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New Orleans City Park, New Orleans

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Founded in 1853 and spanning 526 hectares (1,300 acres) New Orleans City Park is one of the largest and oldest urban parks in America. Stroll through this green space to discover the botanical garden, sculpture garden, and golf courses. Check out the antique wooden carousel in the park's amusement area, which is more than 100 years old and one of the few of its kind left in the country. The park also is home to the city's soccer stadium and the New Orleans Museum of Art, considered one of the finest art museums in the South. Rent a boat to explore the park's 18 km (11 mi) of lagoons, lakes, and bayous. Bikes are also available for rent. Plan your visit to New Orleans City Park and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our New Orleans vacation generator.

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Melinda D

this park is beautiful. we accidently ran into when we took the street car the way down to go to the cemetery. They had sculpture gardens, rental bikes botanical gardens several lakes and ponds. overa... more »
Snickers31

A perfect spot for NOMA (New Orleans Museum of Art). The museum was not so big that we were able to see other sights and quite enjoyable. Be sure to stroll through the (free) Sculpture Garden while yo... more »
esdrenton

This was 1 of 5 tours i went on my 1st week here to learn about New Orleans. It is an awesome park with lots to offer but be aware, if you are on a bus tour (most are) and want to eat...there is barel... more »

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