Other Parts of New Orleans

New Orleans Museum of Art Image credit: www.NewOrleansOnline.com

Near the Quarter

National D-Day Museum — Lots of World War II stuff.
City tours — Various tours are available. Most are interesting. Some may visit parts of the city still affected by hurricane Katrina.
Tours of the historic Garden District — Fine old homes. Was run daily at 2pm by the US Park Service.
Cemetery Tours — Anne Rice still lives here. Use a guide for your safety however.
Mardi Gras Museum across the river in Algiers — Lots of Mardi Gras floats.

In the city
New Orleans Museum of Modern Art — See the fine collection of Faberge eggs.
The sculpture garden next to the art museum is worth visiting. The 10-foot spider is especially elegant if seen from a distance.
Universities:
  • Tulane
  • University of New Orleans
  • Loyola
  • Xavier
  • Dillard
  • Southern