New Orleans Indoor/Rainy Day Activities, Tours & Attractions
French Quarter Cooking Studio - Shrimp Creole, Corn & Crab Bisque, and Bananas Foster
Mardi Gras World Admission & Self-Guided Tour With Complimentary Shuttle Transportation
New Orleans Food Demo - Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Pralines
Historical Mississippi River Cruise with Optional Lunch
NOLA City & Cemetery Small Group Tour by Mini Bus
French Quarter Cooking Studio - Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding & Pralines
Creole Queen Morning Jazz Brunch
New Orleans City Bus Tour
New Orleans Food Demo - Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice, Pecan Pie and Pralines
New Orleans Food Demo - Gumbo, Jambalaya, & Bananas Foster
Oak Alley & Laura Plantations Combo Tour with Transportation from New Orleans Hotels & B&Bs
French Quarter Cooking Studio - Crab Bisque & Chicken Etouffee
French Quarter Cooking Studio - Gumbo, Chicken Creole and Pralines
New Orleans Food Demo - Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp & Artichoke Soup, and Bread Pudding
Frequently Asked Questions
It tends to rain the most in New Orleans from June until September, with the wettest of those months typically being June or July. The comfortable, mild weather, along with amazing local events like Mardi Gras Season, for example, makes winter and spring the most popular times to visit New Orleans.
Luckily, New Orleans has a TON of fun things to do for the little ones, rain or shine. The top kid-friendly indoor/rainy day activities include escape rooms, a trip to Mardi Gras World, Lynn Meadows Children’s Discovery Center, and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas!
Don’t let a few rain clouds ruin your romantic getaway! There are plenty of indoor activities to make this trip to NOLA something extra special. First, you will want to be sure you try some of New Orleans’ favorite food and drink. This can include, but is not limited to, trying beignets from Cafe du Mondé, grabbing a mint julep from Pat O’Brien’s, and enjoying a delicious lunch or dinner from the famous Tujague’s! Once you’ve had your fill of the delicious local fare, it’s time to hit the town! Some of the best New Orleans rainy day activities for couples include visiting Mardi Gras World, taking a city tour by bus or van, trying out local beers on an Abita Brewery tour, and riding out to Plantation Country and visiting one of the area’s stunning and historical plantations.
It can be hard to find activities the whole group will love, but with so many great options in New Orleans, finding great tours the whole group will love is easy, rain or shine! The top indoor/rainy day activities for groups include a lunch or dinner cruise, plantation tours, cooking classes, city tours by bus or van, a trip to the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, and a tour of the famous Mardi Gras World!
As with pretty much any coastal city, weather can be unpredictable, and there’s always a chance of rain or a pop-up afternoon shower. With that being said, it can never hurt to pack an umbrella, rain boots, and a rain jacket. Another important thing to be aware of is that, due to the historic nature of the French Quarter, many of the streets are bumpy, uneven, and cracked. This can be hard to see with a few inches of rain on the ground, so it’s important to be aware of this and be careful. If you traveled to New Orleans without a vehicle, and are stressed about walking everywhere in the rain, have no fear! New Orleans has a ton of great public transportation options, making for a safe and dry way to navigate the city. Not only that, Hop On Hop Off bus tours are another great way to get around New Orleans, and see the sights and sounds with guided narration along the way!