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Things To Do In New Orleans With Kids

If you’re planning on visiting New Orleans, Louisiana, and you have children, you may be hesitant about bringing them. Contrary to popular belief, there is a lot you can do with kids in New Orleans.

This article will show you some fun activities and places to take your kids in New Orleans.

Is New Orleans Worth Visiting With Kids?

Louisiana’s largest city may be known as a place for revelers to gather and party, but it’s a really fun place for younger ones. New Orleans has activities that cater to children of all ages — you just have to bring them!

Best Places To Take Kids In New Orleans

Here are some of the best places to bring children in New Orleans.

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 565-3033

Visit this impressive aquarium to see diverse marine life, including penguins, sharks, and sea turtles. Don’t miss the interactive exhibits and the opportunity to touch stingrays.

City Park

1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124 | (504) 482-4888

Here’s what one parent says about City Park: “Beautiful amazing park… Trails to walk, a butterfly garden, a pretty bridge to walk over and a pond with swan peddle boats and kayaks… The Louisiana Children’s Museum is here too, it’s an absolute must do when in New Orleans!! One of the best city parks I’ve ever been to.”

Storyland

5 Victory Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124 | 504) 483-9402

Here’s what one parent says about Storyland: “This is a great place to take your kids to enjoy bigger-than-life nursery rhyme characters. Some refurbishment should be in order but this does not take away from the charm.”

Louisiana Children’s Museum

15 Henry Thomas Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124 | (504) 523-1357

Here’s what one reviewer says about the Louisiana Children’s Museum: “What a fun place for the family. We spent hours there, 2 floors of fun, a great restaurant and area to explore outside. Our kids spent an hour in the grocery market and kitchen, then another hour building with the giant building blocks and magnet tiles, then just as much time in the simulated River. Bonus, they also learned some new concepts at the waterway. We had a delicious lunch at the restaurant, try the shrimp tacos, overlooking the water. We observed Egrets, Hurons, and tons of turtles.”

Carousel Gardens

7 Victory Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124 | (504) 482-4888

Here’s what one parent says about the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park: “Our family loves City Park & Carousel Gardens. The carousel itself is undergoing renovations. I have 2 issues with CG…1. Alot of the lights are out. I am sure they must have done a test of the rides before last evening. 2. Since they opened Parker’s Cafe, there is not a large area of covered space available to get out of the heat (and rain). This is still a great place to bring the kids for a fun day…we love the updates to Storyland also! Last photo is the strawberry supermoon as we were leaving..”

Is The French Quarter Kid-Friendly?

The French Quarter is known as an adults-only zone for much of it, but it has some restaurants and many historic landmarks that make for great teaching points.

Parents who have taken their children to the French Quarter overwhelmingly voice their support for bringing their children along with them. Of course, there is some common sense and discernment needed.

Final Word

While New Orleans may not be first on your list when it comes to family vacations, the city does indeed have a track record for fun and is an inviting place.

More than anything, the good nature of the New Orleans people make the city a great choice to bring kids for a vacation.

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James Johnson

James Johnson is a writer originally from New York City. She has lived in the South for the last 15 years and enjoys Creole cooking and shrimp and grits.