621 St. Louis Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70140
Phone: (504) 529-5333, Fax: (504) 529-7089
Top 25 Things To Do In New Orleans
The Omni Royal Orleans hotel is located in the heart of the French Quarter and is near Bourbon Street and Jackson Square, as well as many other must-see attractions. With so much to see and do in New Orleans, we suggest the following things to do during your stay.
- Experience authentic Jazz at such historic venues as Preservation Hall, Vaughn's and Snug Harbor.
- Take a ride on the St. Charles Street Car for a 90 minute tour of New Orleans Uptown neighborhood.
- Venture to where music, beads and drinks are plentiful, Bourbon St.!
- Experience the city's rebirth from hurricane Katrina by seeing the Lower 9th Ward which still reflects the damage caused by the storm as well as the many of the Rebirth building projects that Habitat For Humanity, the Global Green Project and Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation have been involved with.
- Mingle with street performers, artists and musicians at Jackson Square..
- Go wild at the Audubon Zoo. A New Orleans favorite, Audubon Zoo is one of the country's premier zoos, providing an oasis for 1,500 animals and representing over 350 species from around the world.
- Experience the history of D Day at The National World War II Museum and Victory Theatre.
- Browse the French Market for Louisiana treats and souvenirs.
- Have an Underwater Adventure at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. A top-five aquarium featuring more than one million gallons of fresh and saltwater exhibits, it’s also home to 530 species from North and South America.
- Stroll down royal Street, one of New Orleans oldest and grandest streets. Here you will find wonderful antiques, local art and clothing.
- Taste one of New Orleans signature dishes, such as Jambalaya, Gumbo or Etouffee. With so many restaurants in the city to choose from, you may have to extend your trip.
- Take a stroll in the historic Garden District, a famous neighborhood known for its grand mansions and wonderful gardens.
- Wander through an above ground cemetery, which the city has become famous for.
- Start the day off in traditional New Orleans fashion, Chicory coffee and Beignets. Café du Monde has been serving these staples 24 hours a day since 1862.
- Visit the Cajun bayous on an airboat tour.
- Try your luck at Harrahs New Orleans. Harrahs is a full service casino right in downtown New Orleans, Offering such games as Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and many more.
- Find your inner child at the Louisiana Children's Museum. Each visit offers a learning adventure for kids of any age, ability or background. Located in the heart of the warehouse district.
- Take in a Broadway show at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre.
- Get a hole in one at a Louisiana golf course! The New Orleans area has many courses to choose from and here are some of the best: The Audubon Park Golf Course, English Turn or the Tournament Players Club Golf Course.
- Explore the Mississippi River in style on a nostalgic paddle wheelers.
- Celebrate the art, history and culture of the South at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, an affiliate of The Smithsonian Institute.
- Discover pre-civil war plantations along the Mississippi River. Old River Road is home to many plantations, which allow a glimpse into a different era.
- Learn how to cook like a New Olreanian at the New Orleans School of Cooking.
- Discover the arts at the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC). The CAC is a multi-disciplinary arts center dedicated to the presentation, production and promotion of the art of our time.
- Tour the studio of the Mardi Gras float designers at Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World.