Things to do in New Orleans

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The National WWII Museum is located in New Orleans's historic Warehouse District, on Andrew Higgins Drive. Parking is available at the museum's multilevel parking garage, located at the corner of Magazine and Poeyfarre streets.

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Set sail and explore New Orleans from the water on a river cruise

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Famous for its above-ground mausoleum-style burial tombs, in which the bodies of several noteworthy New Orleanians are interred, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also noteworthy for being the future resting place of Hollywood actor and internet meme Nicolas Cage, who purchased a pyramid in the cemetery where he intends to be buried.

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Experience New Orleans' unique culture on the ultimate city tour

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Visit the penguin exhibit and walk the underwater tunnel

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The historic Court of Two Sisters is a local family restaurant showcasing Creole cuisine and New Orleans classic food and drinks. Nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, a sprawling wisteria vine covers the large open-air courtyard filled with the sounds of live jazz music during the daily jazz brunch. Three indoor dining rooms offer respite during the summer months. Named after sisters Emma and Bertha Camors, who lived at the property in the late 1800s, the Court of Two Sisters continues the three-generation tradition of entertaining in the courtyard to this day.

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Step into the rich history of Mardi Gras beyond its glitz and glam

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Oak Alley Plantation is a historic plantation which offers tours of the grounds to visitors. It's located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, in the community of Vacherie, St. James Parish, Louisiana, U.S. Oak Alley is famous for its picturesque alley made up of a double row of live southern oak trees which were planted in the early 18th century.

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The Laura Plantation offers a trip back in time via a restored historic Louisiana Creole plantation on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Visitors can tour the plantation, browse the exhibition on slavery and discover the history of the area by exploring the main house and its rooms. It is located near Vacherie, Louisiana, USA.

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Get the best views of the Big Easy