Things to do in New Orleans, LA
Top New Orleans Attractions, Tours & Rentals
Featured New Orleans Activities
![Carriage-Rides-of-the-French-Quarter-and-Creole-Neighborhoods](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/2758/Carriage-Rides-of-the-French-Quarter-and-Creole-Neighborhoods.jpg)
The French Quarter & Marigny Carriage Tour
![Creole-Queen-Jazz-Cruise-with-Optional-Dinner-Buffet](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/336/Creole-Queen-Jazz-Cruise-with-Optional-Dinner-Buffet.jpg)
Creole Queen Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner Buffet
![NOLA-Ghost-Riders-BYOB-Nightly-Cemetery-Bus-Tour](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/2270/NOLA-Ghost-Riders-BYOB-Nightly-Cemetery-Bus-Tour.jpg)
BYOB Nightly Cemetery Bus Tour
![Large-Airboat-Tour](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/3615/Large-Airboat-Tour.jpg)
Large Airboat Tour with Optional Transport From New Orleans
![History-and-Haunts-Nighttime-Carriage-Tour](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/1916/History-and-Haunts-Nighttime-Carriage-Tour.jpg)
History & Haunts Nighttime Carriage Tour
![4-in-1-Ghost-Voodoo-Vampires-and-Witch-Craft-Tour](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/1451/4-in-1-Ghost-Voodoo-Vampires-and-Witch-Craft-Tour.jpg)
4-in-1 Ghost, Voodoo, Vampires & French Quarter Tour
![French-Quarter-Cooking-Studio-Shrimp-Creole-Corn-and-Crab-Bisque-and-Bananas-Foster](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/2007/French-Quarter-Cooking-Studio-Shrimp-Creole-Corn-and-Crab-Bisque-and-Bananas-Foster.jpg)
French Quarter Cooking Studio - Shrimp Creole, Corn & Crab Bisque, and Bananas Foster
![Steamboat-Natchez-Jazz-Cruise-with-Optional-Dinner-Buffet](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/253/Steamboat-Natchez-Jazz-Cruise-with-Optional-Dinner-Buffet.jpg)
Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner Buffet
![New-Orleans-Super-City-Tour-Via-Motorcoach-By-Grayline-Tours](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/238/New-Orleans-Super-City-Tour-Via-Motorcoach-By-Grayline-Tours.jpg)
New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour
![Destrehan-Plantation-History-Tour](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/2569/Destrehan-Plantation-History-Tour.jpg)
Destrehan Plantation Admission & Guided Tour
![The-National-World-War-II-Museum](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/594/The-National-World-War-II-Museum.jpg)
The National World War II Museum
![Oak-Alley-or-Laura-Plantation-Tour-From-New-Orleans-By-Southern-Style-Tours](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/2385/Oak-Alley-or-Laura-Plantation-Tour-From-New-Orleans-By-Southern-Style-Tours.jpg)
Oak Alley or Laura Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
![Honey-Island-Swamp-Tour-With-Optional-Transportation-By-Cajun-Encounters](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/1537/Honey-Island-Swamp-Tour-With-Optional-Transportation-By-Cajun-Encounters.jpg)
Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour With Optional Transportation from New Orleans
![Swamp-Tours-By-Adventures-of-Jean-Lafitte](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/2345/Swamp-Tours-By-Adventures-of-Jean-Lafitte.jpg)
Adventures of Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
![Mardi-Gras-World-Admission-With-Complimentary-Shuttle-Transportation](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/1608/Mardi-Gras-World-Admission-With-Complimentary-Shuttle-Transportation.jpg)
Mardi Gras World Admission & Self-Guided Tour With Complimentary Shuttle Transportation
![Oak-Alley-Plantation-and-Airboat-Combo-Tour-From-New-Orleans](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/1830/Oak-Alley-Plantation-and-Airboat-Combo-Tour-From-New-Orleans.jpg)
Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Combo Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
![Ghost-Hauntings-Vampire-and-Voodoo-Walking-Tour-By-NOLA-Ghost-Riders](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/2321/Ghost-Hauntings-Vampire-and-Voodoo-Walking-Tour-By-NOLA-Ghost-Riders.jpg)
Ghost, Hauntings, Vampire and Voodoo Walking Tour
![Voodoo-and-Cemetery-Tour-by-New-Orleans-Ghost-Adventures](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/2536/Voodoo-and-Cemetery-Tour-by-New-Orleans-Ghost-Adventures.jpg)
Voodoo Queen Tour
![3-in-1-Cemetery-Voodoo-and-French-Quarter-Tour](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/1452/3-in-1-Cemetery-Voodoo-and-French-Quarter-Tour.jpg)
New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo, and Cemetery Tour
![New-Orleans-Food-Demo-Gumbo-Jambalaya-and-Pralines](https://images.tripshock.com/activity/1550/New-Orleans-Food-Demo-Gumbo-Jambalaya-and-Pralines.jpg)
Frequently Asked Questions
February to May is the best time of year to visit New Orleans. The weather is warm, but not too hot and muggy, and there is plenty to do! Mardi Gras takes place during this time, and there is likely to be less traffic and congestion compared to summer.
There are tons of great places to visit in New Orleans. The most popular areas in New Orleans include the French Quarter, Frenchmen Street, the Garden District, Plantation Country, and the Audubon Nature Institute Parks
Like most major cities, New Orleans is safe for most travelers. Most of the crime that tourists encounter is petty crime (stolen wallets, watches, purses). A few tips for safety: Do not walk alone at night, avoid dark alleys, and hide valuables in your vehicle.
New Orleans is not a very expensive city overall. Many of the popular tourist destinations like Harrah's Casino and French Quarter pubs and restaurants charge "tourist" rates, there are plenty of places to find affordable dining, shops, and souvenirs. Attractions like walking tours, pub crawls, and zoo tickets, range from $20-$40 per person. Between food, drink, activities, and transportation, it's recommended to budget around $100 per person, per day you are in New Orleans.