Family in New Orleans
New Orleans, like Las Vegas, is not generally considered a family-friendly tourist town. But there are plenty of fun and educational activities for families with children.
While the media portrays Carnival as a flesh-obsessed debauchery festival, the truth is that outside of Bourbon street it is all about families and children. Carnival parade routes are lined with special ladders that have seats attached to the top for children to view and catch throws. So Carnival is actually one of the greatest thrills for local children.
Walking through some of the historic neighborhoods is always an educational and entertaining adventure that families can enjoy together. The upper part of Bourbon Street (100-700 blocks) is not generally considered appropriate for young children because of the the strip clubs, but all the other parts of the French Quarter are appropriate, charming and beautiful.
Local sporting events such as Saints (NFL), Pelicans (NBA), and Zephyrs (AAA) baseball games are great family events too. With all the playgrounds and parks around the city, there is always a place to let young children get some energy out.
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Good for Kids
Local families with young children like to visit the Louisiana Children's Museum, the Audubon Zoo Uptown in Audubon Park, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and the Insectarium (insect zoo and museum) in the French Quarter. The free Mississippi River ferry to Algiers, and the street cars are also great ways to entertain young children.
Several playgrounds that are easy for tourists to access include the one at Washington Square Park in the Marigny neighborhood on Frenchmen Street. Audubon Park has two playgrounds on St. Charles Avenue, and another one on the riverfront behind the zoo. Daneel Park on St. Charles Avenue and Octavia Uptown is also on the street car line.
City Park, which is accessable by street car or by bike from the French Quarter has a popular playground and also features an amusement park, carousel, and Storyland, a playground that has fairytale-based play structures.
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