At 1300 acres New Orleans City Park is one of the largest urban parks in America. The 150 year old park is home to raccoons, nutrias, bass, the occasional alligator, and over 40 species of birds. The park includes four playgrounds, a 50 acre festival ground, five soccer fields, and a 3/4 mile walking trail surrounding Big Lake. Within City...

The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden opened in City Park in 2003. The enclosure is free and open to the public during business hours seven days a week. Within the 5 acres of land there are 64 sculptures nestled among pine trees, magnolias, 200 year old live oaks draped with Spanish moss, and a lagoon which bisects the garden....

One of the best ways to explore New Orleans City Park is by bike or boat. Unfortunately the typical New Orleans visitor doesn’t travel with those things. That’s where Wheel Fun Rentals comes in. Located conveniently on City Park’s Big Lake, Wheel Fun Rentals has a variety of ways to ride, paddle, or drift through the park. There are nine...

All major cities have tours of one kind or another. What makes Two Chicks Walking Tours different is the small size of their groups and the fact that all tours are conducted by New Orleans locals with their own personal knowledge of the attractions. Tours take on an intimate quality when everyone has a chance to engage in a discussion...

Nestled in a remote area of Audubon Park many are not even aware of,  find a quiet fountain flowing down into a wading pool. Surrounded by bronze children there is a plaque that reads “Given to the little children of New Orleans by Sara Lavinia Hyams.” Mrs. Hyams died in 1914 and bequeathed her jewelry, worth $30,000 at the time,...

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River right next to the French Quarter are 16 acres of green space perfect for a family to picnic or a young couple to take a romantic walk.  Woldenberg Riverfront Park opened just before the 1984 World’s Fair.  The open grassy area is home to many festivals throughout the year as well as...

City Putt is one of the newest attractions at New Orleans City Park.  It features two 18 hole miniature golf courses conveniently located right outside the Botanical Gardens.  One side guides you through Louisiana history while the other showcases New Orleans streets and themes.  Both provide loads of family fun at an attractive price.

Step back in time and experience New Orleans as they did in the 1850’s.  As you climb aboard this authentic paddlewheel boat you may feel as if Mark Twain were coming along.  The wrought iron trim and Louisiana cypress bars may bring you back to a bygone era, but the air conditioning, stereo sound and modern bathrooms bring just the...

Bicycle sharing has finally come to New Orleans.  Blue Bikes NOLA can be seen all over the city. You can register for one on the website or just sign up at one of the many kiosks.  When you’re done, return the bike to any Blue Bikes station or lock it to any public rack for a small additional fee.  No...

Jackson Square may be New Orleans’ most iconic landmark.  Located in the middle of the French Quarter it was originally called the Place D’Armes.  Following the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, it was renamed after victorious General Andrew Jackson.  A statue of the general riding his horse now presides over the square which is visited by over 200 million...

St Louis Cemetery #1 was established in 1789.  While another, no longer existing cemetery preceded it, this is the oldest remaining New Orleans City of the Dead. 

The Voodoo Music and Art Experience has been entertaining people from all over the world for 20 years now.  Often called Voodoo Fest, this is more than just a music festival. 

The Skeleton House has been a New Orleans Halloween tradition for a few decades now. Each year the owner celebrates Halloween by covering her house with what has to be over 200 skeletons, all with accompanying spooky and silly puns.

Ghost Manor has become a Halloween favorite in New Orleans. Many people here put up impressive displays for Halloween but few are quite as meticulous and awe inspiring as at this Victorian home.

The Carousel Gardens sits hiding among City Park's ancient live oaks. The amusement park packs in plenty of fun for a fraction of the cost of larger venues.