It is a nice place to visit. Being coastal the climate of this place is not severe. The climate is under the effect of the huge water body. The beaches are pretty and being a coastal city many water sports attract the attention of the visitors. These points make New Orleans one of the very favorite tourist destinations in the region.

New Orleans has a long history, and is a favorite tourist destination. The city is known for its architecture, plantation houses and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. The city has a rich cultural scene, with Mardi Gras festival and Jazz festival being the top most tourist attractions. It is a good idea to make advance reservations if you plan to visit New Orleans at this time of the year.

Apart from these bigger events, New Orleans also offers smaller festivals such as the Creole Tomato festival, French Quarter Festival, Satchmo Summer Fest, costume balls and Halloween parades. New Orleans is a party city, where any occasion turns into a party time. The city offers a lot to the visitors. If you visit New Orleans in the festivals seasons you will be able to enjoy a unique kind of stay in New Orleans.

The famous places to visit in New Orleans are the Historic architecture, Historic Cemeteries, the Super Dome, Museums, City park and the Mississippi River. The city has many activities to do, such as strolling through the historic neighborhoods, street car rides, river boat cruises, antique shopping, ferry rides and walking tours.

945 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 527-6012
Fax: (504) 527-6088
Neighborhood: Arts/Warehouse District

Attraction Information

Attraction Hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and on New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Admission Costs: $14 for adults; $8 for seniors ages 65 and up and students; and $6 for youth ages 5-12. $6 for active or retired military and spouse with ID. Museum members, military in uniform and children under 5 are admitted free.
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Free Parking: No

Description:

Since its opening day in June 2000, more than one million visitors have toured the National World War II Museum. A must-see for history lovers and all patriots, the Museum has been designated by the U.S. Congress as the country’s official World War II Museum. Oral histories, powerful images and extraordinary artifacts bring to life the American Spirit, the courage, teamwork and sacrifice of the young men and women who won the war and changed the world. From the 1930s prelude to war, to the Normandy Invasion and the battles of the Pacific Islands, visitors trace America’s role in the war and on the Home Front.

The soaring Louisiana Memorial Pavilion houses the Museum’s reproduction of the LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) or Higgins boat, reproduced from original WWII plans by more than 100 volunteers, many former employees of Higgins, a New Orleans company. Gen. Dwight Eisenhower said that Higgins won the war for the Allies. The Pavilion also boasts the Museum’s Spitfire and Avenger airplanes, Sherman tank, amphibious Jeep and other equipment. A series of special exhibitions complements the fascinating permanent collection.

The Malcolm S. Forbes Theater, located on the first floor of the Museum, shows two exceptional films: D-Day Remembered, an Academy Award-nominated film by Charles Guggenheim, combines footage and photographs from American, British, and German archives with voices of the wartime heroes involved in the planning and execution of the invasion to create a stunning and unforgettable portrait of the D-Day invasion. Price for Peace tells the stories of the Pacific war through the voices of American and Japanese veterans.

Current hours are Tuesday – Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm, with discounted admission and frequent special activities after 5 p.m. The Museum is closed Sunday and Monday and on New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Updates on events and hours can be found on the website at www.ddaymuseum.org.

Admission is $14 for adults; $8 for seniors ages 65 and up and students; and $6 for youth ages 5-12. Museum members, military in uniform and children under 5 are admitted free. Active or retired military and spouse with ID are welcomed with a discounted admission. The Museum is handicapped accessible. There is a small coffee shop and an inviting Museum store with unique collectibles on the ground floor. The Museum is available for group visits and for rental for large parties and corporate events.

1418 Gov. Nicholls St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 566-1136
Neighborhood: Treme

Attraction Information

Attraction Hours: Wednesday - Saturday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Admission Costs: $5 for adults; $3 for students and seniors; $2 for children (ages 6-12).
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Free Parking: No

Description:

Located in Treme, the oldest surviving black community in the United States, the New Orleans African American Museum is dedicated to protecting, preserving, and promoting through education the history, art, and communities of African Americans in New Orleans and the African diaspora. Exhibits change regularly, so call ahead to find out what is on display.

The Museum is housed in the beautiful Treme Villa, considered by some to be one of the finest examples of a Creole villa in the city. Built in 1828-29, the home retains many of its original decorative details. There are five restored buildings to visit.

A centerpiece of the exhibits at the African American Museum is³Louisiana-Congo: The Bertrand Donation,² a collection of exquisite African beadwork, costumes, masks, textiles, musical instruments and divination objects as a major part of the museum¹s permanent collection. This 70-piece assortment of original African artwork from the Democratic Republic of Congo illuminates parallels between everyday life in the Congo and Louisiana folk culture.

Visitors enjoy both established and emerging artists’ work in sculpture, painting and other artistic expressions.

Plan to spend as much time as you wish in the serene gardens surrounding the villa. Located on the site of a former plantation, the beautifully landscaped grounds cover one city block. There are three main courtyards on the front, rear, and side which also features a lovely gazebo in the center of the yard. Wear comfortable shoes, as many of the courtyards are made of original handmade bricks. The villa is available for weddings, bridal teas, and small meetings and receptions.

Attraction Information

Attraction Hours: Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursdays 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; closed major holidays
Admission Costs: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors (65 and over) and students over 18 w/ i.d.; $5 for children ages 5 -17; and Free for members; UNO faculty, students, and staff with i.d.; children under 5.
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Free Parking: No

Description:

The dazzling Ogden Museum of Southern Art opened Phase One of its collection in 2003 in the historic Warehouse Arts District. The Museum is home to the most comprehensive collection of southern art in the world. Showcasing art encompassing 15 southern states and the District of Columbia, the museum celebrates the art, history and culture of the American south.

Named an affiliate of The Smithsonian Institution in 2001, it was the first museum in Louisiana to receive this prestigious designation — and did so while operating in a small temporary gallery in the Warehouse Arts District.

Based upon the founding donation of more than 1,100 works from New Orleans businessman and philanthropist Roger H. Ogden’s collection of southern art, the Museum’s collection has grown to include more than 4,000 works donated from individuals and collectors from across the United States. This nationally respected collection includes paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, wood and craft and embodies the visual heritage and history of the south from 1733 to the present.

Opening as Phase One of the larger museum complex in the Warehouse Arts District, The Ogden first unveiled its 20th- and 21st-century collection in the Goldring Hall, a 47,000-square-foot, five-story glass and steel structure dedicated to the memory of New Orleans philanthropist Stephen Goldring. The building features a magnificent four-story atrium, stunning galleries, a charming rooftop terrace, staff offices and the chic museum store and Center for Southern Craft and Design.

Goldring Hall features more than 25 galleries, presented in a chronological and thematic manner, with a large changing exhibition hall on the fifth floor that welcomes major national traveling exhibitions.

In addition to showcasing the visual art of the American south, the Ogden Museum celebrates the region’s unique culture, with educational programming for visitors of all ages and Ogden After Hours, a gallery opening and cocktail party held every Thursday evening in the Museum’s atrium and featuring live music performed by a southern musician.

Phase Two of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is expected to open in 2007, and will showcase southern works of art from the 18th and 19th century. The adjoining Clementine Hunter Education Wing will celebrate the life and work of the beloved Louisiana self-taught artist, and will house the Museum’s educational facilities.

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is located at 925 Camp Street in the historic Warehouse Arts District. It is nine blocks from Canal Street. After visiting the Ogden, walk across the street to experience the stunning National World War II Museum and the outstanding Contemporary Arts Center.