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The National WWII Museum: Entry Ticket

Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium: Combo Entry Ticket

New Orleans: Airboat Adventure

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

Audubon Zoo, Aquarium & Insectarium: Entry Ticket

New Orleans City: Bike Tour

New Orleans: Garden District Tour

New Orleans Witches Coven Tour

New Orleans: Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Mysteries Walking Tour

Garden District: Guided Walking Tour

French Quarter: History Tour

LGBT Queer History Tour

Garden District and Cemetery: Bike Tour

New Orleans: Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner

New Orleans: Guided Beignet & Donut Tasting Tour

New Orleans Food History 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!

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.

Join a guided walking tour through the French Quarter to learn about its rich history and notable sites. Visit landmarks such as St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. On another guided activity, use a bicycle to navigate the Garden District and observe its historical homes while acquiring information about their past inhabitants. A licensed guide provides information on each location, offering insightful context.

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 the Garden District of New Orleans and learn about the historical connection of the area to witchcraft and its practitioners. Understand the role families played in its cultural fabric, including those whose practices aided and impacted people. Hear accurate accounts of the traditions and stories linked to this neighborhood's history. Gain insight into tales from a knowledgeable guide familiar with the practices and families of the region. Explore the district and observe the aspects that tie it to its historical and cultural significance.

Take a guided walk through the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, learning about its notable connections to ghost stories, voodoo practitioners, and vampire legends. Listen as a professional guide shares stories about historic figures such as Marie Laveau and Jacques St. Germaine. During this outdoor tour, walk past residential buildings and other locations of significance within the neighborhood. Note that the route can vary with each tour as guides may choose different paths to present unique experiences. As the area is both a residential community and a place of significant historical value, guests are reminded to act respectfully toward the properties and the locals. The tour does not include access to the inside of buildings.

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.

Visit the Garden District in New Orleans and observe its architecture and history. Pass by streets lined with oak trees, see historic mansions, and hear the history of the district. Learn about the lives of the people who constructed and lived in these neighborhoods by seeing examples of their communities. Stop at St. Joseph’s cemetery and gain an understanding of local burial traditions and customs through the explanations provided.

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.

Walk through the streets of New Orleans and visit multiple venues, such as Creole restaurants, sandwich shops, hot sauce bars, and candy stores. Try various dishes, including gumbo, po'boys, praline, and bread pudding. A vegetarian option focusing on Southern dishes is available. During the tour, a licensed guide provides information about the culinary history of the area and shares stories related to the food and establishments visited.

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