FAMILY VACATIONS IN LOUISIANA WITH CHILREN - WHAT TO DO IN LOUISIANA WITH KIDS
FUN THINGS TO DO ON VACATION WITH KIDS - LOUISIANA
Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in Louisiana - Hurricane Katrina caused unspeakable damage to New Orleans and the state of Louisiana, but things are getting picked back up there and the state now has even more to offer its family travelers than ever before. FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - NORTHERN LOUISIANA (For example - Shreveport, LA - Monroe, LA - Bossier City, LA)
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The Louisiana Purchase Zoological Society - Zoo provides a wild world of excitement, entertainment, family fun and educational programs for people of all ages. There are over 80 acres of scenic beauty where one can watch the peacocks show their colors, listen for the cry of the guinea fowl and watch the ring-tail lemurs bask open-armed toward the sun.
Location: 1405 Bernstein Park Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71202 Tel: 318.329.2400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caddo-Pine Island Oil and Historical Museum Oil City - The Caddo-Pine Island Oil and Historical Museum is dedicated to the history and preservation of northwest Louisiana's natural resources, especially its rich oil history, mystical Caddo Lake of Louisiana
Location: Oil City, LA Tel:(318) 995-6845 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum - The museum presents historical exhibitions and public programs of interest to people of all ages and ethnicity. The museum as viewed through its 22 world renowned dioramas is "Louisiana in Miniature". The museum is credited with housing one of the finest collections of Native American artifacts in the Southeast.
Location: P. O. Box 38356 Shreveport, LA 71133 Tel: (318) 632-2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum - The Children's Museum...Where learning is fun! This is a place where adults and children can learn hand-on and grow together through interactive exhibits.
Location: 323 Walnut Street Monroe, LA 71201 Tel: 318 361 9611 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
American Rose Center Gardens - The Center is home to a lovely Garden of over 20,000 rose bushes comprising nearly 400 varieties of modern and old roses.
Location: P.O. Box 30,000 8877 Jefferson Paige Rd. Shreveport, LA 71119 Tel: 318-938-5402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park - The Parish of Caddo Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of fifteen parks sites, four undeveloped areas, and provides landscaping and grass maintenance for other Parish facilities on a year-round basis. Two additional parks are in various stages of planning and development. The department oversees a regional tree growing-out station located in the Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park in partnership with Shreveport Green and the National Tree Trust.
Location: 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road Shreveport, Louisiana 71107 Tel: (318) 929-2806 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Town USA - Louisiana's premier water park.
Location: 7670 west 70th Street, P.O Box 29009 Shreveport LA 71149 9000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bayou Pierre Alligator Park - FROM PROTECTED WALKWAYS AND PLATFORMS, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SEE HUNDREDS OF ALLIGATORS, FROM THE YOUNG 4-FOOTERS TO THE HUGE 1000-POUNDERS, ALL IMMERSED IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL ENJOY WATCHING AS THESE BIG GATORS SWIRL, SPLASH, LUNGE, AND LEAP FOR THEIR DINNER. YOU CAN EVEN GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN HOLDING ONE OF THEM.
Location: 380 Old Bayou Pierre Rd. Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457 Tel: 1 877 354 7001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hollywood Casino Shreveport - Visit to one of Louisiana's largest resort casino.
Location: 451 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, Louisiana Tel: 1-877-602-0711 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R. W. Norton Art Gallery - The Gallery has had a profound interest in both American history and American art and, consequently, has amassed a collection that ranges from pieces created during the colonial period to contemporary works.
Location: 4747 Creswell Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana Tel: 318-865-4201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barnwell Garden and Art Center - Dedicated to the advancement of cultural activities in the city, R.S. Barnwell Memorial Garden & Art Center is situated along the banks of the smooth-flowing Red River. The combination art and horticulture facility was the first of its kind in the Southwest. Visitors to the center will find continuous displays in both fields as well as periodic special exhibits.
Location: 601 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport La. Tel: (318) 673-7703 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8th Air Force Museum - Military museum features authentic uniforms, battle exhibits and aircraft dating back to World War I.
