Top Locations for Things To Do in Louisiana
ANational World War II Museum
- 945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 - 504 / 527-6012
- Overview Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as the country's official World War II Museum, this remarkable attraction illuminates the American experience during the WWII era with moving personal stories, historic artifacts and powerful interactive displays. From ... more on Nationalww2museum.org
- Overview Opened on the anniversary of D-day, June 6, 2000, this is the creation of the late best-selling author (and Saving Private Ryan consultant) Stephen Ambrose, and it is the only museum of its kind in the country. It tells the story of all 19 U.S. amphibious operations worldwide on that fateful day ... more on Frommers
National World War II Museum
945 Magazine StreetNew Orleans, LA 70130
BOgden Museum of Southern Art
- 925 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 - +1 504 539 9600
- While the outsider art display was small I enjoyed it very much. Nice place to visit and the staff was very curtious. more on TripAdvisor
- Great museum with all different kinds of art from southern artist. I personally like the nice mix of styles and genre ... more on Yelp
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StreetNew Orleans, LA 70130
CNew Orleans Museum of Art
- One Collins C. Diboll Circle
City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124 - +1 504 658 4100
- May be of limited interest to most but those in the health professions will love it! more on Yahoo! Travel
- Lovely sculpture garden - lots of photo opportunities here. Saw swans even! more on Yelp
New Orleans Museum of Art
One Collins C. Diboll CircleCity Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
DLOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM
- 660 N. 4th St. Baton Rouge
LA, 70802 - +1 225 342 5428
- We visited the famous Capitol last week and enjoyed it. The grounds are well-landscaped, and the steps are even interesting, with one for each of the then 48 states (AK and HI got added to the top row). Both Baton Rouge and the state have very helpful travel counselors at desks just inside the fr... more on TripAdvisor
- Overview Tallest capital in the nation. Art Deco-style building, completed in 1932. Observation deck on 27th floor. Site of Senator ... more on Yahoo! Travel
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM
660 N. 4th St. Baton RougeLA, 70802
EBlaine Kerns Mardi Gras World
- 233 Newton Street
New Orleans, LA 70114 - 5043617821
- What a unique experience! Mardi Gras World is where alot of the floats for the Mardi Gras parades are made and stored. The tour starts with a short film on the history of M.Gras and getting dressed up in some of the elaborate costumes. Then you sample King Cake (this was a favorite among the k... more on Yahoo! Travel
- First thing on the tour, you go to a small room and get to try on costumes and watch a history of the mardi gras parade. The best part is taking pictures with the costumes on. Very fun! The movie you could tell was very outdated, probably made in the mid 90's. I would have liked to see that more ... more on TripAdvisor
Blaine Kerns Mardi Gras World
233 Newton StreetNew Orleans, LA 70114
FGallier House
- 1132 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130 - 504 658-3623 for appointment
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- This home is well worth a visit. The tour includes every room of the house althought the parlor is currently being renovated. It gives an interesting view of how slaves lived since the attached slave quarters are on the tour. This home is surprisingly modern for its time, it even has an indoor lo... more on TripAdvisor
- Overview In 1857, esteemed New Orleans architect, James Gallier, Jr., put his considerable talen to work designing a residence of his own.Gallier House is an outstanding example of accurate and comprehensive historic restoration of one of New Orleans' loveliest and time-honored landmarks. -- Experience ... more on MuseumStuff.com
Gallier House
1132 Royal St.New Orleans, LA 70130
GPreservation Hall
- 726 Saint Peter St
New Orleans, LA 70116 - +1 504 523 8939
- As a B&B owner in the New Orleans area, we are always asked, "Where can we go to hear good jazz music?" Without a doubt, Preservation Hall is the FIRST and only place we tell them about. Yes, Jazz is found in most of our clubs on Bourbon Street but P.Hall is THE PLACE for JAZZ. We will always rem... more on TripAdvisor
- I could have had a ton of fun at this place. It was very old-fashioned, not glamorous by any stretch of the imagination. The music was awesome. On the night I went, there was a very talented trombone trio playing. Now for the bad parts. There is very little seating. if you want to be able to sit ... more on CitySearch
Preservation Hall
726 Saint Peter StNew Orleans, LA 70116
HLAFAYETTE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM & PLANETARIUM
- 433 Jefferson Street Lafayette
LA, 70501 - +1 337 291 5544
- Overview In 1956, the women's organization Le Deaux Douzaines began conducting science enrichment programs for school children. This work led to the founding of the first Lafayette Natural History Museum & Planetarium in 1969 on Girard Park Drive. With the support of a vigorous Association, the Museum gre... more on Lnhmpmuseum.org
LAFAYETTE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM & PLANETARIUM
433 Jefferson Street LafayetteLA, 70501
IOdysseys Shipwreck and Treasure Adventure
- 600 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 - +1 504 561 5656
- Overview Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If you are visiting New Orleans, then don't miss this latest attraction known has the Odyssey's Shipwreck and Treasure Adventure. Located in the ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview Odyssey Marine Entertainment, Inc. will open an interactive shipwreck and treasure attraction at the Jax Brewery in the French Quarter on August 25. Odyssey Entertainment is a subsidiary of Odyssey Marine Exploration, a company that specializes in deep-sea exploration. This facility enables every... more on Shipwreckandtreasure.com/
Odysseys Shipwreck and Treasure Adventure
600 Decatur StreetNew Orleans, LA 70130
JSci-Port Discovery Center
- 820 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71101 - +1 318 424 3466
- This is a good place to introduce kids to science. The day I went it was on Terrific Tuesday. It only costs $2 to get in otherwise it would be $12 ... more on Yelp
- Shreveport's very own Exploratorium. Science! Imax! Reptiles! Extremely close to the downtown hotels, and wonderful for kids. more on Yelp
Sci-Port Discovery Center
820 Clyde Fant ParkwayShreveport, LA 71101
