Welcome to the New Orleans Tour Guide at PlanYourNewOrleansTrip.com - a resource for anyone planning a trip to New Orleans. Everything here was gathered firsthand, post-Hurricane Katrina, so unlike many other websites you won't go to pages that are on restaurants or attractions that have been closed down. While there are big parts of the area that aren't really up and running, the downtown area and most of the tourist locations are back, so pretty much anything you could do before Katrina you can come here and do now.
General Information:
Where to Stay:
Sections of the City:
Activities:
New Orleans Tourist Attractions:
Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans - A huge aquarium run by the Audubon Society that is now back up after the Hurricane despite some big setbacks.
Audubon Zoo - Another Audubon Society-run attraction, the city zoo is back up and running with nearly all the animals returned to their homes.
The Cajun Queen - A riverboat that you can buy tickets on for water tours of the area.
Musee Conti Historical Wax Museum
The Riverwalk - A big, indoor mall located along the Mississippi that is designed for tourists.
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
Southern Repertory Theater - A local theater that is dedicated to promoting works by Southern playwrights.
New Orleans Restaurants:
Houston's Restaurant in New Orleans - An American food restaurant which closed one location but kept open its Metairie spot.
Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar and Restaurant - A Mexican / American food restaurant and bar that is themed around beaches and surfing.
Mother's Restaurant in New Orleans - An iconic restaurant that should be a must-visit if you're coming down here.
Fellini's Cafe - An Italian / Mediterranean restaurant in Midcity.
World of Wings - A chain restaurant that originated in New Orleans and is open again.
Snowballs - A local tradition that is basically a snow cone - there are famous stands for these everywhere.
Museums, Parks and Memorials:
New Orleans Holocaust Memorial - A well-designed memorial that shows a different picture depending on what angle you look at it from.
Woldenberg Riverfront Park - A nice place to sit down for awhile if you're near the Aquarium or the Riverwalk.
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