Location: 88 Shreveport Road Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, Louisiana Tel:318-456-3067 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sci-Port Discovery Center - Featuring six interactive exhibit areas, an IMAX®Dome Theatre and the SWEPCO Demonstration Theater, Sci-Port inspires active participation with science and technology to meet the critical needs of our developing workforce. More than 200 interactive experiences are featured in this world-class facility, as well as a café, gift shop and a specially designed area for children ages 3 to 6 called Rasberry-Powers Children's Discovery Gallery.. Everyone will be amazed at the IMAX Dome Theater's 60-foot screen. The sights and sounds of each IMAX film put you in the center of the action.
Location: 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 Tel: 318-424-3466 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meadows Museum of Art - Comprehensive Collection represents the aesthetic achievements of a variety of world cultures and includes works by George Grosz, Emilio Amero, Mary Cassatt, Diego Rivera and Alfred Maurer. Most recently, the Meadows Museum of Art has received a copy of The Triumphal Arch of Maximiliian I by Northern Renaissance artist and engraver Albrecht Durer.
Location: 2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104 Tel: 318-869-5169 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Funny Bone Comedy Club
Location: 450 Clyde Fant Parkway, Suite D, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 Tel: 318-221-4290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pioneer Heritage Center - The Pioneer Heritage Center interprets the unique culture and social history of northwest Louisiana from the 1830's to the end of the 19th Century.
Location: One University Place, Shreveport, Louisiana 71115 Tel: 318-797-5332 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spring Street Museum - Take a trip back in time with us to see what life was like when Shreveport was young. Built in 1865 as Tally's Bank, the Spring Street Historical Museum is housed in one of the oldest remaining buildings in downtown Shreveport. The building has undergone careful restoration and boasts the only remaining example of New Orleans-style cast-iron grill work in Northwest Louisiana. The original vault retains its elaborately painted door and houses a permanent exhibit on the history of Shreveport.
Location: 525 Spring Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 Tel: 318-424-0964 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Casa D'Arte - Gallery that features contemporary prints, paintings and sculptures by local and international artists.
Location: 214 Texas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 Tel: 318-424-6415 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horseshoe Casino - Located in Northwestern Louisiana, Horseshoe® Bossier City is the jewel of the Shreveport-Bossier gaming hub. Easily accessible by car from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Horseshoe Bossier City offers the best in accommodations and gaming.
Location: 711 Horseshoe Blvd. Bossier City, LA 71111 Tel:800-895-0711 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Isle of Capri Casino - The Isle of Capri Casino brings the splendor of the tropics and the excitement of casino gaming to Bossier City, Louisiana. This Caribbean-themed hotel casino sparkles with vibrant colors, shimmering fountains, towering palms and cascading indoor waterfalls. The Isle sizzles with the newest slots and the hottest table games. Come discover an Isle where fun never takes a break and worries take a long vacation!
Location: 77 Isle of Capri Blvd., Bossier City, Louisiana Tel: 800 THE ISLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana Downs - Harrah's Louisiana Downs offers all the exciting gaming action you could want, and much, much more! Experience the thrill of live, thoroughbred horse racing or visit our all-new casino, all on one level - open 7 days a week. The 150,000 square foot new casino and entertainment complex features 22 ft. ceilings, a High Limit area and dozens of plasma screen televisions.
Location: 8000 East Texas Street P.O. Box 5519, Bossier City, Louisiana 71171-5519 Tel: 800-551-2361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boomtown Casino - Play and party at Boomtown® Casino and Hotel! With three levels of exciting casino action, this Louisiana casino is a sure bet for 24-hour fun and entertainment. Feel right at home in the friendly setting with comfortable rooms, amenities, four super restaurants -plus great promotions for the best values in town.
Location: 300 Riverside Drive Bossier City, Louisiana 71111 Tel: 866-462-8696 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - CENTRAL LOUISIANA (For example - Alexandria, LA - Marksville, LA )
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The Alexandria Zoo - The Alexandria Zoological Park was founded in 1926, encompasses 33 shady acres and is home to more than 600 animals. It is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria, Louisiana. The award winning Louisiana Habitat Exhibit is the zoo's newest addition, which opened in October 1998. This 3.5-acre exhibit features native Louisiana flora and fauna as well as examples of habitats and architecture found throughout the state.
Location: 3016 Masonic Drive Alexandria, LA 71301-4240 Tel: (318) 473-1143 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kent Plantation House - Located in the center of Louisiana, Kent Plantation House is a wonderful experience in touring, with plenty to see and do. Tour the big house and the dependencies. Spend some time learning about herbs and early gardens. Visit the blacksmith's shop to find out why nails were so precious. Visit the Sugar House in the fall to make Louisiana Cane syrup.
