New Orleans, Orleans County, LA
Places to go in New Orleans
21 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
11000 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70128, USA
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Audubon Park
Park with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds.
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
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Audubon Riverview (Butterfly) Park
Recreation area along the Mississippi River offering sports fields, a playground & picnic areas.
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
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Bayou Sauvage NWR Ridge Trail & Boardwalk
20876 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70129, USA
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Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge
This protected marshland teeming with alligators & various bird species offers walkways & fishing.
17160 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70129, USA
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Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
Comprising marshes & woodlands, this vast preserve with diverse wildlife offers fishing & hiking.
61389 LA-434, Lacombe, LA 70445, USA
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Camp Salmen Nature Park
Wooded park with a playground & walking trails, plus 3 pavilions & an amphitheater for events.
35122 Parish Pkwy, Slidell, LA 70460, USA
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Coliseum Square Park
Tranquil green space offering large trees, fountains, park benches & grassy picnic spots.
1708 Coliseum St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Couturie Forest
Tranquil woodlands within a city park featuring waterways, native trees & diverse birds & wildlife.
1009 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
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Crescent Park
Compact park along the river offering trails, picnic areas & views of the city skyline.
Crescent Park Trail, 2300 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
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Fontainebleau State Park
2,800-acre park on Lake Pontchartrain with a beach, nature trails, campgrounds & cabins.
62883 LA-1089, Mandeville, LA 70448, USA
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Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park
Riverfront park with 16 acres of green space, jogging paths & Mississippi river views.
1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Lafayette Square
Small park that hosts concert series, inaugurations, weddings & Mardi Gras parade watching.
S Maestri St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Lafitte Greenway
2.6-mile bike & foot trail connecting neighborhoods, with outdoor fitness parks & basketball courts.
2200 Lafitte Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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Lafreniere Park
Lush park with picnic areas, a 2-mile jogging path, play areas, athletic fields, fishing & more.
3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003, USA
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Louis Armstrong Park
31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events.
701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
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New Orleans Botanical Garden
Long-established gardens with exotic species including orchids & cacti, plus seasonal plant sales.
5 Victory Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
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New Orleans City Park
This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more.
New Orleans, LA, USA
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The Singing Oak
New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
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Washington Artillery Park
Outdoor space by the river featuring monuments, old artillery, artists & street performers.
768 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
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Washington Square
Dog-friendly, historic city park with a large shaded lawn, play structures & sculptures.
700 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA