20 Fun Things to Do in New Orleans With Kids Visual Story

Introduction You can discover a host of fun things to do in New Orleans with kids... See all Things to Do

Wander around the New Orleans Botanical Garden

THING TO DO 1 The New Orleans Botanical Garden is found in City Park and features an array of... Suzanne C. Grim/Shutterstock.com See all Things to Do

Learn about sea life at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

THING TO DO 2 Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is the ideal place to take your kids if they're... Wirestock/Depositphotos.com See all Things to Do

Discover beautiful butterflies at the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium

THING TO DO 3 Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium is another incredible wildlife attraction for kids in New Orleans... See all Things to Do

Have a historical day out at the National WWII Museum

THING TO DO 4 If your kids are a little older, then a visit to the National WWII Museum... Kit Leong/Shutterstock.com See all Things to Do

Explore Mardi Gras World

THING TO DO 5 Mardi Gras World is where the floats that get used in the annual Mardi Gras... legacy95/Depositphotos.com See all Things to Do

Spot exotic animals at the Audubon Zoo

THING TO DO 6 The Audubon Zoo is another of the animal-based New Orleans attractions for families. Your kids... WAMorgan/Depositphotos.com See all Things to Do

Dare to go on a family-friendly ghost tour

THING TO DO 7 New Orleans is known for its paranormal and spooky past. It's also believed that many... See all Things to Do

Check out the kid-friendly Louisiana Children's Museum

THING TO DO 8 Visiting the Louisiana Children's Museum is one of the most fun things to do in... See all Things to Do

Listen to jazz music at Preservation Hall

THING TO DO 9 Preservation Hall is an iconic jazz venue located in the French Quarter. When visiting New... f11photo/Depositphotos.com See all Things to Do

Have a fun day at Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park

THING TO DO 10 Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are some of the most kid-friendly attractions in New... WAMorgan/Depositphotos.com See all Things to Do

Venture out on the water on a Steamboat Natchez river tour

THING TO DO 11 Heading out onto the Mississippi River on a Steamboat Natchez river tour is one of... WAMorgan/Depositphotos.com See all Things to Do

Try on costumes at the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture

THING TO DO 12 Another fun and kid-friendly Mardi Gras attraction in New Orleans is the Mardi Gras Museum... See all Things to Do

Head to New Orleans' swamps on a swamp tour

THING TO DO 13 Kids will love heading out into the Barataria Preserve's swamps near New Orleans to learn... See all Things to Do

Go on a horse and carriage ride of the French Quarter

THING TO DO 14 Going on a horse and carriage ride of the famous French Quarter is one of... konoplizkaya/Depositphotos.com See all Things to Do

Visit NOMA and the Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

THING TO DO 15 If your children are interested in art, then visiting the New Orleans Museum of Arts... See all Things to Do

Bike around New Orleans

THING TO DO 16 If your kids are at an age where they can ride a bike for a... WAMorgan/Depositphotos.com See all Things to Do

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

THING TO DO 17 Going on a New Orleans city tour is a fun and easy way for you... sepavone/Depositphotos.com See all Things to Do

Kayak on Manchac Swamp

THING TO DO 18 A fun kid-friendly outdoor activity near New Orleans is kayaking on Manchac Swamp. Once you... See all Things to Do

Eat your way around New Orleans on a food tour

THING TO DO 19 New Orleans has some of the most delicious and unique cuisine in the US. If... olivertlchan/Depositphotos.com See all Things to Do

Celebrate Mardi Gras

THING TO DO 20 Mardi Gras, an annual celebration to mark the beginning of Lent, is New Orleans' biggest... See all Things to Do

In Conclusion

Conclusion New Orleans is an exciting and unique vacation destination for all travelers, including families. No... See all Things to Do

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