Top Family Attractions Found in New Orleans

Moving to New Orleans as a family means discovering all kinds of new attractions. There’s plenty for you to see and do here and even though the city is known for the partying, there are several great family attractions throughout.

When you first start shopping for a home, it’s nice to find one in a community near the best family attractions. Here’s a look at some of the best family friendly attractions in New Orleans.

New Orleans City Park

One of the best places for families in the city is City Park. This park offers incredible beauty, plenty of history, all kinds of fun activities, picnicking, boat rides and even feeding the ducks. You can enjoy the New Orleans Botanical Garden, a municipal golf facility and so much more throughout this park.

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

One of the best aquariums in the country, this incredible attraction is perfect for families. Discover 15,000 water creatures including seahorses, alligators and so much more. You can even walk through the 30-foot-long Caribbean Reef tunnel.

Louisiana Children’s Museum

One of the best attractions in the city for children, the Louisiana Children’s Museum offers plenty of hands-on exhibits. Children can enjoy the exploration through music, math, health, science, art and so much more.

Carousel Gardens Amusement Park

A step into days of old, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park is the perfect place for the family to play. It’s filled with all kinds of great attractions including one of the only antique carousels in the country and the last one in the state. In addition, the park offers carnival-like rides and plenty of games to enjoy.

Other great family attractions in New Orleans include:

•          Storyland
•          Cool Zoo
•          Gator Run Lazy River
•          The New Canal Lighthouse
•          City Putt
•          Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
•          Audubon Zoo
•          Bayou Paddleboards
•          Equest Stables
•          Entergy Giant Screen Theater
•          Train Garden
•          And More!

For a city known for Bourbon Street and Mardi Gras, it’s actually surprising to many how family-friendly New Orleans has become. With so many great attractions for families to enjoy together, there’s plenty to love about living in New Orleans.