New Orleans, United States

8 Best Things to Do in New Orleans

What actually deserves your hours in New Orleans, ranked by the travelers who went.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 26 tracked New Orleans places. Refreshed monthly.

  1. Lee Circle

    LandmarkFree entry

    Lee Circle is a prominent traffic circle and park located at the intersection of St. Charles Avenue and Howard Avenue in New Orleans' Arts/Warehouse District.

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  2. Fulton Alley

    Sight

    Fulton Alley is a modern bowling alley and entertainment complex located in the heart of New Orleans' Arts and Warehouse District.

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  3. The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

    Museum

    Housed in a former synagogue in the Arts District, the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience offers a deep dive into the lives, traditions, and contributions of Jewish communities across the American South.

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  4. Studio Be

    Museum

    Studio Be is a contemporary art museum located in the historic Ninth Ward of New Orleans, housed in a former warehouse.

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  5. The Windsor Court Spa

    Sight

    The Windsor Court Spa is a refined wellness retreat located on the 4th floor of the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans' Warehouse/Central Business District.

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  6. Dr. Bob Art

    MuseumFree entry

    A quirky art museum in New Orleans' Ninth Ward showcasing outsider and folk art by local artist Dr.

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  7. Piazza d'Italia

    LandmarkFree entry

    Piazza d'Italia is a public plaza in New Orleans' Warehouse District, designed as a tribute to the city's Italian-American community.

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  8. American Italian Cultural Center & Museum

    Museum

    Located in the Loews New Orleans Hotel on South Peters Street, the American Italian Cultural Center & Museum is a vibrant tribute to the Italian-American experience in Louisiana.

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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.

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Off the beaten path

3 hidden gems in New Orleans

Like Studio Be and The Windsor Court Spa, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.

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