Location: 3601 Bayou Rapides Road, Alexandria, LA 71303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lois Loftin Doll Museum - Lois and Albert "Dutch" Loftin devoted over 48 years to collecting the the over 3,000 dolls on display at the old Kansas City Southern Depot. The collection includes rare antiques and collectables from all over the world. Allow plenty of time. Visitors frequently spend hours pouring over the dolls and reading the background information which has been collected and made available for each of the dolls.
Location: 120 South Washington Avenue, DeRidder, LA 70634 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hodges Gardens - Hodges has become one of the state's most spectacular attractions offering 40 acres of gardens, a 225-acre bass fishing lake, miles of hiking and biking trails, and RV and wilderness camping.
Location: P.O. Box 340, Florien, LA 71429 Tel: (318) 586-3523 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame - The museum has a collection of over 30,000 artifacts and memorabilia relating to politicians and politics in Louisiana.
Location: Winfield, Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Southern Forest Heritage Museum & Research Center - Explore 57 acres of Southern Forest History.
Location: LA 497, Alexandria, Louisiana Tel:318-748-8404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paragon Casino Resort - Resort offering Casino and Golf
Location: 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, Louisiana 71351 Tel: 800-946-1946 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - SOUTHERN LOUISIANA (For example - New Orleans, LA - Lafayette, LA - Morgan City, LA )
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Children's Museum of Acadiana - The Children's Museum of Acadiana was envisioned by three women, developed for childern, supported by Acadiana residents and lovingly built by local businesses.
Location: 201 E Congress Lafayette LA 70501 Tel: 337 232 8500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alexandre Mouton House - Built in 1800 by city founder Jean Mouton, this antebellum home later belonged to Jean's son, Alexandre, first Democratic governor of Louisiana, and now houses antiques, paintings and a collection of Mardi Gras costumes.
Location: 1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette, Louisiana Tel: 318-234-2208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acadian Village - Located on the grounds of Acadian Village are eight authentic Acadian houses dating back to 1800. There is a recreation of a General Store that was the main gathering place for the community. Onsite is a replica of a Chapel, the floor of the Chapel was made with long leaf pine that is over 200 years old. The reproduction of the Blacksmith Shop was built with weather-beaten, aged cypress boards. The shop is complete with original tools used by the blacksmith years ago.
Location: 200 Greenleaf Drive, Lafayette, Louisiana 70506 Tel: 337-981-2364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Lafayette Natural History Museum and Planetarium - The cultural heritage of Southwestern Louisiana is preserved at this combination museum and planetarium, which houses over 1,000 paintings, prints and sculpture of Louisiana artists and regularly changing exhibits and planetarium programs.
Location: 433 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501 Tel: 337-291-5544 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cypress Manor and Mardi Gras Collection Museum - This museum depicts the lifestyle of early 1900's and gives guided tours of extensive Mardi Gras costume exhibits which are changed annually.
Location: 715 Second Street Morgan City, Louisiana 70380 Tel: (985)-380-4651 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum - The Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum preserves and promotes the area's long, colorful and historically important connection with the seafood and water transportation industries, as well as other wetlands and water based hunting, gathering and mining occupations.
Location: P.O. Box 3678 Houma, La 70361 Tel: (985) 873-6367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermilionville - Vermilionville authentically portrays a way of life preserved with a distinctly French accent. Situated on the banks of the Bayou Vermilion, this Cajun/Creole heritage and folklife park recreates life in the Acadiana area between 1765 and 1890. The beautiful grounds, which are laid out as an historic village, contain eighteen structures, including six restored original homes. In most of the structures, costumed interpreters demonstrate traditional crafts or musical styles.
Location: 300 Fisher Rd. Lafayette, La. 70508 Tel: 866-992-2968 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creole Nature Trail National Scenic Byway - Beyond the interstate... beyond the excitement of Louisiana's cities... Here lies a world of natural beauty and abundance whose people preserve the very heart of Louisiana's cultures. This is a land that beckons to everyone with a sense of adventure. This is Louisiana's Outback. In this fertile world where land and water merge and diverge, the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte hid treasure, and French explorers traded with the Attakapas Indians and created colonial Louisiana. In this world, Louisiana's Cajun and Creole cultures took root and grew in harmony with abundant life—a life you can share on the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road.
