Cajun Mardi Gras, Kings and Queens, and masquerade balls. — French Quarter Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience msje.org / 818 Howard Ave., NO 70113 / 504-338-4683 The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, opening in early 2021 in New Orleans’ Museum District, will be a one-of-a-kind attraction and educational destination, exploring the unique history of Jews in the South. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Museum of Trade, Finance & The Fed frbatlanta.org/about/tours/nola.aspx / 525 St. Charles Ave., NO 70130 Explore the city’s financial history at the Federal Reserve’s oldest branch Discover the events and people that shaped banking, the evolution of money, and the Fed A self-guided financial history walking tour map is available. — Central Business District The National WWII Museum nationalww2museum.org / 945 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-528-1944, 877-813-3329 Tells the story of the American experience in the war that change the world, why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today On a six-acre campus and features immersive exhibits, a 4D cinematic experience, a dinner theater, and two restaurants. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District New Canal Lighthouse saveourlake.org / 8001 Lakeshore Dr., NO 70124 / 504-282-2134 Visit our historic lighthouse located on beautiful Lake Pontchartrain, established in 1839 Open daily for guided tours and available to host your New Orleans wedding, private parties, corporate gatherings and special events Call 504-836-2215. — Lakeview/Lakefront New Orleans Jazz Museum nolajazzmuseum.org / 400 Esplanade Ave., NO 70116 / 504-568-6993 Celebrates the history of jazz, in all its forms, through dynamic interactive exhibits, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities and engaging musical performances. — French Quarter New Orleans Museum of Art noma.org / 1 Collins Diboll Cir., City Park, NO 70124 / 504-658-4100 Enjoy 5,000 years of art in one day at the New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans' oldest fine arts institution, home to more than 40,000 works and the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. — Mid-City New Orleans Pharmacy Museum pharmacymuseum.org / 514 Chartres St., NO 70130 / 504-565-8027 Housed in the apothecary of America’s first licensed pharmacist, the museum’s collection documents and illustrates the history of medicine during the 19th century. — French Quarter Newcomb Art Museum newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu / Woldenberg Art Center, Tulane University, NO 70118 / 504-865-5328 Nestled among the live oaks of Tulane's Uptown campus, a small gem of a museum that presents original exhibitions that highlight the work of women, explore socially engaged art, civic dialogue and community transformation. — Garden District/Uptown Ogden Museum of Southern Art ogdenmuseum.org / 925 Camp St., NO 70130 / 504-539-9600 Dedicated to telling the story of art in the American South through visual art from the Colonial period to the present Hours: Wed - Mon 10am - 5pm; Thurs 6pm - 8pm for Ogden After Hours (live music). — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Old Ursuline Convent Museum oldursulineconventmuseum.com / 1100 Chartres St., NO 70116 / 504-529-3040 The oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, was erected in 1745 as a convent, orphanage and school for girls This historic building is now a beautiful museum home to both permanent and changing exhibits. — French Quarter VooDoo Spiritual Temple voodoospiritualtemple.org / 1428 N. Rampart St., NO 70116 / 504-943-9795 Located past Congo Square near Esplanade Avenue along the new streetcar line of North Rampart Street Featured on PBS, commercial TV and in movies Services offered include consultations, rituals, potions, tours, and lectures Under the direction of Priestess Miriam and her French partner Allen since 1990. — French Quarter PARKS New Orleans City Park neworleanscitypark.com / 5 Victory Ave., NO 70124 / 504-488-2896 New Orleans City Park’s 1,300 acres offer a wide variety of attractions including the amusement park, botanical garden, golf, tennis, Café Du Monde, boat and bike rentals and ancient oak trees Offers an array of venues accommodating anywhere from 50 to 700 people. — Mid-City PLANTATIONS & HISTORIC HOMES Beauregard-Keyes House bkhouse.org / 1113 Chartres St., NO 70116 / 504-523-7257 This stately 1826 mansion in the French Quarter contains collections from the Beauregard family and from noted author Frances Parkinson Keyes Guided tours on the hour Mon - Sat 10am - 3pm Admission also available for private functions. — French Quarter Destrehan Plantation destrehanplantation.org / 13034 River Rd., Destrehan 70047 / 985-764-9315, 877-453-2095 Closest plantation to New Orleans Costumed tour guides Exhibits include an original document signed by Thomas Jefferson, folk art depicting the 1811 slave revolt and family artifacts and documents Period craft demonstrations daily. — Outside Metro Area Gallier House hgghh.org / 1132 Royal St., NO 70116 / 504-274-0750 Gallier House, built in 1857 by famous architect James Gallier, Jr is a Victorian townhouse with modern innovations and stunning décor Step into 19th century daily life on a guided tour, Thurs - Tues 10am-4pm. — French Quarter Hermann-Grima House hgghh.org / 820 St. Louis St., NO 70112 / 504-525-5661 Built in 1831, Hermann-Grima House is a beautiful example of Federal style and Creole architecture Guided tours offer a glimpse into 19th century daily life and run Thurs -Tues 10am-4pm. — French Quarter Houmas House and Gardens houmashouse.com / 40136 Hwy. 942, River Road, Darrow 70725 / 225-473-9380 A