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The National WWII Museum: Entry Ticket

Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium: Combo Entry Ticket

New Orleans: Airboat Adventure

New Orleans: Evening Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner

New Orleans: Historic River Cruise + Chalmette Battlefield Guided Tour + Lunch

Audubon Zoo, Aquarium & Insectarium: Entry Ticket

New Orleans: Garden District Tour

New Orleans: Ancestral Witchcraft Guided Tour

New Orleans: Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Tour

The National WWII Museum: Essential Package

Garden District: Guided Walking Tour

French Quarter: History Tour

LGBT Queer History Tour

Garden District & Cemetery: Bike Tour

New Orleans: Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner

New Orleans: Guided Beignet & Donut Tasting Tour

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Designated by Congress as the official World War II museum of the United States, The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world. Learn why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today.

Featuring over 3,600 creatures from more than 250 species, the Audubon Aquarium was voted one of the top five aquariums on USA Today's 10 Best Reader poll. 

Explore different environments from the Caribbean to the Amazon Rainforest, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico. Visit the Shark Discovery Touch Pool to interact with sharks and stingrays. Walk through a 30-foot-long tunnel in the Great Maya Reef habitat to see diverse aquatic life up close.

The Amazon Rainforest gallery showcases tropical plants, free-flying birds, and species like piranhas and pacus. Check out the 450,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico habitat, a highlight of the visit. Don't miss the indoor Butterfly Garden.

Leave the bars of Bourbon Street behind and get in touch with nature down in the bayous. You'll get to take a spin in a fast-paced airboat that skims along the water, past alligators and snapping turtles.

Bring your camera along for the ride, because the swamps are rife with animal activity. Keep your eyes peeled for herons and egrets sitting on branches or wading through the water, and hold on tight because you'll pick up some speed on the way!

Jazz hands primed? This evening jazz cruise sets sail every night at 7 pm and really packs on the charm! Perfect for a little romancing, this cruise aboard a steamboat chugs you old-school-style along the Mississippi River. 

Prepare your eyes for unique views of the stunning evening skyline, all to the tunes of Dukes of Dixieland, a Jazz trio who'll get your toes tapping to New Orleans music at its finest. 

Opt for a delicious buffet dinner and cocktails while you listen to the Dixieland Jazz Band.

The Steamboat NATCHEZ's decks, engine room and bars will be open for your enjoyment either before or after dinner depending upon your seating time. Note that gratuities and alcoholic drinks are not included in the price of the ticket.

Take a historic river cruise in New Orleans. Learn about the city's 300-year history from a local historian. 

Sail downriver to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Chalmette Battlefield. 

Hear about the founding of New Orleans by the LeMoyne brothers, the city's expansion into the French Quarter, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Battle of New Orleans. 

Enjoy a one-hour shore excursion at the battlefield with a guided tour by National Park Rangers.

The Audubon Zoo features lush, themed habitats showcasing animals from around the globe, including rare and endangered species. 

The Audubon Aquarium presents underwater habitats, highlighting marine life from the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. 

The Audubon Insectarium celebrates the fascinating world of bugs with interactive exhibits and live demonstrations. 

Together, these attractions offer activities and learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. This ticket grants access to all three locations.

You may have heard of NOLA's French Quarter, but what do you know about the **Garden District**? Find out on this **guided tour** of this pocket of Orleans, fit for a fairytale. 

Together with your **local guide**, you'll trace the footsteps of authors, poets, actors, and sports legends from the area – **Anne Rice, John Goodman, and Archie Manning** – as you listen to fascinating anecdotes about the area. 

Look up to see towering oak trees, magnificent crepe myrtle trees, and stunning magnolia flowers on your stroll through New Orleans history and culture. Peer into the gates of **Lafayette Cemetery** for a glimpse of the site made famous in multiple movies and TV shows.

Visit New Orleans' Garden District to learn about the history of ancestral practices among the city's oldest Uptown families. A guide provides information on historical practices and their societal roles. Hear accounts of practices that influenced aspects of life and culture, along with events that shaped local belief systems. Gain a perspective on stories and myths that preceded their depiction in modern entertainment such as television, literature, and cinema. The tour offers a narrative based on historical recordings and accounts, ensuring an opportunity to understand local traditions and their legacy.

Take a guided tour through the French Quarter, an area rich in New Orleans' history. Listen to stories involving ghosts, voodoo practices, vampires, and figures from the city’s past. Visit significant locations within the neighborhood that are tied to these tales. This walking tour allows for engaging storytelling related to the region and its culture.

Visit The National WWII Museum, which is recognized as the official World War II museum of the United States. Learn about the history of the American role in this global conflict.

See exhibits detailing the reasons for the war, the strategies employed, and its impact on the present. These exhibits include artifacts and personal stories, providing insight into the lives of those who participated, their contributions, and the context of the larger events.

Walk through the *Road to Berlin: European Theater Galleries* exhibit and understand America's campaigns against the Axis powers. Explore the *Road to Tokyo: Pacific Theater Galleries* exhibit to follow the events from Pearl Harbor through the end of the war.

The museum occupies a significant campus in New Orleans and includes buildings dedicated to different aspects of the war's history.

Visit the Garden District, an area developed post-Louisiana Purchase by American merchants. Follow a walking route highlighting the district's Greek Revival and Italianate mansions. Learn about the historical competition between American merchants and the Creole elite reflected in these architectural designs. Spend time at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, observing the design of family tombs and above-ground burials characteristic of the region. Conclude the tour near dining establishments and shops located in this local neighborhood.

Discover the French Quarter's history and architecture. Learn about events that shaped it, such as historic fires and cultural exchanges. Receive recommendations for places to eat and visit.

Trace the significant moments of the LGBTQ+ history in New Orleans through its French Quarter. Learn about activists, artists, and residents who contributed to creating a refuge for the community. Examine the geography of safety within the city and understand its historical impact. Reflect on significant events, like the tragedy at the UpStairs Lounge, and how they influenced the movement. Gain insights into modern celebrations, including Southern Decadence and various Mardi Gras Krewes, which honor these enduring traditions.

Take a leisurely route along the streets of the Garden District in New Orleans. Notice the oak trees arching over the road and view residences that reflect the era of affluent merchants and current notable figures. Learn about the origins and the shared history of the area. Tour nearby neighborhoods associated with the individuals who contributed to the district's construction. Visit St. Joseph’s Cemetery to gain insights into the local traditions and customs regarding commemorations of life. The tour emphasizes the architectural history and cultural aspects of the area while highlighting its lasting significance.

Take a riverboat cruise on the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. 

Hear traditional New Orleans music and have a Creole buffet (optional) in the dining room. 

After dinner (optional) and dancing, have a classic New Orleans cocktail on the promenade deck. 

Feel the cool Mississippi River air as the city skyline passes by.

Learn about the history of New Orleans while enjoying its famous donuts and beignets. 

Start in the Garden District and head to PJ’s Coffee for beignets and coffee. Hear about the city's culinary scene from your guide. 

Walk down Magazine Street and see various boutiques, restaurants, and cafés. Visit District Donuts for their oversized donuts with unique flavors like bacon and banana. 

Continue to the third and fourth cafés for more tastings.

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