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Audubon Aquarium
of the Americas
Located along the Mississippi River,
next to the French Quarter, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas has
more than 15,000 animals, ranging from
sharks to penguins and parakeets.
Address: 1 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Daily
Website: http://audubonnatureinstitute.
org/aquarium
Admission: Adults $29.95, children (2-12),
$21.95, seniors 65+ $24.95

Riverwalk

Admission: $30 per person

If shopping is your forte, the Riverwalk
located along the banks of the Mississippi
River is the place for you. The Riverwalk
offers more than 75 stores and restaurants.

Singing Oak

Address: 500 Port of New Orleans Place,
New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: 10 a.m. -9 p.m., Monday-Saturday;
10 a.m. -7 p.m., Sunday
Website: https://www.riverwalknew
orleans.com/
Admission: None

Address: 1701 Wisner Blvd.,
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70124
Hours: Open 30 minutes prior to official
sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset
Website: http://neworleanscitypark.com/
in-the-park/big-lake
Admission: None

Mardi Gras World

Museum of Death
Looking for something a bit off the
beaten path? New Orleans is the place
to be. There are many unique, one-of-akind experiences to have in the Big Easy.

Not for the faint of heart or squeamish
- the Museum of Death hosts unique
exhibits, from mortician equipment to a
skull collection and artifacts and art from
serial murderers.

Address: 1380 Port of New Orleans Place,
New Orleans, LA 70130 (shuttles available
from the French Quarter and from
downtown)
Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Daily
Website: http://www.mardigrasworld.com/
Admission: Adults $19.95, children (2-11)
$12.95, seniors/students $15.95

Escape My Room
Ready for a challenging evening? Escape
My Room has the Mardi Gras Study and
the Jazz Parlor room to test your mystery-solving skills. To date, only about onethird of the participants have been able to
escape.

Address: 227 Dauphine St.,
New Orleans, LA 70112
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday to
Monday; Closed Tuesday
Website: http://www.museumofdeath.net/
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Admission: $15 per person

Address: 633 Constance St.,
New Orleans, LA 70130
Website: https://escapemyroom.com/

New Orleans' Historic
Voodoo Museum

Address: 600 Decatur St.,
#308, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: Varies by cruise
Website: http://www.
steamboatnatchez.com/
Admission: $30 and up

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Take a trip back in time on
the Steamboat Natchez.
Cruises include harbor trips,
dinner cruises and Sunday
brunch cruises.

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Experience the world of Mardi Gras
through a tour of the historic Mardi
Gras World. Learn about the parade history, watch the building of floats, meet
artists and try on costumes.

Steamboat Natchez

The Singing Oak is an ancient, majestic oak tree located in City Park. Local
artist Jim Hart installed a collection of
wind chimes to create a hypnotic melody
to accompany the breeze. Tuned to the
pentatonic scale, the chimes range in size
with the largest being 14 feet long.

This small museum is a great introduction to the dark world of Voodoo through
its history and culture. Beyond its exhibits, the museum offers special services,
such as psychic reading and ceremonies.
Address: 724 Dumaine St.,
New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Daily
Website: http://www.voodoomuseum.com/
Admission: General - $7; seniors, military,
college students - $5.50; high school
students - $4.50; children under 12 - $3.50

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