Things to Do in New Orleans

Whether you’re taking off, setting sail, or just want to enjoy some nice, Southern sunshine, you can find it all on Lake Pontchartrain.

Lake Pontchartrain is not actually a lake, but a mixture of fresh and salt water that is directly connected to the Gulf of Mexico. And if you have ever driven on the Causeway Bridge — one of the longest bridges in the entire world — you know just how vast it is. The lake spans over 40 miles long and 30 miles wide. To call it big is an understatement.

The beauty of this lake is undeniable. And with the restoration of the New Canal Lighthouse you can learn more about its rich maritime history through educational tours provided right here on the water.

At New Orleans Brewery Tours, we’re all about providing you with a great time and a safe beer tour experience; beginning with a downtown pickup in our brand new luxury van, followed by a short 7-mile beer hop.

​Our tour features three breweries, Urban South, Port Orleans and NOLA Brewing, where you will enjoy a guided tour, while learning about the brewing process, history of brewing beer in New Orleans, and of course, sampling a variety of some damn fine local brews!

Audubon Park is a municipal park located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States. It is approximately 350 acres. The park is approximately six miles to the west of the city center of New Orleans and sits on land that was purchased by the city in 1871

Carousel Gardens is a seasonally operated amusement park located in New Orleans, Louisiana at City Park. It features many rides, including the Live Oak Ladybug Rollercoaster, a ferris wheel, a drop tower called the Coney Tower, and a miniature train that tours the park.

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium are moving from the U.S. Custom House on Canal Street to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas on the river, creating a combined experience that reenvisions the guest experience and educational programming. Work will begin in November 2020 and the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium will not reopen in its current location. The new exhibit space will be a combination of relocated exhibitry from the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium and a new custom-fabricated exhibitry. Audubon’s revitalized downtown campus will give us the opportunity to feature our wildlife conservation story and commitment to positively impacting the natural world.

Modern sculpture garden on 11 acres in New Orleans City Park with pedestrian paths & water features.