Music, Arts & Culture - THINGS TO DO!! in French Quarter - New Orleans

Must‑see attractions and iconic experiences in New Orleans, City Park, Garden District. Museums, Family Attractions, French Quarter, CBD, Uptown, Treme, Marigny, and Bywater, Algiers.

Must‑see New Orleans experiences From Jackson Square and Bourbon Street to the oak‑lined mansions of St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans is full of unforgettable sights. Highlights include historic architecture, riverfront views, world‑class museums, and neighborhood gems that reward slow exploration.

Top picks for first‑time visitors Start in the French Quarter for history and nightlife, ride the St. Charles streetcar for a classic Uptown experience, and take the Algiers Ferry for skyline views. Don’t skip local markets, haunted history tours, cemetery tours, and the city’s public parks.

Quick facts

• Jackson Square is the heart of the French Quarter.

• City Park and Audubon Park offer green escapes.

• Many highlights are walkable from the Quarter.

See our neighborhood highlight maps and plan a route.