Area Activities
73 Distillery Tours & Tastings
Area activities. Seven Three Distilling is a celebration of America’s most interesting city. The story of New Orleans is written chapter by chapter across her 73 neighborhoods — so to honor our hometown, we’re proud to craft distinctive spirits with locally farmed ingredients for you to enjoy wherever good times roll.
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World War II Meuseum
Ranked by TripAdvisor as the #1 Attraction in New Orleans and named by USA Today as the #1 Best Place to Learn U.S. Military History. Furthermore, it was designated by Congress as America’s official museum about World War II, The National WWII Museum features a rich collection of artifacts that almost brings history to life.
Discover the most impactful event of the 20th century and the legacy of the greatest generation in thought-provoking exhibits—including our newest exhibit, The Arsenal of Democracy: The Herman and George Brown Salute to the Home Front—and explore the American experience in the war that changed the world. From D-Day galleries to the 4D cinematic experience, Beyond All Boundaries, from the soaring US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center to the groundbreaking Campaigns of Courage, this world-renowned history museum is designed to inspire visitors of all ages in the lessons of World War II and the stories of heroism, tragedy, and liberation.
Cajun Encounters
Take a bayou tour of the famous Honey Island Swamp. On e of my favorite area activities. You’ll glide through gator territory on a small, flat-bottomed boat and hear all about the swamp and its natural inhabitants from our local, expert captains. We offer pickup services from many French Quarter hotels and visitor centers for your comfort and convenience.
We find the best experts in the field to give you an authentic tour of one of America’s most unique ecosystems. Many of our captains have lived on the water for most of their lives and have earned field degrees to give you the best experience possible.
Cajun Encounters is a proud member of the Louisiana Nature Conservancy, and we believe that we have a responsibility to protect the environment around us. We’re dedicated to providing an intimate look at the swamp without impacting the environment or the many diverse species that live there.
On every tour, you’ll have the chance to see alligators, wild boar, raccoons, snakes, owls, egrets, and more – all in their natural habitat, and just a few feet from your boat!
City & Cemetery Tours
Let us show you all that New Orleans has to offer in one single tour. Furthermore, our expert tour guides will bring you to every must-see neighborhood and landmark, all in the comfort of a climate-controlled bus. Plus, you’ll have an opportunity to walk around St. Louis Cemetery #3, and the famous Morning Call Café in City Park.
Our buses are designed for your supreme comfort with powerful air conditioning, air ride technology, and seamless windows for uninterrupted views. Most of all, our drivers will take you around the city and offer engaging commentary on the dynamic history of New Orleans.
Plantation Tours
Step back in time to New Orleans’ most famous plantations: Oak Alley, Laura, and Whitney.
Choose between Oak Alley, with its breath-taking tunnel of 28 live Oak trees; Laura, a Creole plantation; or Whitney, paying homage to the slaves of the plantation and across the American South. Take a combined tour of two plantations, or spend the day exploring Oak Alley.
Hear the fascinating stories behind these historic landmarks. During the scenic drive out to the plantations, our certified tour guide will provide commentary on major landmarks and the changing Louisiana landscape, from downtown New Orleans, to the swamps and waterways, and through the vast crops and fields unique to this part of the country.
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Mardi Gras World
Do you want to see how Mardi Gras is made? Go watch first hand how the magnificent floats are built all year-long! Learn history, try on costumes, meet artists, and enjoy New Orleans famous King Cake!
Steamboat Natchez
The New Orleans Steamboat Company locally owns and operates the last authentic Steamboat on the Mighty Mississippi River:
The Steamboat NATCHEZ Dinner Jazz and Daytime jazz cruises … run daily, year round, in the style of authentic steamboats in New Orleans for centuries! (Click here for schedule and reservations.)
Steam Engine Room visitation, calliope, live jazz and optional Creole food and local beverages.
Come aboard and enjoy New Orleans hospitality….. Steamboat Style!
Riverwalk New Orleans
The Riverwalk Outlet offers Global Brands and Southern Charm
Neighborhood Breweries
The Courtyard Brewery Tasting Room is another area activity featuring a 3-barrel brewing system & specializing in IPAS & saisons.
Urban South Brewery
It’s a place where fast-paced meets laid-back, where charm and grit mingle, and where everything’s shared. Down here, we share meals, laughter, and our homes. And we love sharing our work with you. We’ve set the table for a pretty serious party, honoring modern Southern values with worthy and daring beers. We’d be honored if you’d join us.
NOLA Brewery
Craft Beers made by hand in a warehouse on the lake side of a street tourists can’t pronounce!
Gordon Biersch
Chain hangout for house-brewed, German-style beer & a pub menu served in a casual setting.
Audubon Park Golf Course
Louisiana Fishing Charters
Last for best area activity. As the fishing capital of the World, Louisiana offers the best chartered fishing tours.
