City Park
Bordered by City Park Ave, Robert E Lee Blvd, Marconi Dr, and Bayou St. John
City Park 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.More Info

Confederate Museum
929 Camp St
504-523-4522
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-4
This imposing building, covered in ivy, houses an extensive collection of artifacts and records from the Civil War. This museum is the oldest in Louisiana.font face="Arial" size=2>More Info

Louisiana Children's Museum
428 Julia St
504-523-1357
Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30-4:30, Sun noon-4:30; in summer open daily
One of the best children's museums in the country, the Louisiana Children's Museum has lots of hands-on activities. It also features a playscape for very young children, and lots to do for the whole family.

Musee Conti Wax Museum
917 Conti St
504-525-2605
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5:30
This wax museum features famous residents and natives of Louisiana. More than 100 wax figures are featured. More Info

New Orleans Museum of Art
City Park
504-488-2631
Hours: Tues-Sun 10-5
One of the best museums in the country, the NOMA has a large permanent collection that specializes in pre-Columbian, African, and local art. World-class traveling exhibits also come frequently to the museum. More Info