Highest-rated things to do in Louisiana, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Louisiana your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Louisiana reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Louisiana using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Louisiana, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
- Rating: 4.5/5 (999 reviews)
- Address: 419 Decatur St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#29. New Orleans Museum of Art
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,165 reviews)
- Address: 1 Collins Diboll Cir New Orleans, Louisiana
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#28. Audubon Insectarium
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,482 reviews)
- Address: 1 Canal St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#27. Destrehan Plantation
- Rating: 4.5/5 (823 reviews)
- Address: 13034 River Road Destrehan, Louisiana
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#26. Audubon Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,698 reviews)
- Address: 6500 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#25. RTA - Streetcars
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16,304 reviews)
- Address: Canal St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#24. Vermilionville
- Rating: 4.5/5 (881 reviews)
- Address: 300 Fisher Road Lafayette, Louisiana
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#23. The Sazerac House
- Rating: 5/5 (405 reviews)
- Address: 101 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#22. New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,158 reviews)
- Address: 514 Chartres St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#21. The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA
- Rating: 5/5 (1,401 reviews)
- Address: 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park New Orleans, Louisiana
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#20. Audubon Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,947 reviews)
- Address: 6500 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#19. Audubon Aquarium
- Rating: 4/5 (3,410 reviews)
- Address: 1 Canal St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#18. The Myrtles Plantation
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,388 reviews)
- Address: 7747 US Highway 61 Saint Francisville, Louisiana
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#17. Hermann-Grima House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (607 reviews)
- Address: 820 Saint Louis St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#16. Oak Alley Plantation
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,628 reviews)
- Address: 3645 Highway 18 Great River Road Vacherie, Louisiana
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#15. Basin St. Station
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,282 reviews)
- Address: 501 Basin St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#14. Whitney Plantation
- Rating: 5/5 (1,846 reviews)
- Address: 5099 Louisiana Highway 18 Wallace, Louisiana
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#13. Royal Street
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,777 reviews)
- Address: Royal St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#12. Houmas House and Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,409 reviews)
- Address: 40136 Highway 942 Darrow, Louisiana
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#11. Mardi Gras World
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,430 reviews)
- Address: 1380 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans, Louisiana
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#10. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,090 reviews)
- Address: 425 Basin St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#9. New Orleans City Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,357 reviews)
- Address: 1 Palm Drive New Orleans, Louisiana
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#8. Preservation Hall
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,959 reviews)
- Address: 726 St. Peter St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#7. Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,633 reviews)
- Address: 2247 Highway 18 Vacherie, Louisiana
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#6. St. Louis Cathedral
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8,419 reviews)
- Address: 615 Pere Antoine Aly New Orleans, Louisiana
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#5. Garden District
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8,958 reviews)
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#4. Frenchmen Street
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12,069 reviews)
- Address: Frenchmen St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#3. Jackson Square
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16,396 reviews)
- Address: 701 Decatur St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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#2. French Quarter
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22,845 reviews)
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#1. The National WWII Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (31,026 reviews)
- Address: 945 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
