Offbeat, unusual and downright awesome—find all the cool things to do in New Orleans. Whether you end up traipsing off the beaten path or discovering what makes the big-name draws so unique, you’re sure to have fun exploring New Orleans’s coolest activities. So grab some slick-looking shades and get going.
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Sam Houston Jones State Park
- This wooded paradise features lagoons, rivers, abundant wildlife, boating, fishing, camping, cabins and more. Crystal clear waters, towering trees, and beautiful vistas along unspoiled rivers and streams make this area a delight for those who enjoy natura
- Nature & Wildlife
- 188.4 mi
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- Award-winning
- 3.6 mi
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Tickfaw State Park
- Tickfaw State Park is a unique 1200-acre park located along three miles of the Tickfaw River. The park offers diverse recreational, nature and educational opportunities.
- Nature & Wildlife
- 44.6 mi
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Lake Bistineau State Park
- Enjoy a multitude of recreational opportunities in the midst of a beautiful woodland on the edge of a 200-year-old lake.
- Nature & Wildlife
- 260.4 mi
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Chemin-A-Haut State Park
- This 503-acre park near the Louisiana-Arkansas state line is situated on a high bluff overlooking Bayou Bartholomew and is a natural paradise for lovers of unspoiled beauty.
- Nature & Wildlife
- 229.3 mi
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Bayou Segnette State Park
- Not far from the lively urban center of New Orleans lies this South Louisiana retreat--a unique and wonderful wetland area where recreational opportunities abound, as does the opportunity for one-of-a-kind nature-watching.
- Nature & Wildlife
- 7.8 mi
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Fontainebleau State Park
- The park embraces 2,800 acres on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Camping, a nature trail, group camps, a lodge, swimming, a playground, fishing and the ruins of a plantation sugar mill are a few of the reasons why visitors return to Fontainebleau y
- Nature & Wildlife
- Local Expert Pick
- 26.3 mi
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