5 Family-Friendly Activities in And Around New Orleans

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This is the time of year when many people are thinking about planning a family vacation. And when it comes to narrowing down the budget, aside from going to a place that is affordable, another top priority is looking for a destination that has plenty of things for people of all ages to do.

If you’re looking for suggestions on a great family vacation that you can take, have you ever thought about New Orleans? Although it’s oftentimes associated with being a romantic location or a place where a group of friends can go for Mardi Gras, the reality is that it’s also a place that families can enjoy too.

If we’ve piqued your interest and you’d like a list of family-friendly family vacations that are in and around New Orleans, we have provided you with a list of them below:

Slidell Swamp Tours. Something that Louisiana is known for is their swamps. And while they might not initially sound like something that you would be exciting about, it’s actually a lot of fun. If you enjoy
viewing animals in their natural habitat, then you’ve definitely got to take a Slidell Swamp Tour. On this tour, you can get an up close view of alligators, owls and even black bears who are just a few feet from you as you’re riding along in a boat. (CajunEncounter.com.)

The Steamboat Natchez. Speaking of riding on a boat, something else that you should do while you’re in New Orleans is book a reservation on The Steamboat Natchez. It is a steamboat that offers jazz and dinner cruises, which can be fun for people of all ages. (SteamboatNatchez.com)

Cafe Du Monde. You definitely should not visit New Orleans without taking advantage of all of the great foods that the city has to offer. You can find some of them at the Cafe Du Monde. It is a French market that offers beignets, sweets and coffee. And the really great thing is that the coffee stand that is open 24 hours per day. (CafeDuMonde.com)

The Audubon Insectarium. If you’re in New Orleans, it’s raining and you’re looking for something to do indoors, another option is The Audubon Insectarium. It’s a place that houses all kinds of beautiful
butterflies and other insects. And if you go to their website, you can get information on the Audubon Zoo, the Audubon IMAX, along with their aquarium, golf course and park too. It actually has so much to offer that you might want to devote two days to it. (AudubonInstitute.org)

Magazine Street. One of the most popular things to do in New Orleans costs absolutely no money and that’s taking a stroll down Magazine Street. Although there are many shops and eateries for you to enjoy, the great thing is that there are also plenty of fun stores for your children to visit too. Some of them include Magic Box, Octavia Books and ZukaBaby. For more information on what Magazine Street has to offer you and your family while you’re on vacation, visit MagazineStreet.com. For more information on tourism in Louisiana, visit plaqueminestourism.com/ .