OT - Any family friendly ideas for New Orleans?

[sashagiselle]

Hi, looks like we wont be able to afford Disney this year, so we are spending 1 night in New Orleans and 2 nights in Ft, Walton, FL.
I love New Orleans and have been there on a couple of buisness trips, but have NO idea what we can do there with our 7 and 3 year old daughters. Any suggestions?

 

[kbheap]

We have a great zoo. Visit the zoo or go explore the French Quarter. Be sure to stop by and get beignets as well. You could even go to the aquarium. Do a trolley ride or carriage ride in the quarter.

 

[Pumpkingirl7]

They have a great Children's Museum too. And the insectarium is interesting. If you park at the zoo you can take a riverboat down to the aquarium as well. I think there is one universal ticket you can buy for the zoo, aquairum, insectarium, and riverboat ride. Don't forget Cafe Du Mondu for some beignets!

 

[sashagiselle]

Thanks for the tips! We'll definitely do those. Can you recommend a good moderately priced restaurant for dinner?

 

[Pumpkingirl7]

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co has a fun atmosphere

Cafe' Masparo's has great sandwhichs

Don't forget to get some dollars and quarters to ride the street car. I think its a $1.25 per person

 

[Tricia's mom]

I Loved NOLA.... the atmosphere, the music.... Can't wait to go again. This time maybe go on a swamp tour and some mansions. The peopel were WONDERFUL!!! Food was Ok....