1. National WWII Museum
For a more educational excursion, New Orleans is home to the prestigious National WWII Museum, which boasts plenty of kid-friendly features like an interactive submarine exhibit and a 4-D theater. Formerly known as the D-Day Museum, this outstanding attraction charts the role of the US in the Second World War, through thought-provoking exhibits.
2. City Park
City Park is one of the country's oldest urban parks. This 1300-acre park is as enchanting as it is gargantuan. The sinuous, centuries-old trees hanging over the quaint bridges and manicured lawns give it a distinctive feel. It has a storybook-themed playground, paddleboat rentals, bike paths, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, and the world's oldest grove of live oak trees.
3. The Garden District
Enjoy a ride on an iconic New Orleans streetcar up to the historic Garden District, a famous neighborhood of oak-lined streets and 19th-century mansions that will impress both young and old.
4. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas provides hours of entertainment, with exhibits on Gulf marine life and a 400,000-gallon tank with living coral reefs, sharks, rays, and a walk-through underwater tunnel.
5. Audubon Zoo
Audubon Zoo is home to a collection of exotic and local native animals, as well as a beautiful lagoon, picnic shelters, and playgrounds. If you're feeling more adventurous, take a family-friendly swamp tour to spot some alligators.
6. Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
This unique museum and working factory gives visitors a fascinating insight into the preparation and craftsmanship involved in producing the Mardi Gras floats.