1850 House
523 St. Ann St
504-568-6968
Hours: Tues.-Sun. 9-5
This house is one of the loveliest old homes in New Orleans. The well-preserved town house and courtyard features lovely ironwork on the balconies, a gift shop and a bookstore.

Aquarium of the Americas
Foot of Canal St
504-581-4629
Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 9:30-6, Fri.-Sat. 9:30-7
More than 7,000 aquatic creatures swim in 60 displays in this world-class aquarium. There are four major exhibit areas: the Amazon River Basin, the Caribbean Reef, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf Coast, each with fish and animals native to that environment.More Info<

Woldenberg Riverfront Park
Foot of Canal St
This park surrounds the aquarium, and it is a great spot for viewing the active Mississippi. Water tours leave from the park frequently.

Audubon Park
Once a plantation, the park is now one of the largest (340 acres) and most acclaimed metropolitan parks in the United States. It has a world-class zoo, picnic and play areas, a golf course, a miniature train, riding stables, a tennis court, and a river view.

Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine St
504-581-4629
Daily 9:30-5, summer weekends til 6 pm
This wonderful zoo is a great place for families to visit. The zoo has a tremendous number of exhibits, including a Louisiana Swamp, tropical-bird house, butterfly exhibit, flamingo pond, sea lions, and white tigers.More Info