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New Orleans is world famous for its jazz bars and nightlife, and is not the first place that you think of when you think of family vacations. I mean, how many other cities can you sip and drink at a Carousel Bar?
So it begs the question; should you visit New Orleans with kids? Absolutely! There are so many attractions in New Orleans for families with small kids and you absolutely can bring the whole family!
And we will prove it! In this guide, we’ve listed all the top things to do in New Orleans with kids from our family trip to the Big Easy and list all the reasons why it’s fun for all the family!
Why Is New Orleans Great for Kids?
One of the many things we were excited about when moving to the USA from Australia was that the US has so much diversity, and nowhere is that more evident than in New Orleans.
New Orleans, or The Big Easy as it’s also known, has been the most unique US city we have visited so far. There is no place quite like it.
It’s got culture and soul, incredible food and music, history, charm, festival after festival, and all around great people.
Sure, you might be wondering if there are many things to do in New Orleans with kids, with its reputation as a bit of a party city – and well deserved.
But don’t start calling your babysitter yet, there is no reason to leave the kids behind.
There’s so much more to New Orleans than Bourbon Street and Frenchman Street. There’s also amazing architecture, delicious seafood (don’t miss out on the fried shrimp!) and even some spooky ghost stories to tell.
Another reason we know New Orleans makes for a great family destination is that we were fortunate to meet other families who live in NOLA and they love living here.
Besides all the family travel we do, we also homeschool our kids, and love to use travel as way to educate them about the world around us.
New Orleans was an incredible classroom. With the influence of the French, Spanish and African Americans, and its historic location, we had fun learning about the history and its people.
New Orleans is such a worthy destination it was included in several of our best USA road trip recommendations!
Down below are the highlights from our trip to New Orleans with kids.
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