Local Area Attractions Near New Orleans KOA Holiday

New Orleans is brimming with amazing things to see, do & experience! Come see us in the office & let our staff help you with planning your adventures! We book almost every tour, right here in our office. The tour companies that we use, are vetted by us, so we know that you're going to have a safe & good time. We also know the best & most popular tours. Even if you're not looking to book tours, our office staff can still help you plan your days. We give you a map of the French Quarter & show you all the things to see & do in the Quarter. We also have some coupons available for some establishments & can answer any questions that you have. Our shuttle runs to the French Quarter 4 times a day, dropping off & picking up at the central location that most of the tours run out of, right near Jackson Square. Come see us & let us show you all the things New Orleans has to offer!

Historic French Quarter

Historic French Quarter

Whether you want to experience the haunted side of New Orleans & her cemeteries, learn how the cocktail was birthed here & experience some of those, learn about all of the history of the city & buildings, or any of the other ways you can tour & experience the Quarter, we can help. The Quarter is brimming with history, museums, shops, restaurants, music clubs & much, much more! Let us help you book a guided tour through one of the oldest communities in the United States, the historic Vieux Carre in New Orleans. Tours emphasize the history, architecture, and folklore of this fascinating city. Come see us in the office, where we will provide you with a map of the Quarter & go over all of the places to go & what to see & do. We can answer any questions you have & book any tours you want to do! Our staff is full of knowledge of this amazing city! We also have some coupons in the office for some establishments! Come talk to us!

Jackson Square

Jackson Square

Jackson Square has loads of action happening day & night! The river, with its only authentic steamboat left on the Mississippi (Steamboat Natchez), is right across from the square. Cafe Du Monde, which is a New Orleans staple & one of the oldest coffee stands in the world, is across the street from the square. It still serves French coffee (Cafe Au Lait) & French pastries (beignets) to this day. All around the square are street performers, street musicians, artists & more. They are set up & performing day & night, every day. In front of the square are mule & carriage rides, that take you around the Quarter, filling you in on its history! At the back of square, is the famous St. Louis Cathedral. This is the oldest cathedral in the US continuously holding mass. There are also famous museums & restaurants all around the square. In addition, the French market is close by. This is the oldest open air, city market, in the US. As you can see, Jackson Square is at the heart of what's happening in the French Quarter! Come see us in the office, where we will provide you with a map of the Quarter & go over all of the places to go & what to see & do. We can answer any questions you have & book any tours you want to do! Our staff is full of knowledge of this amazing city!

St. Louis Cathedral

St. Louis Cathedral

St. Louis Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in the US, continuously holding mass. Go enjoy daily mass, or just pop in for pictures of the beautiful architecture! Christmas at the cathedral hosts amazing free Christmas concerts with local New Orleans musicians! Come see us in the office, where we will provide you with a map of the Quarter & go over all of the places to go & what to see & do. We can answer any questions you have & book any tours you want to do! Our staff is full of knowledge of this amazing city!

Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street is a New Orleans street famous for its nightlife. Lots of clubs, bars, restaurants & shops fill this street that never sleeps. Come see us in the office, where we will provide you with a map of the Quarter & go over all of the places to go & what to see & do. We can answer any questions you have & book any tours you want to do! Our staff is full of knowledge about this amazing city! We also have some coupons available in the office for some establishments! Come talk to us!

Steamboat Natchez

Steamboat Natchez

New Orleans has the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River! Sure, there are lots of old paddlewheelers still on the river, but none of them run off of steam today, except this one! You can even tour the engine room! Enjoy a 2 hour ride on the river & get a good taste of New Orleans! There is a local jazz band on board playing, as you enjoy a huge New Orleans spread of food. Grab a cocktail after your meal & head out to hear the history the captain is giving out, as you ride. One of the best experiences in the French Quarter! Come see us in the office, where we will provide you with a map of the Quarter & go over all of the places to go & what to see & do. We can answer any questions you have & book any tours you want to do! Our staff is full of knowledge of this amazing city! We also have some coupons in the office for some establishments! Come talk to us!

