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20 Best New Orleans Attractions for Families to Visit

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20 Best New Orleans Attractions for Families to Visit

Introduction - If you are having a vacation with the whole family soon, check out this list of 20 New Orleans attractions...

 

Head to New Orleans' swamps on a swamp tour

Attraction 1 - Kids will love heading out into the Barataria Preserve swamps near New Orleans to learn about all the creatures that...

 
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Kayak on Manchac Swamp

Attraction 2 - A fun kid-friendly outdoor activity near New Orleans is kayaking on Manchac Swamp. Once you reach the swamp, your guide...

 

Dare to go on a family-friendly ghost tour

Attraction 3 - New Orleans is known for its paranormal and spooky past. It's also believed that many of the places in the...

 
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Get up to date on NOLA history and culture on a New Orleans tour

Attraction 4 - Going on a New Orleans city tour is a fun and easy way for you and your family to explore...

 
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Eat your way around New Orleans on a food tour

Attraction 5 - New Orleans has some of the most delicious and unique cuisine in the US. If your kids are adventurous eaters...

 
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Bike around New Orleans

Attraction 6 - If your kids are at an age where they can ride a bike for a few hours, then trying a...

 
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Spot exotic animals at the Audubon Zoo

Attraction 7 - The Audubon Zoo is another of the animal-based New Orleans attractions for families. Your kids will get to view an...

 
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Venture out on the water on a Steamboat Natchez river tour

Attraction 8 - Heading out onto the Mississippi River on a Steamboat Natchez river tour is one of the fun things for kids...

 
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Listen to jazz music at Preservation Hall

Attraction 9 - Preservation Hall is an iconic jazz venue located in the French Quarter. When visiting New Orleans, you can go into...

 
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Celebrate Mardi Gras

Attraction 10 - Mardi Gras, an annual celebration to mark the beginning of Lent, is New Orleans' biggest party. While some think it's...

 

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