Located on Magazine Street, National World War II Museum is made up of multiple sections, each containing a different exhibit that explores the events of the Second World War. A variety of artifacts, testimonies and documents, particularly those chronicling the World War II period, are on display here. The Arsenal of Democracy features a variety of artifacts, interactive displays, and memorabilia that tell the story of the people who helped win the war. Other exhibits include the Road to Tokyo, Road to Berlin, Bayou to Battlefield, and more. An on-site restaurant and soda shop offer a variety of dining options and beverages.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is a repository of many of the things that make this area of the United States great. Fine art, architecture, folk art, and artifacts of the bygone Southern era can be found here. You can also find unique exhibitions, such as Looking Back, Looking Forward, Becoming Ida Kohlmeyer, Walter Anderson and Friends, Clementine Hunter and Melrose, the Treme Storytelling Quilt Project, and The Jazz. Take a guided docent tour of the museum to explore unique artwork and new exhibitions enriched with interesting conversations.
Established in the year 1961, Preservation Hall has become a haven for traditional jazz fans. Even if you are not a jazz lover, the unique old-school decor and the heady ambiance which is attributed to the stellar music performances will ensure you have a fantastic time here and may even become a fan before you leave. The interior of the club is sparse and does not feature much in the way of comfort, but comfort is easy to ignore with such great musical entertainment. They do not serve food or drinks here, however, feel free to bring along your own drinks to enjoy while you watch the show.
Located in the beautiful New Orleans City Park, this breathtaking museum houses nearly 40,000 paintings, sculptures and prints, plus the Cafe Noma and the Noma Museum Shop. The art at New Orleans Museum Of Art comes from across the globe and represents everything from Southwestern Native American art to 19th-century French Impressionists. Here, you can explore rare photographs, Grecian antiquities, global decorative art, and unique textiles. The museum shop offers interesting souvenirs such as jewelry, dishware, books, cards, and other trinkets.
Seating 87,500, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is one of the largest stadiums in the country. The dome is home to the New Orleans Saints football team and the Tulane University Green Wave. This stadium also hosts conventions, exhibits, concerts, and the occasional Super Bowl game.
When in town, take your kids out for an unforgettable fun-and-learn experience at this spectacular museum. Louisiana Children's Museum offers a toddler area and children's drama, dance, and puppet shows. There are also art and science exhibits, as well as hands-on math and physics exhibits, and a reproduction of a television studio. Many of the exhibits are geared toward learning through doing. This style of learning makes it fun for both parents and kids alike. This is a great rainy day field trip and a good place for anyone trying to get away from the "adult" aspects of the city.
The Conference Centre at the New Orleans Marriott has a large and flexible floor space suitable for any important meeting or conference. With brilliant business services along with a really good menu devised specially for grand events, this conference centre is one of the best in town.
Offering a laid-back setting, Bourbon Street Drinkery is housed in a three-story charming building in the bustling neighborhood of the French Quarter, New Orleans. This charming watering hole offers plenty of seating both indoors as well as patio seating. Patrons can choose their drinks from an extensive list that ranges from 20-plus beers on tap, hand-crafted cocktails, and imported spirits. The tavern is also well renowned for having top-notch live music lineups. Sip your preferred cocktail while listening to some of the best classic jazz and blues.
While most galleries display art work to get you thinking about life, Angela King Gallery does much more. The artworks displayed here are so stunning and eye-popping that it will take many weeks for you to forget the paintings. Enjoy a visual feast as you scan and admire realist paintings of famous and unknown human figures, surrealist fantasies, contemporary sculptures and even pop art. Decipher scribbles forming fascinating patterns, sculptures depicting fluid and even surreal motions, and abstractionism at its finest. Definitely, life will take on a different meaning as you step out of this gallery but you will also have plenty of fun while doing so.
James Michalopoulos expresses the feeling and spirit of New Orleans on canvas with vivid colors and a distinctive style. The Michalopoulos Gallery of New Orleans showcases these original paintings along with giclees, posters, prints and limited edition serigraphs made from the original artwork. Don’t miss the opportunity to stop in this French Quarter gallery to admire original works or to purchase a piece to display in your home. -Bethany Culp