by Ryan Taylor

Created on: March 15, 2009   Last Updated: March 26, 2009

There are many ways to enjoy the sights and sounds of New Orleans with your family on a budget. Here is a list of thirty family-friendly and low cost attractions in New Orleans:

French Quarter:

1) Riverwalk Marketplace
1 Poydras Street, Suite 101
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 522-1555
www.riverwalkmarketplace.com/html/

A three-story shopping mall excellent for souvenir gifts and N'awlins style dining. Baby strollers are available for rental use at the customer service desk.

2) Musee Conti Historical Wax Museum
917 Rue Conti
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 581-1993
www.neworleanswaxmuseum.com/

Family owned wax museum, founded in 1963. Better suited for children 4 and up.

3) French Market
1008 North Peters Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 522-2621
www.frenchmarket.org/

Established 1791, the French Market is the oldest consistently operated public market. Kids can try on Mardi Gras masks and collect a handful colorful beads to bring along for the stroll.

4) Jackson Square
615 Pere Antoine
New Orleans, LA
(866) 946-6652
www.jackson-square.com/

Located in the heart of French Quarter, Jackson Square is a great place for entertainment. The square is bustling with an array of street performers, musicians, jugglers, clowns, and its famous "living statues" performers.

5) Cafe du Monde
1039 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
1-800-772-2927
www.cafedumonde.com/main.html

This cafe is famous for its beignets. Try to get there for breakfast. Kids will have a blast eating these fried fritters covered with powdered sugar, and parents will enjoy sipping a flavorful cup of coffee.

6) Steamboat Natchez
#2 Canal Street, Suite 2500
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 586-8777
www.steamboatnatchez.com/

Cruise along the Mississippi in comfort and style, the Natchez Harbour Cruise offers free admittance for children under 6 years old with a paying adult. The cruise lasts approximately 2 hours.

7) New Orleans Creole Queen
1 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
www.neworleanspaddlewheels.com

The Creole Queen will cruise along the banks of the Mississippi River offering passengers picturesque views of Jackson Square, the French Market and French Quarter. Children 3 years old and under receive free entrance.

Nature:

8) Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel. 800 774-7394, (504) 581-4629
www.auduboninstitute.org/aquarium.html

The aquarium is situated along the banks of the Mississippi River and contains seven main exhibit areas and several smaller aquariums. Be sure to visit Adventure Island, an interactive play area,

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