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Carriage
Rides/Tours, Jackson Square at Decatur, French Quarter. You
can only believe half of what the drivers say, but it sure
beats walking!
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Buy a
balloon animal from one of the Jackson Square characters,
or throw money in the hat and watch a mime do his thing.
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Moonwalk,
across Decatur from Jackson Square at the River, French Quarter.
See, touch and smell the mighty Mississippi. Be careful, the
current is very strong, so don't jump in.
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Watch Praline candies being made at Aunt Sally's in the French Quarter,
810 Decatur in the French Market.
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Ride
the Street Car—Either the Riverfront, Canal Street lines or the St. Charles line. Scenic, fun and cheap.
Kids love 'em. Plus a great way to get around town. For maps and schedules: http://www.norta.com/
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The Aquarium
of Americas, Canal Street at the River. Sharks! Penguins!
Jellyfish! And blessed cool A/C! Plus an IMAX theater.
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Audubon
Zoo, 6500 Magazine Street, at Audubon Park, Uptown. Lions,
tigers and white alligators, oh my! If you take the St. Charles street bus/streetcar,
either walk 1-1/2 miles through Audubon Park or wait by the
park entrance for the shuttle. (Streetcar stop: Audubon Park.
Magazine Street bus stop: Audubon Zoo.)
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City Park, Mid-City. A whole host of things to do with kids. Storyland A children's amusement park where
children's stories, such as "The Old Woman Who Lived in a
Shoe," are brought to life (open weekends). Carousel Gardens an antique carousel featuring
wood-carved animals. Opens weekends starting in March. An Amusement Park with rides. A minature train that tours the park. Or just feed the ducks. (Drive or take a taxi or Canal St streetcar Route 45 Canal/City Park)
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Visit
the Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia, Warehouse District.
(Streetcar and Magazine Street bus stop: Julia Street.)
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