New Orleans Louisiana Tourism & Attractions

Louisiana Jackson Square
Bourbon Street French Market
Orleans Americas Audubon Aquarium
Orleans Louisiana Audubon Zoo
Bourbon Street St. Louis Cathedral
Orleans Steamboat Natchez Riverboat Cruise
French Quarter Riverwalk Marketplace
Louisiana Superdome
New Orleans Museum of Art

New Orleans is the vibrant, beating heart of Louisiana, an enchanted destination of jazz and Jambalaya, Mardi Gras and old world charm. The Inn on Bourbon, a smoke-free French Quarter hotel, puts tourists at the center of it all - the famed corner of Bourbon and Toulouse streets. Situated in the midst of the Original Neighborhood of New Orleans, you can wander the cobblestone streets, sample Creole and Cajun delicacies, browse marketplaces and galleries, watch steamboats along the Mississippi, and feel the beat of Bourbon Street. You'll find no shortage of things to do in the Crescent City.

Inn on Bourbon is in the heart of the "Original Neighborhood of New Orleans." Considered the cultural center of the city, this art community is famous for housing many of the worlds well known and not so well known artists and writers. With art galleries on every street, this neighborhood boasts 13 square blocks of the most diverse art, architecture, historic homes and gardens dating back to the 18th century.

Jackson Square -

Bounded by St. Louis Cathedral and the Mississippi River, historic Jackson Square features a statue of namesake Andrew Jackson at the center, commemorating his heroism at the Battle of New Orleans. The Square is home to an open-air artist market and is a popular spot for live music and impromptu concerts. It's surrounded by the red-brick Pontalba Buildings, built in the 1840s, which house shops, ice-cream parlors and restaurants.The upper apartments of the Pontalba buildings are the oldest continuously rented apartments in the U.S

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas -

Set on the Mississippi River, the Audubon Aquarium features some 10,000 marine animals and sea creatures from the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico to the Caribbean and the Amazon Rainforest. Walk through the 400,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico exhibit, complete with stingrays, sharks, and green sea turtles. For more information, go to www.auduboninstitute.org/aquarium.

French Market -

America's oldest market, the historic open-air French Market has been the cultural hub of the French Quarter for more than two centuries, offering shopping, a farmer's market, authentic New Orleans cuisine, nightlife, bars, and live music. Be sure to stop in at the original Cafe Du Monde for beignets and coffee. For more information, visit www.frenchmarket.org.

Audubon Zoo -

The Audubon Zoo displays exotic animals from around the world, many in their natural habitats. Visit a Louisiana Swamp, endangered whooping cranes, leopards, white tigers and white alligators. Enjoy animal encounters, shows, educational programs, and lush gardens. For more information, go to www.auduboninstitute.org/visit/zoo.

St. Louis Cathedral -

The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France is a treasured New Orleans landmark dating to 1727, and is the oldest active Catholic cathedral in the country. It features triple steeples that tower over Jackson Square. For information about tours, art, and gardens, visit www.stlouiscathedral.org.

Steamboat Natchez Riverboat Cruise -

For more than a century, the steamboat Natchez has rolled down the Mississippi River, offering visitors a glimpse of life in the last century. Ramble down the river to the sounds of the calliope - a steam-powered musical instrument - while you enjoy New Orleans cuisine on a dinner or jazz cruise. Visit www.steamboatnatchez.com.

Riverwalk Marketplace -

Riverwalk is one of New Orleans' most popular shopping attractions, set along the Mississippi River in the heart of downtown New Orleans, next to the Morial Convention Center.Featuring dozens of local and national retailers, as well as lively restaurants and bars, and entertainment venues, it's the perfect spot to sample a slice of New Orleans. Visit www.riverwalkmarketplace.com.

Louisiana Superdome -

The super-sized Louisiana Superdome is the world's largest steel-constructed domed arena, home to the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints. In addition to major sporting events, the Superdome presents concerts, conventions, trade shows, and family entertainment. For ticket information and schedules, go to www.superdome.com or www.neworleasnsaints.com.

New Orleans Museum of Art -

New Orleans' oldest fine arts museum, the Museum of Art features more than 30,000 artworks spanning 4,000 years. NOMA's galleries exhibit a renowned permanent collection of American art, photography, glass, ancient objects from Mayan culture, and sculpture from Peru, as well as a collection of French art that includes works by Degas, Picasso, and Miro. The sculpture garden features winding paths, lagoons, and majestic oak trees. For information, go to www.noma.org.