unique antebellum experience The Crown Jewel of Louisiana's River Road features antiques and Louisiana artwork, three award-winning restaurants, gardens, ponds and oaks Daily tours, 9am-7pm Available for events. — Outside Metro Area Laura Plantation Co., LLC lauraplantation.com / 2247 LA Hwy. 18, River Road, Vacherie 70090 / 225-265-7690, 888-799-7690 TripAdvisor's Top-Rated Plantation Tour Intimate, first-hand accounts, explore the lives of four generations of one Louisiana Créole family, both free and enslaved Daily tours in English/French Fifty minutes from New Orleans. — Outside Metro Area Longue Vue House and Gardens longuevue.com / 7 Bamboo Rd., NO 70124 / 504-488-5488 As a refreshing experience for the tourist and the local in New Orleans, Longue Vue features a fascinating historic home and 15 beautiful gardens including an interactive space for children. — Mid-City Nottoway Plantation nottoway.com / 31025 LA Hwy. 1, White Castle 70788 / 225-545-2730 Experience antebellum grandeur in a riveting tour of the South's largest plantation home Featuring newly renovated guest rooms, fine cuisine and wines in the new Mansion Restaurant and beautiful gardens Perfect for weddings and special events. — Outside Metro Area Oak Alley Plantation oakalleyplantation.org / 3645 Hwy. 18, Great River Road, Vacherie 70090 / 225-265-2151, 800-463-7196 Dedicated to preserving and interpreting its history, Oak Alley invites visitors to explore 28 historic acres and exhibits. — Outside Metro Area Pitot House pitothouse.org / 1440 Moss St., NO 70119 / 504-482-0312 Built in 1799 on Bayou St John, the Pitot House was the home to New Orleans' first American mayor and is one of the few West Indies style houses left in Louisiana Museum tours offered Wed. - Sat — Mid-City San Francisco Plantation sanfranciscoplantation.org / P.O. Box 950, 2646 Hwy. 44, Garyville 70051 / 985-535-2341, 888-322-1756 Circa 1856, San Francisco Plantation is a national landmark and the only authentically restored plantation in Louisiana Open 360 days a year with period-dressed historic interpreters for daily tours, groups, events and educational programs. — Outside Metro Area St. Joseph Plantation stjosephplantation.com / 3535 Hwy. 18, Vacherie 70090 / 225-265-4078 Authentic tour of a working sugar cane plantation, family-owned since 1877 Birthplace of acclaimed architect H H Richardson Explore original slave cabins and exhibits of early life on St Joseph Plantation Annual "Mourning Tour" runs Oct 1 - Nov 3 depicting 19th century Creole mourning customs. — Outside Metro Area Whitney Plantation whitneyplantation.org / 5099 Hwy. 18, Great River Road, Wallace 70049 / 225-265-3300 Less than an hour from New Orleans The only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery Historic buildings, museum exhibits, modern memorials and first person slave narratives give a voice to enslaved people who worked and lived in Louisiana. — Outside Metro Area PSYCHICS New Orleans Psychic LLC neworleanspsychic.com / 935 Gravier St., Suite 1000, NO 70112 / 504-942-5545, 877-774-6652 Available for in-person and phone psychic and medium readings Plus, special events, bachelorette parties, speaking engagements and team building Offers house/business cleansings and blessings Named No 1 psychic medium to see in New Orleans by travelchannel.com and recommended best psychic medium to see in the US by bbcamerica.com. — Central Business District RESERVATIONS SERVICES - ACTIVITIES Gators and Ghosts gatorsandghosts.com / 728 St. Louis St., NO 70130 / 504-226-5433, 888-481-8188 Airboat swamp tours, haunted French Quarter Tours, city and Katrina tours, private tours, group tours, and much more Locally owned and operated Visit our booth at the Chris Owens Club at 500 Bourbon St , book online, call, email, or even text us. — French Quarter Joieful joieful.com / 4333 Euphrosine St., NO 70125 / 504-207-4555 Curates New Orleans experiences of all kinds and provides group planning services and exclusive VIP deals Make your day Joieful by visiting our website or concierge locations. — Mid-City NewOrleansDiscountTours.com neworleansdiscounttours.com / NO 70130 / 504-484-9680 Your one-stop shop, including hotel bookings, all tours, group travel, dinner reservations and recommendations Airport transportation, city tours, swamp tours, airboat tours, plantation tours and walking tours. TripShock tripshock.com / 35 Red Bay Ct., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 / 850-424-5125, 800-450-7139 The Gulf Coast's largest activity and tour booking engine offering low price guarantee on experiences from helicopter tours to dinner cruises. — Outside Metro Area RIVERBOATS Paddlewheeler Creole Queen creolequeen.com / Spanish Plaza Wharf, NO 70130 / 504-529-4567, 800-445-4109 Cruise the mighty Mississippi aboard our award-winning, authentic paddlewheeler Enjoy our leisurely dinner cruise with classic Creole cuisine or embark on a day trip to historic Chalmette Battlefield in Jean Lafitte National Park. — Central Business District Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS riverboatcityofneworleans.com / 400 Toulouse St., 400 Toulouse St., NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, 800-233-2628 Full-service kitchen, bars and A/V capabilities on each of three decks Top deck viewing From her French Quarter dock, she will welcome daily cruises, groups, charters, special events, concerts, weddings and more. — French Quarter Steamboat NATCHEZ steamboatnatchez.com / 400 Toulouse St., NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, 800-233-2628 Harbor jazz cruise with live bands, optional lunch, Sunday brunch or dinner cruise on the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River Full bar, narration, calliope