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New Orleans Sites of Interest
Audubon Nature Institute — This family of museums and parks include the Aquarium Of The Americas, the Audubon Zoo, the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, and more.
Chalmette Battlefield (Jean Lafitte National Park) — Site where General Andrew Jackson and a motley assortment of Army regulars, militia, volunteers, and slaves defeated the British army regulars of Major General Sir Edward Packenham during the Battle of New Orleans in 1814-15.
City of New Orleans — The official website for the City of New Orleans.
Jackson Barracks Military Museum — Built in 1834 by order of President Andrew Jackson, this former U.S. Army barracks now houses the official museum of the Louisiana National Guard.
Louis Armstrong International Airport — The official website for New Orleans' international airport.
Louisiana State Museum — This complex of national landmarks houses thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity. The Museum operates five properties in the famous French Quarter of New Orleans: the Cabildo, Presbytere, 1850 House, Old U.S. Mint, and Madame John's Legacy. It also maintains the Wedell-Williams Memorial Aviation Museum in Patterson, the Old Courthouse in Natchitoches, the E.D. White Historic Site in Thibodaux, and a new state-of-the-art facility in Baton Rouge.
Loyola University — Founded in 1912, Loyola is the largest Catholic and Jesuit university in the South, from Florida to California, and is open to students of all faiths. Home of the Wolfpack.
Mardi Gras New Orleans — Learn all about the REAL Mardi Gras and not the stuff you see on TV. This site includes parade schedules, listings of krewes, traditions, and tips on how to enjoy a SAFE Mardi Gras..
The National D-Day Museum — Dedicated to honoring those veterans who participated in amphibious landings throughout North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific during World War II, this museum is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and features a full-sized replica of a Higgins Industries LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel).
New Orleans Hornets — The official website for New Orleans' NBA basketball team.
New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau — Learn all about the great and exciting reasons to visit "the Big Easy!"
New Orleans Online — The official tourism site for the city of New Orleans.
New Orleans Saints — The official website for New Orleans' NFL football team.
New Orleans Zephyrs — The official site for New Orleans' minor league baseball team.
Port of New Orleans — The official website for one of the largest ports in the nation.
Tulane University — Established in 1884, Tulane is known for its excellence in the fields of medical research and law. Home of the Green Wave.
Xavier University — One of the premier institutions of higher learning in the state, Xavier is known as "the only historically Black, Catholic university in the Western Hemisphere."
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