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New Orleans, Louisiana
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We are traveling to New Orleans this summer. Here are some fun things I have found that we are considering as excursions and activities.
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Hotel Options

I always want to stay in the French Quarter when I go to NOLA. Here are some options for our trip (and one that we chose)!

 
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We want to stay in the French Quarter. I liked the options available at this hotel.
Hyatt Centric French Quarter Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025
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This one is a top contender. It is right on Bourbon Street.
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
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I stayed here years ago. It is absolutely gorgeous!
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans Reviews, Deals & Photos ...
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There is something about New Orleans architecture - it is just gorgeous. I love the location and style of this one.
Bourbon Orleans Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025
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It is hard to go wrong with a Renaissance Hotel.
Hotel de la Poste – French Quarter, A Renaissance Hotel
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This hotel has an old-world charm about it that might be irresistible.
Bienville House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025
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Activities

There is so much to do in the area in and around New Orleans. Here are some things we are considering. Anyone have other ideas?

 
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I have always wanted to do this!!!
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
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Ghost tours & NOLA go hand-in-hand. This one has murder too…hmmm…
New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Murder Tour
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This place does have amazing food and ambiance. Possibility!
Court of Two Sisters Jazz Brunch Buffet
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I don't know about a trip to a cemetary, but they do let you use EMFs.
New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive ...
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I want to visit a plantation and this excursion does a swamp tour also. Two for one!
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
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Learn about Marie Laveau and voodoo - my teenage daughter would love this!
New Orleans: Voodoo Queen Tour of French Quarter
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Ziplining in a swamp? I would have never thought of this!
New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour
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A paddle boat might be a necessity. It is something you think of when you think of New Orleans.
Creole Queen Jazz Brunch
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I have heard this is a pretty cool tour. My son might like this one.
New Orleans Mardi Gras World Behind-the-Scenes Tour
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A trip to the zoo is always a fun option.
New Orleans: Audubon Zoo Ticket and Combination Option
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New Orleans is known for its food. This may be fun. I will definitely be eating lots of beignets!
French Quarter Food Walking Tour
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Donut & Beignet Tour? This may be for me!
New Orleans Donut and Beignet Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
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If nothing else, I love taking the trolley through the Garden District to see the beautiful homes.
New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour
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The ghost hunter in me thinks this sounds fun.
New Orleans Ghost Hunt Experience: Voices from Beyond
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My daughter wants to have her tarot cards read, so maybe meet a witch too?
New Orleans: Wicked History Walking Tour with a Local ...
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