concert and engine room visits Three cruises daily Groups, weddings and private parties welcome. — French Quarter SPORTING EVENTS & SPORTS Allstate Sugar Bowl allstatesugarbowl.org / 1500 Sugarbowl Dr., NO 70112 / 504-828-2440 Host of New Year's Day Sugar Bowl football classic, featuring college football's best and other annual sporting events including basketball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, sailing, tennis, track and field and volleyball. — Central Business District Humana Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Marathon & 1/2 Marathon runrocknroll.com/new-orleans / 3407 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33607 / 813-868-5940 Run through the world of Mardi Gras at the Humana Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and 1/2 marathon This beginner and PR friendly course complete with live bands and tons of on-course entertainment! — Outside Metro Area New Orleans Pelicans NBA Basketball pelicans.com / 1501 Girod St., NO 70113 / 504-593-4748 Experience NBA basketball at its best as the Pelicans take on the NBA's biggest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience New Orleans style. Tickets as low as $9. — Central Business District New Orleans Saints neworleanssaints.com / 5800 Airline Dr., Metairie 70003 / 504-733-0255 New Orleans Saints play NFL football in the Crescent City Home games played in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome August through December Tickets (season and group) available at the Saints box office (504-731-1700) or individual game tickets through Ticketmaster (504-522-5555). — Jefferson Parish Stumpy's Hatchet House - NOLA stumpyshh.com / 1200 Poydras St., Suite 103, NO 70113 / 504-577-2937 A safe, controlled environment where customers can enjoy throwing hatchets to targets Birthday, corporate team building, bachelor/bachelorette, date night, you name it, we throw it A new entertainment concept for locals, tourists and business travelers who love adventure. — Central Business District Sun Belt Conference sunbeltsports.org / 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr., NO 70112 / 504-299-9066 An FBS college athletic conference composed of 12 universities — Central Business District Tulane University. - Athletic Department tulanegreenwave.com / James W. Wilson Center, Ben Weiner Drive, NO 70118 / 504-861-WAVE Tulane University is an American Athletic Conference member currently competing in 17 NCAA Division 1-A sports Green Wave tickets and merchandise are available online or by phone Roll wave. — Garden District/Uptown TOURS - AIR Heli Co heli-co.com / 6401 Stars and Stripes Blvd., NO 70126 / 504-291-8999 Based at New Orleans Lakefront Airport, come join us on one of our 15-, 30- or 60-mile helicopter tours today and experience New Orleans from a new perspective. — Lakeview/Lakefront New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training neworleansaerialtours.com / 5701 Walter Beech St., NO 70126 / 504-241-9131, 877-359-6652 NOLA by air Just plane fun From the bayou to the Superdome, from the river to the lake, capture it all in one flight by airplane or helicopter Change your altitude and save 5 percent by booking online with code NOLABYAIR. — Lakeview/Lakefront TOURS - AIRBOAT Airboat Adventures(TM), LLC airboatadventures.com / 5145 Fleming Park Rd., Lafitte 70067 / 504-689-2005, 888-GOS-WAMP Penetrate secluded areas of South Louisiana's swamplands with high-speed airboats geared for groups of all sizes It's never been easier to glide over land and water to discover this exotic world of haunting beauty. — Westbank Airboat Tours By Arthur L. Matherne, Inc. airboattours.com / 4262 Hwy. 90, Des Allemands 70030 / 504-810-4756, 800-975-9345 Come take a lazy, leisurely ride or an adventurous ride in the swamps in airboats See the wildlife up close and personal with local guides Airboats seat six or 15 Charter fishing available USCG-approved captains. — Outside Metro Area TOURS - BICYCLES American Bicycle Rental Company & FreeWheelin' Bike Tours neworleansbiketour.com / 318 N. Rampart St., NO 70112 / 504-522-4368 Bicycle rentals and tours Only have a few hours to spend? You can see it all and hear even more Located in the French Quarter First-class service American-made bikes Local Family owned. — French Quarter Buzz NOLA Tours & Rentals/ Electric Bikes Tours buzznola.com / 214 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-533-9688 Voted No 1 bike and electric bike tour in New Orleans Fun and easy Come check out our daily tours, night party rides, private tours, group tours, or rent a bike and explore the city on your own. — Central Business District TOURS - CARRIAGE Royal Carriages, Inc. neworleanscarriages.com / 700 block of Decatur Street (Jackson Square), NO 70116 / 504-943-8820 America's oldest carriage company celebrates 75 years of mule-drawn memories Let our licensed tour guides show you 300 years of fun-filled history aboard our carriages Purchase tickets online. — French Quarter TOURS - CEMETERY Gray Line Tours graylineneworleans.com / Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, 400 Toulouse St., NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, 800-233-2628 Intriguing tour of New Orleans oldest “City of the Dead”, St Louis Cemetery No 1 and tomb of Marie Laveau, Voodoo Queen of New Orleans History of "Voodoo" and explanation of our above ground burial system Round trip transportation. — French Quarter Save Our Cemeteries saveourcemeteries.org / 1539 Jackson Ave., Suite 415, NO 70130 / 504-525-3377 Save Our Cemeteries is the only nonprofit touring organization dedicated to cemetery preservation, promotion, restoration and protection Historically accurate tours are our specialty — Garden