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There are so many sights to see and places to visit in New Orleans that there's never a reason to get bored or run out of things to do. Deciding what is appropriate for children and what might interest them is another matter. Below are suggestions for activities that will entertain children and parents alike.
On a tour of the legendary float-making business, see Mardi Gras floats up close and learn about the artistry and technology involved in staging broadway bed and breakfast inn a Carnival parade. The guided tour includes the screening of an exclusive Mardi Gras video and a refreshment break with king cake. The facility also includes a restaurant with a view of the Mississippi River. Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. (Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and Mardi Gras). Admission $19.95 adults, $15.95 seniors, $12.95 children 2-12 years old, children 2 and younger are free.
Built in the late 1700s for the municipal government, this National Historic Landmark was the site of the Louisiana Purchase transfer in 1803 the table used for the occasion is on display and the Louisiana Supreme Court issued broadway bed and breakfast inn the landmark Plessy v. Ferguson decision while housed there. The Marquis de Lafayette lived at the Cabildo when he visited the city in 1825, and the building at one time served as a prison. It now houses a comprehensive exhibit about Louisiana's early history. Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed holidays. Admission is $6 adults; $5 seniors, students and active military personnel; free for children 12 and younger.
The company provides hourlong walking tours in the French Quarter designed for kids . The Port, the Pirates All the Rest! retraces Louisiana's history and the role its location and geography played. Historian broadway bed and breakfast inn Jill Dresser leads the Creole Kids Tour exploring 1830s New Orleans, including how children lived, what people wore, etiquette of the time and more. The tour includes a visit to the courtyard of the Hermann-Grima House. Admission to the adjoining museum is available at a discount. Tours are offered Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Admission is $12 per person (cash only), free for children 5 and younger. Children must be accompanied by an adult (one per four kids).
The visitor center in the French Quarter houses exhibits and murals illustrating the importance waterways such as the Mississippi River have played in the formation of Louisiana and its culture. Other exhibits and interactive displays focus on flora and fauna in the area, food, culture and festivals. Ranger-led walking tours of the French Quarter start at 9:30 a.m. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (except Christmas and Mardi Gras). Free admission.
The internationally renowned museum has everything children love: tanks, planes, guns, love stories, movies, fashions, video-taped stories, the Stage Door Canteen's song and dance venue, dining options and more. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. broadway bed and breakfast inn Admission $21 adults; $18 seniors; $12 children 5-12 years old, students, active broadway bed and breakfast inn military with ID; free children 5 and younger, military personnel in uniform and WWII veterans.
In addition to permanent and changing exhibitions of paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, Faberge eggs and more, the museum hosts programs for children and families including the monthly Story Quest at NOMA, in which professional authors, actors and artists read stories cued to a theme, followed by family broadway bed and breakfast inn activities. Where Y'Art (5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays) broadway bed and breakfast inn features a variety of performances, art activities and more. The programs are free with regular museum admission. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Admission $10 adults; $8 seniors, active military personnel, broadway bed and breakfast inn university students with ID; $6 children 7-17 years old; free for children 6 and younger. broadway bed and breakfast inn Admission is free for everyone on Wednesdays.
This building began producing coins in 1838 and continued (with some lapses) until 1909. It now houses the Louisiana State Museums New Orleans Jazz Club Collections, the Louisiana Historical Center and a performing arts center. Check the website for events such as music and yoga classes. Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed holidays. Admission is $6 adults; $5 seniors, broadway bed and breakfast inn students and active military personnel; free for children 12 and younger.
Mardi Gras is always exciting for children, and the permanent broadway bed and breakfast inn exhibit Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana provides eye candy and fun, tracing New Orleans' parades and Carnival broadway bed and breakfast inn balls from their beginnings to today. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed holidays. Admission is $6 adults; $5 seniors, students and active military personnel; free for children 12 and younger. Admission includes other exhibits in the museum.
Policies barring drinking and smoking make this legendary broadway bed and breakfast inn traditional jazz club kid-friendly and gives youngsters a rare glimpse of jazz being performed where it began: in the music halls and parlors of the French Quarter. Open 8 p.m. daily (shows start at 8:15 p.m.). Admission $15.
