some offer furnished balconies, while upgraded rooms feature wood floors. simple studios come with complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as kitchens and sitting areas. in a commercial area off the i-10, this casual extended-stay hotel amid shops and eateries is 3 miles from green space at lafreniere park and 7 miles from carousel gardens amusement park. parking is complimentary, and guest laundry facilities are available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 12 min
City Park (14 min) This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more. Audubon Zoo (20 min) Zoo, alligators, gorillas, swamp, and elephant St. Louis Cathedral (16 min) Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation. The National WWII Museum (14 min) Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs. The Cabildo (16 min) The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (18 min) Marine exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with coral reefs, sharks, rays & a walk-through tunnel. New Orleans Museum of Art (15 min) More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building. Shops of the Colonnade - French Market (18 min) Old-fashioned shopping area featuring local vendors selling candy, clothing, gifts & souvenirs. Mardi Gras World (14 min) Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours. Audubon Park - St. Charles (18 min) Sprawling 19th-c. park with ancient live oaks, a golf course, a zoo, exercise paths & picnic areas. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (7 min) Park with a vast wetland area with boat tours, plus a battlefield, cemetery & cultural centers. Preservation Hall (17 min) Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning. Carousel Gardens Amusement Park (13 min) Long-running amusement park featuring 16 rides, including an antique wooden carousel with horses. Jackson Square (17 min) Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings. Louisiana Children's Museum (14 min) 30,000 sq. ft. of interactive exhibits include a climbing wall, art studio & mock cafe. |