Location: Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brownell Memorial Park - Brownell Memorial Park and Carillon Tower is just outside Morgan City, Louisiana on beautiful Lake Palourde. It is a quiet park of great serenity and natural beauty, where you can experience the true feeling of Louisiana's unique cypress bayous.
Location: Morgan City, Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Southdown Plantation House - Exhibits include original bedroom furniture of the Minor family and other antique furnishings; a history and culture room; a Mardi Gras room; a Native Peoples room; changing works by local artists; a sugar industry room; Boehm and Doughty porcelain birds; Charles Gilbert art collection; Thad St. Martin literature collection; a re-creation of the Washington, D.C office of U.S. Senator Allen J. Ellender; and a restored 1880's plantation worker's cabin.
Location: P.O. Box 2095, Houma LA 70361 Tel: 985-851-0154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crowley Historic District - Crowley, the seat of Acadia Parish, in the heart of the rice growing belt of Southwest Louisiana, was the only town in the parish that did not develop naturally. Crowley was totally planned and founded by two brothers, C.C. and W.W. Duson, with the financial backing of a group of St. Landry parish businessmen in 1886.
Location: Post Office Box 1463 Crowley, Louisiana 70526 Tel: (337) 788-4100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana Arts and Science Museum - From art exhibitions and workshops to hands-on science exhibits and treasures from ancient Egypt, LASM has something to inspire everyone.
Location: 100 South River Road Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Tel: (225) 344-9478 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Baton Rouge Zoo - Discover the animals that call BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo home. Over 1,800 animals await you in the beautifully landscaped Zoo. You'll enjoy The Otter Pond, our newest exhibit featuring a replicated fishing cabin with underwater viewing of the otters, L'aquarium de Louisiane, the featuring the fish, reptiles and amphibians of Louisiana. Take a stroll through Parrot Paradise where you'll see rare and colorful birds from the tropics.
Location: 3601 Thomas Road Baton Rouge , LA 70704 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LSU Museum of Natural Science - In 1999, the sixteen natural history collections at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge were designated by the state legislature as the "Louisiana Museum of Natural History." Together, these collections hold a total of more than 2.8 million specimens, objects, and artifacts that document the rich natural history of Louisiana state.
Location: Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USS Kidd - Located in the heart of scenic downtown Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Veterans Memorial serves to honor the men and women of our American armed forces.
Location: 305 South River Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Tel: 225-342-1942 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Old Governor's Mansion - Louisiana's Old Governor's Mansion, built in 1930 by the infamous Governor Huey Long. The Mansion has recently been restored by the State of Louisiana.
Location: PO Box 908 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821 Tel: 225.387-2464 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blue Bayou Water Park - Blue Bayou Waterpark is the place to be during the Hot Cajun Summer. It doesn't matter if you are seeking the excitement of the Mad Moccasins or the relaxation of the Atchafalaya Run. And right next to Blue Bayou Water Park, located on 80 acres at I-10 and Highland Road in Baton Rouge, LA, Dixie Landin' is an Amusement Park designed for the entire family! Dixie Landin' contains 26 rides, 10 games and much, much more.
Location: 18142 Perkins Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Tel: 225.753.3333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rivertown Museums - Located along the shores of the mighty Mississippi River, just minutes from downtown New Orleans, Rivertown in Kenner, Louisiana, offers a host of cultural and family attractions, including eight museums, a fine arts gallery, a Repertory Theater and LaSalle's Landing. In addition, visitors can shop and dine in restaurants and gift shops in and around the area.
Location: 415 Williams Boulevard, Rivertown, Kenner, Louisiana Tel: 504-468-7231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audubon Nature Institute - Audubon Nature Institute’s family of museums and parks dedicated to nature include: Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Entergy IMAX® Theatre, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Audubon Wilderness Park, Audubon Insectarium and Audubon Nature Institute Foundation
Location: P.O. Box 4327 New Orleans, LA 70178 Tel: (504) 861-2537 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Global Wildlife Center - Get ready for a wild adventure at the largest totally free-roaming wildlife preserve in the country! The Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, Louisiana is home to over 3,000 exotic, endangered, and threatened animals from all over the world.