All ages Stroll through a five-acre garden with walking broadway bed and breakfast inn paths, pedestrian bridges and reflecting pools. Help your child find the 60 sculptures by European, American, Israeli and Japanese artists that are on display broadway bed and breakfast inn throughout the garden. A free audio tour is available. Open 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily and 10 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Friday. Free admission.
Home to one of only 100 wooden carousels remaining in the U.S., the amusement park is open seasonally and a variety of rides, including a 40-foot slide, a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, Tilt-A-Whirl, a miniature train and kiddie rides. Minimum height requirement for rides is 3 feet. Admission $3, free for children under 3 feet; ride tickets are $3 each or $20 per person for unlimited rides. Check website broadway bed and breakfast inn for open dates and times.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult This new complex for riding go-carts, motorcycles and race cars has miles of tracks in a variety of configurations, a 7-acre paddock, state-of-the-art safety features, broadway bed and breakfast inn dining facilities and soon will offer villas for rent. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call for admission information.
The stable offers lessons and equestrian camps during the summer and holidays including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mardi Gras and Easter. Lessons include learning all about horses, how to care for them and how to ride them using English and Western riding disciplines. Private and group lessons are available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, by appointment only.
and older The equestrian center broadway bed and breakfast inn at City Park offers riding lessons, camps and field trips and hosts birthday broadway bed and breakfast inn parties. Show riders broadway bed and breakfast inn train at Equest, which also boards privately owned horses. Group rides are available by appointment. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Contact the stables for prices.
This state-of-the-art indoor aquarium includes a stunning walk-through arch aquarium and houses about 600 species of sea creatures, including sharks, penguins, alligators, frogs and lots of fish, and a special parakeet exhibit. There also is a petting tank, demonstrations, and play spaces. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $21 adults, $17 seniors and high school and college students with a valid ID, $14 children 2-12, children under 2 are free. The Entergy IMAX Theater adjacent to the aquarium has a five-and-a-half-story-high screen and shows films about nature and other topics. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with films starting every hour. Admission $10.50 adults, $9.50 seniors and high school and university students with an ID, $7.50 children 2-12 years old, children under 2 are free.
The intriguing world of butterflies and insects is explored through bigger than life displays and interactive exhibits. There's also a restaurant featuring taste treats made with bugs and an enclosed walk-through butterfly garden. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission $16 adults, $13 seniors and high school and college students broadway bed and breakfast inn with ID, $11 children ages 2-12, children under 2 are free
This 8,300-square-foot indoor playground filled with Inflatable equipment, obstacle courses, bouncing rooms, broadway bed and breakfast inn slides and more provides lots of options for children ages 2 to 11. The facility will be closed on Mondays after Labor Day (Sept. 3), and often is booked for parties and special events on weekends (call for availability), but walk-in play generally is available 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. There's a concession area and high-definition TVs broadcasting sports events for adults broadway bed and breakfast inn accompanying children. Admission is $8 for 90 minutes.
This fun-filled educational facility features interactive exhibits that turn learning into playtime. Some attractions include a bubble station, miniature grocery store, transportation display, an exhibit about the body, a new literacy project and more. Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday broadway bed and breakfast inn through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday (the museum closes on Monday during the fall). Admission $8 per person, children under 1 year are free.
Kids can play full-out on a tube slide, punching bags, three-lane speed slide, ball room, crawl-through bridge, climbing structures, foam rollers and more. There's also a toddlers-only play area and a snack bar. Children must wear socks to enter the playground. The Monkey Room is closed Tuesdays, but other days it's open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., unless there's a special event (check the calendar on the website). Admission broadway bed and breakfast inn is $9, $7 for the toddlers area only; adults are free.
All ages The indoor turf facility organizes leagues in soccer, lacrosse, flag football and more, as well as developmental sports programs for kids as young as 18 months. Call for a schedule. Annual membership is $25 family, $20 adults, $15 youth.
Children can see (and sometimes touch) animals indigenous to Louisiana as well as exotic animals from all over the world. The zoo has a miniature railroad that runs through the zoo, a splash park (admission is extra), innovative natural ha