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Things-to-Do in New Orleans, LA.
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Harrah's Casino
 Harrah's Casino opened in October 1999 is open daily 24-hours.Harrah's New Orleans is the number one attraction for non-stop excitement! Located in the heart of downtown, close to the riverfront. The 115,000 square foot casino features 2,506 slots and 106 table games. There is no accommodation at the casino, but there are several dining areas, including a 250-seat buffet restaurant. The casino has nine restaurants.
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St. Charles Avenue Streetcar
 To get a true feel for the city, take a ride on the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar, which passes many of New Orleans' most famous landmarks. It is the last streetcar operating of the sort. It travels 6.5 miles from Canal Street through the Central Business District, along tree shaded St. Charles Avenue to Carrolton Avenue. After Jackson Avenue, large live oaks canopy almost the entire route. Antebellum mansions with huge Corinthian pillars line the street. Most of the streetcars are olive-green with polished wooden seats. As this is the city's only commuter train and each of the cars can only accommodate 52 people, it is best to avoid rush hours and the end of the school day, about 3pm. The streetcar runs continuously 24 hours a day, roughly every quarter of an hour between 7 A.M and 8 P.M, it runs every half hour until midnight, then every hour until 7 A.M. After 9 P.M visitors should opt for the cab, as it is unsafe to wait on street corners at night, even on St. Charles.
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Upper French Quarter
 The original 20 blocks were laid out around the Place d' Armes , present day , Jackson Square in 1721 .The Upper French Quarter runs from Iberville Street to St. Annand. There are several popular bars that promise real good times. There are also several spanish-style buildings decorated with elaborate lacy iron galleries. St. Louis Cathedral,Cabildo and Prebytere were the most important religious and administrative buildings in the French and Spanish periods. Street musicians play in front of the cathedral. The most popular bar in the French Quarter is the Napoleon House. It is devoted to Napoleon’s memory with his portraits on the walls.
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Woldenberg Riverfront Park
 The park is named for local businessman Malcolm Woldenberg. There is a charming statue of Woldenberg but the most notable sculpture is the 16-ft tall kinetic steel ocean song, by John Scott. Tourists walk a red-brick walkway from the Aquarium of the Americas to Jackson Square, entranced by tug boats and paddle wheelers traversing the roiling waters of the Mississippi River. .The other side of the path is bordered by a green space, modestly quiet, its 14 acres resplendent with crape myrtle and magnolia trees. Throughout the park there are brightly colored plants and bushes, and works of art. All this together makes a stroll there, a memorable experience.
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Steamboat Natchez
 To indulge yourself in the old days of river travel, visitors can take a two-hour cruise on the Steamboat Natchez. While walking through the French Quarter during the day, listen carefully at 11 a.m. (except Sunday morning) or at 2 p.m. and you will hear the lively music of a calliope. This 32-note calliope was custom crafted and modeled after the “Gilded Age " craft of the 1800s for the Steamboat Natchez. A casual buffet dinner is served on the second deck, featuring live jazz music by dukes of Dixieland. All of the cruises are casual; however some passengers do dress up for the 7pm Dinner/Jazz Cruise. Also, on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Cruises, holiday attire is recommended.
Boarding starts at least one half hour before departure time, and the Steamboat sails very closely "on time". It is best to arrive 30 minutes before departure or sooner. There are parking lots on Decatur Street that offer hourly rates on parking.
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River Cruises
 John James Audubon, a sleek contemporary river vessel creating its own place in the tradition of the Mississippi river boat and the Cajun Queen offer daily cruises from the Aquarium of Americas. Everyday there are eight daily 1-hour cruises between the Aquarium of the Americas and the Audubon Zoo. Its seven mile cruise.
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