Louisiana Children?s Museum
420 Julia Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-526-0725
The Louisiana Children's Museum features interactive exhibits and displays. Kids will learn about math and science and have fun in the process. Parents might learn something too!
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70178
504-861-5105
The Aquarium of the Americas showcases more than 7,000 fish and other marine life. Check out the large collection of jellyfish and sharks, and don?t miss the sea otters.
Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-581-4629
The Audubon Zoo is home to nearly 2,000 animals and is rated one of the best zoos in the US. The Discovery Walk allows visitors to interact with animals, and regular shows feature elephants and sea lions.
City Park
1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-482-4888
City Park is bordered by City Park Ave, Robert E Lee Blvd, Marconi Drive and Bayou St. John, and is one of the largest urban parks in the country. Within its 1,500 acres, the Casino, Botanical Garden, Storyland, Carousel Gardens, New Orleans Museum of Art, tennis courts, and a golf course attract and entertain visitors.
Storyland
City Park
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-482-4888
Storyland is a theme park designed almost exclusively for children. It features 26 storybook exhibits built around fairy-tale characters.
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
City Park
New Orleans. LA 70124
504-482-4888
Carousel Gardens is an amusement park that features a roller coaster, Ferris wheel, bumper cars and other rides. The park?s centerpiece is a carousel that was built in 1906 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
233 Newton Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
504-361-7821
Blaine Kern?s Mardi Gras World focuses on all aspects of the famed celebration. Visitors can watch floats being made, view a film about Mardi Gras and buy Carnival memorabilia in the gift shop. Kids will enjoy trying on a trunk full of costumes.