Local Area Recreation Near New Orleans KOA Holiday

Casinos

Casinos

Head down a few miles from the park to the lake & experience a casino on an old paddlewheeler, complete with an awesome New Orleans food buffet. Or, head to the French Quarter & check out our world-class casino with New Orleans restaurants inside!

Antiquing

Antiquing

New Orleans & the French Quarter are amazing places for antiquing! There are too many shops to write about. Check some out here... https://www.whereyat.com/antique-shopping-in-new-orleans

City Park

City Park

City Park is a way to keep some country in the city! It is over 1,000 acres of both natural space AND hosts a slew of recreation, activities & attractions.

"Over 170 years old, one mile wide and three miles long comprising a total of 1,300 acres, New Orleans City Park is one of the largest urban Parks in the country. It is located in the heart of the city and is the largest recreational area for the entire region. City Park is home to the largest collection of mature live oaks in the world, with some trees over 800 years old." (from their website)

Their list of attractions include; a botanical garden, an amusement park, complete with a roller coaster, ferris wheel & more. The carousel within the amusement park is a treasure! "Since 1906 little kids and kids at heart have enjoyed the "flying horses" of City Park's antique carousel, one of only about 100 antique wooden carousels in the country and the last one in Louisiana. The carousel, featuring the masterwork of famed carousel carvers Looff and Carmel, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places." (from NewOrleans.com) The also have a dog park, a putt putt golf course, a children's museum, an art museum, a visitor center, a children's storyland park, a sculpture garden & train garden & more!

Their list of outdoor recreation includes; a golf course, a lake, fishing, boating, biking (with boats & bikes you can rent), birding, disc golf, an equestrian farm, playgrounds, a tennis center, trails & more!

They have several restaurants, including a snoball place & a Cafe Du Monde. If you've never had a Louisiana or New Orleans snoball, then you haven't had one at all!!! Come try our Creole Cream Cheese or King Cake flavors & always tell them you want one stuffed (with soft serve ice cream, that is). If you don't know what Cafe Du Monde is all about, see our other attractions to find out what all the hype is there!

They also have awesome holiday events every year, like their Ghosts in the Oaks & Celebration in the Oaks events. These Halloween & Christmas events are complete with a spectacular display of lights, trick or treating, amusement rides, hot dog & hot cocoa stations, "snow" & more!!!

As you can see, this magnificent place is one that you can't miss, especially if you have children! Come see us in the office, where we can answer any questions you have! Our staff is full of knowledge of this amazing city! Come talk to us!

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Mulates Cajun Restaurant, Live Music Venue & Dance Floor

Mulates Cajun Restaurant, Live Music Venue & Dance Floor

This is one amazing place to experience Nola! Not only has it been voted New Orleans best Cajun restaurant, but several nights a week, they host live music! Many of these music nights are Zydeco music, a native Louisiana music. there is also a huge wooden dance floor in the middle of the restaurant, where you'll see people getting down, in between bites! If you don't know what Zydeco music is, read up!

"Zydeco is a music genre that evolved in southwest Louisiana by French Creole speakers. It blends blues, rhythm & blues, and music indigenous to the Louisiana Creoles and the Native American people of Louisiana. Although it is distinct in origin from the Cajun music of Louisiana, the two forms influenced each other, forming a complex of genres native to the region." (wikipedia)

Their live music schedule is as follows;
Tuesday-Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm
Friday & Saturday 7pm-9pm
Sunday 6:30pm-8:30pm

201 Julia St.

New Orleans, LA 70130

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Charter Fishing

Charter Fishing

Don't let the fact that we are a city, fool you! We have some of the best fishing in the world, not that far from our park! Book with one of our partners or inquire in the office.

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