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This park is dedicated to the preservation of the sites and cultural knowledge of the evolution of jazz music.
Address: 365 Canal Street, Suite 2400 New Orleans LA USA 70130-1142
 1 504 589-4806
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This riverfront park is the site where the explorer Bienville first discovered New Orleans in 1718. It features indigenous vegetation and brick pathways.
Address: Canal Street at the river New Orleans LA
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Bordering the Mississippi River, Audubon Park features a golf course, bridle paths, lagoons shaded by trees and several other recreational opportunities. Picnicking is permitted on the grounds
Address: . New Orleans LA
1 504 581-4629
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New sea otter and seahorse exhibits are features at the aquarium, which has more than 15000 animals including fish, reptiles, and birds, in natural habitats.
Address: Canal Street at the river New Orleans LA
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Six separate sites which highlight different features of Louisiana culture and natural resources, such as the Battle of New Orleans site, and the nature and culture of the swamp region. There are visitor centers at each location, and no admission fees.
Address: 365 Canal Street, Suite 2400 New Orleans LA 70130-1142
1 504 589-2636
Location #2: Acadian Cultural Center, Lafayette
Tel:318 232-0789
Location #3: Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, Eunice
Tel:337 262-6862
Location #4: Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, Thibodaux
Tel:504 448-1375
Location #5: Barataria Preserve, Marrero
Tel:504 589-2330
Location #6: Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, Chalmette
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This refuge is home to brown pelicans, peregrine falcons, and bald eagles, as well as alligators, swamp rabbits, and other wildlife. There are fresh water and brackish areas, as well as natural bayous, lagoons, and hardwood forests.
Address: Highway 90 New Orleans LA
1 504 646-7555
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The Nature Center's facility includes a large Interpretive Center, classrooms, resource center, planetarium and three miles of trails situated in an 86 acre forest and wetlands. The Planetarium features Friday and Saturday night Laser Rock Concerts.
Address: Read Blvd. and Nature Center Drive New Orleans LA
1 504 246-5672
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Boat rentals, inexpensive fishing in the lagoons, four softball fields, a bandstand and fountain, several tennis courts, horshoe pits, volleyball courts, playgrounds, an open air and a closed pavilion, and an antique carousel and other amusement rides are all available at this location. This is also the home of the Botanical Gardens, Storyland, the Bayou Oaks Golf Facility, and the Tad Gormley Stadium.
Address: 1 Palm Drive New Orleans LA 70124-4608
1 504 482-4888
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With over 2000 varieties of plants from all over the world, theme gardens, and a pavilion, New Orleans Botanical Garden was originally a project of the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression, and has been maintained in the same style since then. While the garden was affected by Hurricane Katrina, it re-opened in March 2006.
Address: One Palm Drive New Orleans LA USA 70124
 Send an Email 1 225 342-4933
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This restored 1836 cottage is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture. Every room is furnished with French, Creole, Acadian and mid-French Louisiana antiques. A series of landscaped patios and subtropical gardens adorn the back of the home. Tours are available by appointment.
Address: 2020 Rue Burgundy New Orleans LA USA 70116
1 504 945-0322
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Louis Armstrong Memorial Park was created to honor Louis Armstrong, New Orleans' famous jazz trumpet player. The park is also the home of Congo Square, a space used by African-Americans to market goods, socialize and make music since before the 1800s.
Address: 916 St. Peter Street New Orleans LA USA
1 504 286-2100
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