District/Uptown. Tableau Tours LLC tableautour.com / NO 70122 / 504-330-5527 Discover our Creole history in St Louis Cemetery No 1 or join our passionate tour guides on an authentic New Orleans city tour or a paranormal ghost hunting experience in our luxury buses. TOURS - CITY Adventures in New Orleans neworleansadventuretours.com / 414 Canal St., NO 70130 / 504-523-9745, 800-464-0142 Provides a full-range of hospitality services including city sightseeing tours, swamp and airboat tours, riverboat cruises, French Quarter walking tours, plantation tours, concierge service, groups and individual bookings and transportation service. — Central Business District Gray Line Tours graylineneworleans.com / Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, 400 Toulouse St., NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, 800-233-2628 Your coach covers fifteen diverse neighborhoods such as the French Quarter, Garden District, Tremé, with stops at City Park's Sculpture Garden and a New Orleans cemetery Katrina Tour visits areas affected by the hurricane, and records the rebirth of the city. — French Quarter N'awlins Luxury Tours nawlinsluxurytours.com / NO / 504-265-1155 The leading providers of luxury tours in New Orleans at the most affordable rates We believe that your tour should not only be a luxurious event, but also a memorable one. TOURS - CULINARY Destination Kitchen Tours/ Must Do Nola mustdonola.com / NO 70118 / 504-352-3630, 855-353-6634 Taste your way through New Orleans Food, fun, culture and history Knowledgeable, fun and entertaining guides Top experience, authentic tastings, top reviews Walking tours Bachelorette/bachelor parties, individuals, groups, corporate, celebrations, etc Private, public and groups Taste your way through our New Orleans. Doctor Gumbo Tours doctorgumbo.com / NO / 504-473-4823 A small, locally owned and operated tour business specializing in the culinary and cocktail histories of New Orleans and Louisiana Our mission is to provide "the cure for the common tour." — French Quarter New Orleans Culinary History Tours noculinarytours.com / 4648 Lafaye St., NO 70122 / 504-427-9595, 877-278-8240 New Orleans Culinary History Tours offers a French Quarter Tasting Tour ($58), Daily at 1:30pm and a Classic New Orleans Drinks Tour ($70) at 4pm, and a French Quarter Tasting Tour with a cooking school ($98) daily at 10am. — New Orleans East New Orleans Secrets nosecretstours.com / 519 Wilkinson St., Suite 105, NO 70130 / 504-517-5397 Taste New Orleans culinary traditions with full-meal dining experiences that equally satisfy your stomach and mind So engaging and fun, you won't believe how much you're learning Small groups for individualized attention Private tours available. — French Quarter Tastebud Food Tours and Events tastebudtours.com / 816 Decatur St., NO 70116 / 219-929-6648 Indulge in pralines, gumbo, po-boys, beignets, Serio's muffuletta, winner of the Food Network's Throwdown! With Bobby Flay Jambalaya at the Old Coffee Shop, featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins & Dives A fun time Come hungry Purchase tickets on our website. — French Quarter TOURS - CULTURAL/ HISTORICAL All Bout Dat Tours/ Black Heritage & Jazz allboutdat.com / NO / 504-457-9439 Black heritage and jazz tour of New Orleans, that takes you off the beaten path We provide 1st class transportation — hotel pick-up available Tour sites: Congo Square, Armstrong Park, the Tremé, St Augustine Church, Bayou Road. — Tremé Creative Alliance of New Orleans cano-la.org / 2326 Esplanade Ave., NO 70119 / 504-218-4807 A non-profit that provides visitors with a deeper understanding of New Orleans culture through experiences of private art collections, artists' working studios, and unique destinations The sole New Orleans agency that provides cultural tours exclusively. — Esplanade Ridge Destination Kitchen Tours/ Must Do Nola mustdonola.com / NO 70118 / 504-352-3630, 855-353-6634 Master storytellers, expert and entertaining guides lead you through a cultural and historic introduction of the French Quarter and New Orleans Tour options with beignets and café au lait to jump start your day Two-hour walking tour of historic French Quarter Daily public tours Private and custom offered. Drink & Learn drinkandlearn.com / 1019 Desire St., NO 70117 / 504-578-8280 Drinks historian Elizabeth Pearce is a dynamic speaker about New Orleans history Using our famous drinks as a jumping off point, she regales guests with tales of rum, rebellion, whiskey, Prohibition and more. — French Quarter G L-f de Villiers Historic Tours glfdevilliers.com / 1137 Bourbon St., NO 70116 / 225-819-7535 Provides the very best in historic daily and private tours Suitable for the neophyte or the experienced traveler Our tours are never scripted Personal service is a specialty. — French Quarter Houmas House and Gardens houmashouse.com / 40136 Hwy. 942, River Road, Darrow 70725 / 225-473-9380 Take a trip to the 1830’s at Houmas House Guided mansion tours offer a glimpse into the life of the wealthy sugarcane farmers and how this simple manor house became known as “The Sugar Palace” Thirty-eight acres of gardens are self-guided Daily transportation from New Orleans hotels. — Outside Metro Area Mardi Gras Mambo Tours mardigrasmambotours.com / NO / 504-215-8194 Enchanted tour of New Orleans focusing on the mystic history of Prohibition and Mardi Gras, while sipping on specialty cocktails Tours are three hours and take guests from Tremé to the New Orleans riverfront. — Tremé New Orleans Opera Association Women's Guild neworleansopera.org/womens-guild / 2504 Prytania St., NO 70130 / 504-267-9521 This historic Garden District home built in 1859 is the home of the Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association Guild members share this mansion with others for weddings, receptions, meetings and tours. — Garden District/Uptown New Orleans Spring Fiesta springfiestanola.com / 826 St. Ann St., NO 70116 / 504-581-1367, 800-550-8450 Our richly furnished 19th century home with a beautiful courtyard is a venue for weddings, meetings, and tours Our Annual Fiesta in March features tours of homes not usually open to the public. — French Quarter Oak Alley Plantation oakalleyplantation.org / 3645 Hwy. 18, Great River Road, Vacherie 70090 / 225-265-2151, 800-463-7196 Dedicated to preserving and interpreting each chapter of its memory, Oak Alley invites visitors to explore twenty-eight historic acres and visit the exhibits: Slavery at Oak Alley, the "Big House," Interpretive Gardens, Sugarcane Theater and People of Oak Alley. — Outside Metro Area The Wandering Krewe thewanderingkrewe.com / 4132 St. Charles Ave., Apt C6, NO 70115 / 504-648-7834 The Wandering Krewe provides customized private and group Jewish history tours and city-wide tours in both English and Hebrew Come experience New Orleans Tours on foot, in a car or on a bicycle. — Garden District/Uptown TOURS - DISTILLERIES/ BREWERIES NOLA Brew Bus nolabrewbus.com / 1129 Decatur St., NO 70116 / 504-655-2153 Offers a one-stop resource for guided tours, exploring local craft beer paired with our festive history Expand your beer palate the Big Easy way. — French Quarter Seven Three Distilling Co. seventhreedistilling.com / 301 N. Claiborne Ave., NO 70112 / 504-265-8545 Celebrates the stories of New Orleans in every bottle, drawing inspiration from diverse neighborhoods of the city we love Our distillery on Claiborne Avenue is open for tours, cocktails and events. — Tremé TOURS - FACTORY McIlhenny Company TABASCO Brand Products tabasco.com / Highway 329, Avery Island 70513 / 800-634-9599 Newly improved Avery Island/Tabasco Factory/Jungle Gardens Tours Factory tour takes one hour ($5 50 per person) Jungle Gardens tour: adults $8, children (6-12) $5 Located 2 5 hours west of New Orleans Call for more information. — Outside Metro Area TOURS - GARDEN DISTRICT Gray Line Tours graylineneworleans.com / Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, 400 Toulouse St., NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, 800-233-2628 Free shuttle to the architectural splendor of the "American Sector" of the city Stroll past Greek Revival and Italianate homes of celebrities of yesterday and today, with an exclusive tour inside an 1865 mansion and visit to Lafayette Cemetery. — French Quarter Two Chicks Walking Tours twochickswalkingtours.com / NO 70130 / 504-975-4386 Talented storytellers present fun-filled experiences throughout our enchanted streets and legendary New Orleans cemeteries We've also crafted innovative themes such as Dead Sexy and Brothels, Bordellos and Ladies of the Night, among others. TOURS - GHOST/ PARANORMAL Gray Line Tours graylineneworleans.com / Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, 400 Toulouse St., NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, 800-233-2628 Paranormal is normal in this city With exclusive entry to the Bourbon Orleans Ballroom with EMF ghost detectors, eerie stories and dark secrets come alive We don't promise a ghost, but you never know when you might meet one. — French Quarter New Orleans Ghosts nolaghosts.com / NO 70116 / 504-434-7314 A walking ghost tour through the historic and haunted French Quarter Our ghost tours reveal chilling authentic takes of NOLA haunts You will experience a fresh perspective on the real history behind the ghosts and hauntings of the French Quarter. — French Quarter Nightly Spirits nightlyspirits.com / 1222 Decatur St. NO 70116 / 504-533-8633, 844-678-8687 Offers haunted pub crawls, ghost tours and haunted food tours from our French Quarter location We offer daily public departures and large private group tours We can handle groups from 1-100-plus, so book today. — French Quarter Witches Brew Tours witchesbrewtours.com / 400 Royal St., NO 70116 / 877-428-6882 Our paranormal professionals guide you through New Orleans' most haunted locations recommended by the Travel Channel Experience the mysteries of ghosts, Voodoo, and vampires Also offer cemetery tours to St Louis Cemetery No 1. — French Quarter TOURS - KAYAK A New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tour neworleanskayakswamptours.com / NO / 504-571-9975 Enjoy the spectacular scenery while learning about the unique surrounding ecosystem Swamp tours are guided beginner paddles through the bayous, swamps and rivers around New Orleans taking you past beautiful cypress groves, abandoned houseboats, and exotic wildlife. — Mid-City Kayak-iti-yat, Original Kayaking Tours of New Orleans kayakitiyat.com / NO 70119 / 512-964-9499 Capture New Orleans from a different perspective as we guide you along our historic waterway, Bayou St John Together we'll explore history, culture, our evolving ecology and the surrounding aquatic life We launch and paddle right here in the city. — Mid-City Swamp Explorers swampexplorers.com / 9656 Barataria Blvd., Marrero 70072 / 504-441-8473 A self-guided, self service canoe and kayak rental company We make customer satisfaction our No 1 goal Travel as far as you would like into the historical Jean Lafitte National Park at your own pace. — Westbank Wild Louisiana Tours wildlouisianatours.com / 118 Gary Rd., Laplace 70068 / 985-205-1527 A kayak swamp tour outfitter that services visitors to New Orleans Leading swamp tours of the Manchac Swamp, showing visitors beautiful swamp scenery, wildlife, and teaching them about the history of the swamp. — Outside Metro Area TOURS - MARDI GRAS Mardi Gras World, LLC mardigrasworld.com / 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl., Next to Convention Center, NO 70130 / 504-361-7821 Come see where Mardi Gras is made See Mardi Gras magic created right before your eyes in this maze of amazing Carnival creations Guided tours, video, royalty costumes, gift shop Also perfect location for private events. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District TOURS - NIGHT LIFE Destination Kitchen Tours/ Must Do Nola mustdonola.com / NO 70118 / 504-352-3630, 855-353-6634 Designed for the cocktail lover and/or foodie Fun Authentic cocktail and food Tastings Take a deeper look into New Orleans’ unique culinary and cocktail culture with pairings Explore funky Freret Street (Uptown), French Quarter Foodie and Cocktail Tour/Bar combo tours or other NOLA neighborhoods Must be 21+ Daily public tours Private and custom offered. TOURS - PERSONALIZED/ SPECIALIZED Bespoke Experiences | Custom Luxury Private Tours bespokeprivatetours.com/neworleans / 936 Conti St., Unit 13, NO 70112 / 504-534-8874, ext. 1, 866-514-8874 Bespoke is the original and leading source for custom, private, fully escorted luxury travel experience in New Orleans We are your personal curators, designing uniquely inspired itineraries for your exclusive group Our city Your way. — French Quarter Bloody Mary New Orleans Tours bloodymarystours.com / 828 N. Rampart St., NO 70116 / 504-915-7774 Finally, personalized smaller group tours taking you off the beaten path Unique urban explores Public, private, walking, van, city/cemetery tours, ghost hunt ghost tour combos, dead and famous walks, haunted pub, bachelorette, Voodoo, paranormal, psychic, séance and midnight ghost hunts. — French Quarter Destination Kitchen Tours/ Must Do Nola mustdonola.com / NO 70118 / 504-352-3630, 855-353-6634 Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler Embrace New Orleans and extended areas, with custom, authentic, sincere and creative NOLA ambassadors Groups, corporate or individuals, etc Getaways, team building, celebrations No minimums Event planning and step-on-guide services available Multilingual tours available Daily public tours Private and custom offered. Let's Roam letsroam.com / NO / 833-202-7626 Explore any of our 300-plus cities on a two-hour scavenger hunt adventure Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges through an interactive app. The National WWII Museum ***nationalww2museum.org / 945 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-528-1944, 877-813-3329*** See and feel the PT boat experience and learn about the service of the men who called them home with PT-305—the world's only fully restored combat-veteran PT boat in operation today Rides and deck tours are available on Lake Pontchartrain on a seasonal basis Visit PT-305 org to purchase tickets today. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District TOURS - PLANTATIONS Gray Line Tours graylineneworleans.com / Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, 400 Toulouse St., NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, 800-233-2628 Professional narration to Houmas House, Oak Alley, Laura or Whitney Plantation Tours Choose your interest - history, architecture, agriculture or resident’s life on the plantation Half or full day excursions outside New Orleans. — French Quarter Gray Line Tours graylineneworleans.com / Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, 400 Toulouse St., NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, 800-233-2628 Combination options: two plantations in one day Expand that experience on a full day tour of Oak Alley Plantation Tour with brunch, Laura Plantation Tour and swamp One more option: Destrehan Plantation and swamp. — French Quarter TOURS - SEGWAY City Segway Tours New Orleans neworleans.citysegwaytours.com / 214 Decatur St., NO 70130 / 504-619-4162, 877-734-8687 Offers the complete experience: great orientation, informative historical and current day information, unique local stories, fantastic photo ops, superb personal service and an opportunity to ride the coolest machine with the world's first Segway touring company. — French Quarter TOURS - SIGHTSEEING Celebration Tours, LLC celebrationtoursllc.com / 1636 Florida Ave., NO 70119 / 504-587-7115, 888-587-7115 Five unique tours combined into one exciting city tour Discover everything New Orleans has to offer; the French Quarter, architecture, Katrina recovery, historic cemeteries and the Garden District Fourteen passenger van for a semi-private city or plantation tour experience Private tours are available. — Mid-City City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Tour citysightseeingneworleans.com / 700 Decatur St., NO 70116 / 504-207-6200, 800-362-1811 Hop-on the iconic double-decker buses for a live guided tour of New Orleans Hop-off to visit the most popular attractions from the French Quarter to the Garden District Buses pick up every 30 minutes or less Flexible, informative and exciting. — French Quarter Destination Kitchen Tours/ Must Do Nola mustdonola.com / NO 70118 / 504-352-3630, 855-353-6634 Everything New Orleans History, food, cocktails, music, ghosts Bachelorette/Bachelor parties, celebrations, groups, daily public tours Private and custom offered Walking or transportation optional Multilingual tours available Welcome to our New Orleans. Free Tours By Foot freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/?utm_source=neworleans.com&utm_medium=referral / NO 70130 / 504-222-2967 Pay what you wish tours of the French Quarter, Garden District and many New Orleans cemeteries Also offering food, ghost, Voodoo and bike tours. Gray Line Tours graylineneworleans.com / Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, 400 Toulouse St., NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, 800-233-2628 See the New Orleans area Garden District, French Quarter, plantations, swamps, nightlife, cemeteries, famed bars/ restaurants, parks and reserves From the river to the lake, Gray Line shares the beauty and intrigue that makes New Orleans unforgettable. — French Quarter The Great Delta Tours thegreatdeltatours.com / NO / 504-240-0010, 888-316-1338 Go beyond the floodwalls with a master naturalist for an immersive ecotour of life along the Mississippi Meet local fishermen, view alligators and wildlife in their natural habitat and explore massive flood protection and coastal restoration efforts since Katrina. Haunted History Tours, Inc. hauntedhistorytours.com / NO 70125 / 504-861-2727, 888-644-6787 These are the tours you've heard about Ghost, vampire, Voodoo, cemetery, pub crawl, French Quarter and Garden District Daily and nightly As seen on TV and recommended by the Travel Channel as "New Orleans' No 1 Tour A Must Do!". — French Quarter Inter-Tour Louisiane, Inc. DBA Tours By Isabelle toursbyisabelle.com / P.O. Box 740972, NO 70174 / 504-398-0365 First class personalized tours in small groups Experienced knowledgeable driver-guides on comfortable, top of the line 13-passenger vans will make you fall in love with Louisiana Locally owned and family run tour company since 1979. Island of Algiers Tours, LLC ioatoursbynate.com / 3220 General De Gaulle, Suite 201, NO 70114 / 504-442-0253 Offers walking tours of New Orleans and surrounding neighborhoods Each tour is rated 4F (fact, fiction, folklore, and fun) Our professional tour guides are licensed by the city of New Orleans and permitted by the Archdiocese of New Orleans. — Westbank Louisiana Tour Company, LLC louisianaswamp.com / 9714 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point 70072 / 504-689-3599, 888-30-SWAMP Enjoy the many tour options available for the city of New Orleans in our modern fleet of minibuses Three hour city tours, plantation tours, swamp/airboat tours We also offer chartered group transportation. — Westbank The New Orleans Sightseeing Pass sightseeingpass.com / NO / 844-400-7277 Save on admission to the most popular attractions, tours, cruises and other visitor experiences in New Orleans Simply present your pass for admission Choose from bus tours, walking tours, harbor cruises, special experiences and more sightseeingpas.com/en/new-orleans Tour Guide Association of Greater New Orleans, Inc. nolatourguides.org / P.O. Box 56505, NO 70156 / 504-861-7876 TGAGNOI represents nearly 200 licensed, professional tour guides in Greater New Orleans TGAGNOI provides monthly forums and a yearly seminar, through which members can continue their education and improve their knowledge of our city. VIP City Tours vipcitytours.com / NO 70125 / 504-329-2489 The ultimate city excursion by bus with sever,al stops along the route to explore the history and beauty of New Orleans up close outside the bus Described as exciting and educational by The Travel Channel. TOURS - SWAMP A Beyond the Bayou Tour beyondthebayoutours.com / Honey Island Fish House, 65583 Pump Slough Rd, Pearl River 70452 / 504-708-5161 We offer day packages to explore local swamps, visit scenic plantations, and tour the culturally rich neighborhoods of New Orleans We also offer overnight experiences in Cajun Country Transportation included 365 days a year. — Outside Metro Area Admire NOLA admirenola.com / 2360 N. Villere St., NO 70117 / 504-608-5322 See New Orleans like you've never seen it before We offer daily guided adventures to some of Louisiana's best kept secrets Join us on a kayak swamp tour, plantation tour or a full day combo tour Join us on the Nola Pedal Barge, New Orleans' first cycle boat Transportation Available. — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Airboat Factory, LLC airboatandswamptours.com / Harvey 70058 / 504-458-1494 For tours and transportation up to 55 people We offer bus, airport and swamp tours. — Westbank Cajun Encounters Tour Co. cajunencounters.com / 55345 US-90, Slidell 70461 / 504-834-1770, 866-928-6877 Tour the protected wetlands of the Honey Island Swamp Our smaller, custom-made flat bottom boats create an "up close & personal" experience Tours have been hailed by everyone from locals to celebrities Hotel pickup included. — Northshore Cajun Pride Swamp Tours cajunprideswamp.com / 110 Frenier Rd., LaPlace 70068 / 504-467-0758, 800-4670758 Hailed by seasoned swamp visitors as "the best they have ever seen " Visit us in the Manchac Swamp on our privately owned wildlife refuge We offer combination Plantation tours as well at reduced rates. — Outside Metro Area Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours honeyislandswamp.com / 41490 Crawford Landing Rd., Slidell 70461 / 985-641-1769 Narrated natural history tour in Louisiana's premier Cypress swamp Dr Wagner's native guides/since 1982 Educational, fun and a real adventure Narrated transportation available. — Northshore Gray Line Tours graylineneworleans.com / Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, 400 Toulouse St., NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, 800-233-2628 Cajun guides in Jean Lafitte National Park reveal alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, while sharing native folklore, first-hand knowledge of coastal erosion issues and the importance of the Louisiana seafood industry Airboat tours offered for the adventurous. — French Quarter Jean Lafitte Swamp & Airboat Tours jeanlafitteswamptour.com / 6601 Leo Kerner Pkwy., Marrero 70072 / 504-689-4186, 800-445-4109 Just 25 minutes from New Orleans, explore moss draped cypress trees and bayous teeming with wildlife in historical Jean Lafitte National Park We'll escort you into the