set 7 miles from audubon zoo, this relaxed all-suite hotel is 8 miles from the french quarter and the new orleans museum of art. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's free continental breakfast and parking, as well as a convenience store. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites feature separate living rooms. other amenities include an outdoor pool, and patio with a grill, plus a fitness room. there's also a business center and laundry facilities. warm studios have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as desks, pull-out sofas and kitchens Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 18 min
New Orleans Museum of Art (20 min) More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building. Preservation Hall (22 min) Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning. The National WWII Museum (18 min) Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (22 min) Marine exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with coral reefs, sharks, rays & a walk-through tunnel. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (14 min) Park with a vast wetland area with boat tours, plus a battlefield, cemetery & cultural centers. Shops of the Colonnade - French Market (22 min) Old-fashioned shopping area featuring local vendors selling candy, clothing, gifts & souvenirs. Harrah's Casino New Orleans (23 min) Casino, slot machine, roulette, table game, and poker Louisiana Children's Museum (20 min) 30,000 sq. ft. of interactive exhibits include a climbing wall, art studio & mock cafe. Mardi Gras World (19 min) Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours. Audubon Park - St. Charles (17 min) Sprawling 19th-c. park with ancient live oaks, a golf course, a zoo, exercise paths & picnic areas. Audubon Zoo (19 min) Zoo, alligators, gorillas, swamp, and elephant St. Louis Cathedral (20 min) Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation. The Cabildo (20 min) The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum. Jackson Square (21 min) Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings. City Park (20 min) This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more. |