Location: Folsom Louisiana, Tel: 985 624 WILD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cajun Critters Swamp Tours - New Orleans is a creation of the mighty Mississippi. Mysterious and complex, sensual yet spiritual, it overwhelms and beckons simultaneously. To understand its rhythm requires more than a saunter down Bourbon St. Journeying upon the cafe-a-lait colored waterways surrounding the Crescent City will awaken the visitor to the Big Easy's character like nothing else can.
Location: 363 Louisiana Ave., Westwego, LA, 70094 Tel: (504) 347-0962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Orleans Paddlewheels - New Orleans Paddlewheels, Inc. operates two of New Orleans most luxurious excursion riverboats, the 1,000 passenger Paddlewheeler Creole Queen and the 600 passenger Riverboat Cajun Queen, on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
Location: 610 South Peters; Suite 100 New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Tel: 504-529-4567 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saenger Theatre - The flagship of the Saenger Amusement Company, the 4,000-seat movie palace was the largest of seven like-named Saenger Theatres built and operated throughout the South by the Saenger brothers Julian (pictured at right) and Abe. Between 1922 and 1927 the brothers owned over 300 theatres throughout the South as well as in Mexico and Havana, Cuba. A handful of those original theatres still exist.
Location: 143 North Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70112 Tel: 504 525 1052 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
House of Broel's Victorian Mansion, Dollhouse Muse - House of Broel’s Victorian Mansion, an enchanting world of romance for your New Orleans wedding and reception. Glide back to gentler days of crystal chandeliers, marble fireplaces, exquisite antiques and lush gardens for an ambiance that is unparalled in the Magical City of Mardi Gras. Southern charm, cuisine and hospitality come together in this picturesque atmosphere to offer you the perfect surroundings for your special celebration-no matter how small or large.
Location: Romantic Weddings ~Victorian Mansion 2220 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Tel: 504-522-2220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UCM Museum - Louisiana's Most Eccentric Museum - This roadside attraction near New Orleans is a folk art environment featuring thousands of found objects, and home made inventions. See a miniature Southern town with push-buttons that activate animated “displays.” On exhibit are odd collections, memorabilia, and old arcade machines that are a lot of fun to play.
Location: 22275 Hwy 36, Abita Springs, LA 70420, Tel: 985-892-2624 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Orleans Botanical Garden-City Park - New Orleans Botanical Garden has its roots in the Great Depression as a project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Originally known as the City Park Rose Garden, the garden opened in 1936 as New Orleans' first public classical garden combining both art and nature.
Location: 1 Palm Drive New Orleans, Louisiana 70124-4608 Tel: 504.483.9386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Musée Conti Wax Museum - Founded in 1963, The WAX tells the fascinating story of New Orleans from her founding to the present day. Experience more than 300 years of History, Legend and Scandal with the 154 life-size figures displayed in historically accurate settings. Plus a Haunted Dungeon!! The Wax offers tours to school groups, individuals and is perfect for private parties.
Location: 17 Rue Conti New Orleans, LA 70112 Tel: (504) 581-1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Orleans Museum of Art - The Museum has become one the most popular attractions in the city and the region. NOMA has expanded from an inaugural exhibition in 1911 of 400 works to the present permanent collection of more than 40,000 objects. The collection, noted for its extraordinary strengths in French and American art, photography, glass, African and Japanese art, continues to grow.
Location: One Collins Diboll Circle City Park New Orleans, LA 70124 Tel: 504-488-2631 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Historic New Orleans Collection - Learn about current exhibitions and public programs, publications, a complex of historic buildings, research collections, guided tours, and gift shop. We hope that we may assist you in discovering and appreciating the history, art, and culture of one of the world's most fascinating places.
Location: 533 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-523-4662 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Six Flags New Orleans - No matter what your speed, Six Flags New Orleans has great rides for everyone from mild to wild!
Location: 12301 Six Flags Parkway New Orleans, Louisiana 70129 Tel: (504) 253-8100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rosetree Glass Studio - 446 Vallette Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70114 Tel:1-888-ROSETREE (1-888-767-3873)
Location: Rosetree Glass Studio, Inc. was founded in 1993 with a goal of making quality, affordable, beautiful, handmade blown glass objects. Every piece is individually made to give each its own unique character. Due to the nature of glassblowing, no two pieces are ever exactly alike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World - Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World is New Orleans' showcase of carnival, with thousands of sensational sculptured props and breath taking giant figures on display all year round.
Location: 233 Newton Street New Orleans, LA, 70114 Tel: (800) 362-8213