mysterious Louisiana swamps for an unforgettable true Cajun adventure. — Westbank TOURS - WALKING Ask Arthur Walking Tours askarthurtours.com / NO 70116 / 504-251-3330 Expertly guided private and small group walks through New Orleans’ great neighborhoods; cemeteries, French Quarter, Garden District We also create custom tours based on your professional or organizational profile. — French Quarter Destination Kitchen Tours/ Must Do Nola mustdonola.com / NO 70118 / 504-352-3630, 855-353-6634 Everything New Orleans Master storytellers, expert and entertaining guides lead you through fun, food, cocktails, history, ghostly notes, music of New Orleans Bachelorette/Bachelor parties, individuals, groups, schools, reunions Daily public tours Private and custom offered Explore Our New Orleans. Friends of the Cabildo friendsofthecabildo.org / 701 Chartres St., NO 70116 / 504-523-3939 Nonprofit benefiting the Louisiana State Museum Daily French Quarter tours leave from the 1850 House (523 St Ann St ) and Museum store in Jackson Square Daily, 10:30am and 1:30pm, $22 adults, $17 students and seniors Private and special tours of New Orleans are also available. — French Quarter Gray Line Tours graylineneworleans.com / Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, 400 Toulouse St., NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, 800-233-2628 Explore the French Quarter, visit a private courtyard and Jackson Square View three period architectures, enjoy special access to St Anthony’s Garden and free admission to the Cabildo museum Our Creole past shaped our City today. — French Quarter Historic New Orleans Tours, Inc. tourneworleans.com / 2727 Prytania St., Suite 8, NO 70130 / 504-947-2120 Join author Robert Florence and knowledgeable, entertaining guides for tours of the cemeteries, French Quarter, Voodoo, the Garden District and hauntings Awarded Frommer's STAR 1999 through 2020 Discounted group tours available. — Garden District/Uptown Lucky Bean Tours luckybeantours.com / 504-565-6991 We offer small-group, storytelling walking tours of the great neighborhoods of our city, and customized private tours guaranteed to appeal to the interest of your group. New Orleans Architecture Tours nolatours.com / NO 70130 / 504-355-1213 New Orleans Architecture Tours are for everyone, from those who are passionate about architecture to those that just admire the city's beautiful buildings Come take a walk with us! New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours neworleanslegendarywalkingtours.com / 941 Decatur St., NO 70116 / 504-503-0199 Discover 300 years of history on a guided French Quarter walking tour City and cemetery tours, Garden District tours and ghost tours depart daily Top rated on TripAdvisor com Reservations recommended. — French Quarter New Orleans Urban Adventures neworleansurbanadventures.com / 3014 Dauphine St., Suite 100, NO 70117 / 504-617-4391 A new style of travel experience for those who want to get off the beaten path and really connect with a destination We introduce guests to the small, local spots that visitors would never notice on their own. — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Pirates of the Quarter Tours piratesofthequarter.com / NO / 504-442- 3409 This French Quarter walking tour takes you through Jackson Square and Pirates Alley where you’ll hear about how the Lafitte brothers came to New Orleans and crafted their smuggling empire Then wander down historic Royal Street to discover how they evolved from smugglers to saviors during the Battle of New Orleans You'll learn plenty of Pirate and New Orleans history along the way. — French Quarter Take Walks takewalks.com / 400 Poydras St., Ninth Fl., NO 70130 / 504-913-0219 A global tour operator offering small group travel experiences, exclusive sightseeing tours and day trips led by fascinating local storytellers. — Central Business District Tours by Steven toursbysteven.com / NO / 504-442-4220 Experience the Garden District, French Quarter, and Historic Cemeteries, with a professional, licensed tour guide Submerge yourself in our up-close and personal stroll through our city’s most famous streets, alleys, cemeteries and hideaways. Unique NOLA Tours uniquenola.com / 504-777-7769 Offering intimate crime, family-friendly, ghost, cemetery, Garden District/celebrity homes, French Quarter tours (maximum 15 guests) Experience our history with a local Accurate, amusing, scary and gruesome TripAdvisor highly rated A must-see Private tours available. VOODOO Island of Salvation Botanica, LLC islandofsalvationbotanica.com / 2372 St. Claude Ave., Suite 100, at the New Orleans Healing Center, NO 70117 / 504-948-9961 Herbs, oils, candles, incense, gris-gris, Haitian art, books and visionary art by Sallie Ann Glassman, initiated priestess The priestess offers lectures, healings, ceremonies, excursions and highly personal and transformative psychic readings The real deal. — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater ZOOS Audubon Zoo A Facility of Audubon Nature Institute audubonnatureinstitute.org / 6500 Magazine St., NO 70118 / 504-581-4629, 800-774-7394 Endangered animals have a home in New Orleans Come experience lions, gorillas, rhinos and more in their spacious habitats at Audubon Zoo Ranked top 10 in the country Cool Zoo and Lazy River open seasonally. — Garden District/Uptown DID YOU KNOW? After the Louisiana Purchase, tensions arose between Creoles living in the French Quarter and Americans living in the Central Business District. Canal Street acted as a “neutral ground” where business could be done without invading the other’s territory. From that point on, all medians in New Orleans were called neutral grounds.
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