While much of the tourist focus in New Orleans is on the delicious culinary scene and the city’s rich history, there are some family-friendly sights that are a must-see for everyone; Aquarium of Americas.
Home to nearly 10,000 animals of over 500 species, the aquarium excites visitors with exhibits highlighting life on a Caribbean reef and in the Amazon rainforest, sea life in the Gulf of Mexico, and fish, fowl and reptiles living in the Mississippi River. You can go behind-the-scenes for an up-close encounter with penguins. You can snorkel in their Great Maya Reef and see the show at the Giant Screen Theater. The aquarium is a stones throw away from the Algiers Ferry, making it a great stop and a fun-filled adventure.
Visit: 1 Canal St., New Orleans; 504-861-2537
