St. Bernard State Park
- St. Bernard State Park is the ideal spot for visitors who are seeking a family atmosphere and natural experience, as well as for campers who don't want to or cannot stray far from civilization. Many campers consider comb... wildernet.com
Jean Lafitte Preserve
Twin Canals in Jean Lafitte Park One of my coolest places to sea kayak while living in New Orleans, ("Pre-Katrina") was Twin Canals on the West Bank. I used to paddle days and nights over there but "Night Paddling" was the ... paddling.net
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
A story rich with innovation, experimentation, controversy and emotion, the park provides a setting that portrays the development and progression of jazz in New Orleans. Located in the heart of New Orleans French Quart... heritagesites.com
San Bernardo Scenic Byway
- Located just 5 miles east of downtown New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish is a delightful escape from the city. The San Bernardo Scenic Byway (La. Hwy. 46) traverses this area, which is rich in history and cultural diversity... wildernet.com
Chalmette Battlefield
Chalmette Batleground is where Andrew Jackson and his army --- with the help of some pirates ---- defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans. It?s now a National Historical Park. Many of the earthworks and gun em... igougo.com
Saint Louis Cemetery Number One
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Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
Established in 1833 by the City of Lafayette The square was acquired from Cornelius Hurst and the cemetery laid out by Benjamin Buisson, city surveyor. This was part of the Livaudais Plantation which had been subdivided into ci... hmdb.org
American Aquatic Gardens And Gifts
No grandchild can ever be too young to learn about the joys of horticulture. Take them for a tour of the exotic plants in the magnificent gardens of American Aquatic Gardens & Gifts, which is also filled with patio furn... grandparents.com
Audubon Park Golf Course
Pack your clubs - or rent a set! - and tee off at New Orleans' newly renovated golf course, located at Audubon Park. The course, which underwent a $6 million renovation in 2002, reopened in November, 2002. Noted gol... neworleansonline.com
Woldenberg Riverfront Park
Malcolm Woldenberg, one of Louisiana?s greatest philanthropists of the 20th century, dedicated his wealth to helping local, national, and international charities in aid of the elderly, children?s health, education, the worldwid... hmdb.org
Bayou Segnette State Park
The overnight accommodations available to you at Bayou Segnette State Park include 98 campsites with water and electrical hook-ups and a nearby comfort station, tent camping, twenty waterfront vacation cabins with air... reserveamerica.com
City Park New Orleans
City Park is a wonderful place to visit; it is much larger and offers many more things to do than Audubon Park (near Tulane University, Uptown). Many tourists don't get here because it's not in the typical tourist triang... igougo.com
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
New Orleans is universally considered to be the birthplace of the uniquely American brand of music known as Jazz. From the dance halls of South Rampart Street and the cribs of the Storyville red light district in th... neworleansonline.com
Longue Vue House And Gardens
Located on the western edge of the city, just past the Cemeteries and hidden among the trees off Metairie Road, is Longue Vue House and Gardens. This magnificent city estate with a Classical Revival-style mansion is... neworleansonline.com
Grand Isle State Park
Reservable Facilities Camping: 49 Premium Campsites (all pull-through sites, all with water and electrical hookup; one is ADA compliant) ( map of sites 1-13,26-39 ) ( map of sites 14-25,40-49 ) $18/night, Oct-Mar; $26/night, Ap... state.la
Fontainebleau State Park
Reservable Facilities NOTICE: Fontainebleau State Park hosts the annual Mandeville Seafood Festival during the Independence Day holiday weekend; scheduled for July 4-8 in 2012. All visitors to the Festival area, including those... state.la
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife was authorized in 1986 and officially established in 1990. The refuge is located within the city limits of New Orleans and encompasses approximately 23, 000 acres. It is the largest urban N... recreation.gov
Buccaneer State Park
On August 29, 2005, Buccaneer State Park took a direct hit from the most devastating storm in U.S. history, Hurricane Katrina. Winds of over 140 MPH and a tidal surge of over 28 feet completely leveled all of Buccanee... reserveamerica.com