This historic landmark in the French Quarter is the cultural center of the city, home to a vibrant and bustling open-air artist colony. Here you can listen to local music, watch street performers, and view artwork by Stacy Mac Art & Zakem Art
The National WWII Museum is the top-rated tourist destination in New Orleans and #2 in the U.S., and an unforgettable way to experience World War II—from industrial efforts on the home front to the combat experience of the American servicemember abroad. Offering a compelling blend of sweeping narrative and poignant personal detail, the Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories to take visitors inside the story of the war: why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today. Beyond the galleries, the Museum offers unique access to experiential history, including an opportunity to tour and ride on an authentically restored PT-boat, tours behind the scenes to handle artifacts alongside Museum curators, and an impressive collection of restored and working macro-artifacts to discover. Open early through 1/2/18, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell is a Grammy-winning
American singer, songwriter, and musician who blends pop and alternative styles. The Los Angeles native first gained recognition in 2015 for her debut single, "Ocean Eyes", which went viral when she was still a teenager. Eilish wrote and recorded her 2019 debut album, *When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? *, with her brother and frequent collaborator, Finneas O'Connell.
Over 170 years old, one mile wide and three miles long comprising a total of 1,300 acres, New Orleans City Park is one of the largest urban Parks in the country. It is located in the heart of the city and is the largest recreational area for the entire region. City Park is home to the largest collection of mature live oaks in the world, with some trees over 800 years old.
Gotta do it at least once in your lifetime. Noisy. Raucous. Nocturnal. For many New Orleans visitors, Bourbon Street embodies the life of a party town. The street is lit by neon lights, throbbing with music and decorated by beads and balconies. Named for a royal family in France and not the amber-colored alcohol, Bourbon Street has become a place for revelry of all sorts. With its windows and doors flung open to the wandering crowds, it should be no surprise that the famed sidewalk strolling libation known as the “go cup” was invented on Bourbon Street, according to Tulane University historian Richard Campanella. Many things change in New Orleans, but the color and excitement of Bourbon Street never falters.
With over 70 priceless sculptures set on eleven acres, the Besthoff Sculpture Garden is a true New Orleans treasure. Located next to the magnificent New Orleans Museum of Art, this outdoor space includes modern and contemporary pieces meant to inspire art lovers of all kinds. Take your time wandering the grounds and soaking in the beautiful scenery - there's something to delight you at every turn. As part of New Orleans tricentennial, NOMA expanded the garden six acres in 2018 and took over a year to complete. 26 new works from 21st century artists were included in the expansion. An outdoor amphitheater and stage were added, as well as pedestrian bridges and walkways, a new gallery and an outdoor learning environment-- perfect for festivals, social projects and classes. The new gallery offers exhibition space for indoor sculpture and other works. Hundreds of trees, palmettos and shrubs were added to the site, aligning with the historical fabric of the landscape. Explore along the lagoon and enjoy inspiring artwork while getting some fresh air. It is free to access and open to the public seven days a week!