Highest-rated things to do in Louisiana by visitors

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Indeed, even if you've lived in Louisiana your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Louisiana reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.

compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Louisiana using data from . Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.

Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Louisiana, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.

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#30. Lafayette Cemetery No.1

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,855 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#29. Harrah's Casino New Orleans

- Rating: 3.9/5 (4,763 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#28. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,006 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#27. Vermilionville

- Rating: 4.5/5 (896 reviews)
- City: Lafayette Lafayette Parish
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#26. Caesars Superdome

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,091 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#25. Basin St. Station

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,799 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#24. Coushatta Casino Resort

- Rating: 3.9/5 (906 reviews)
- City: Kinder
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#23. Magazine Street

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,172 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#22. Hermann-Grima House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (665 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#21. The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,411 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#20. The Myrtles Plantation

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,442 reviews)
- City: Saint Francisville
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#19. Houmas House and Gardens

- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,483 reviews)
- City: Darrow
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#18. New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,210 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#17. Audubon Zoo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (3,001 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#16. Audubon Aquarium

- Rating: 4.1/5 (3,467 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#15. French Market

- Rating: 3.9/5 (2,371 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#14. Whitney Plantation

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,906 reviews)
- City: Wallace
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#13. Royal Street

- Rating: 4.6/5 (7,780 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#12. Oak Alley Plantation

- Rating: 4.3/5 (3,674 reviews)
- City: Vacherie
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#11. The Sazerac House

- Rating: 4.9/5 (492 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#10. St. Louis Cathedral

- Rating: 4.6/5 (8,438 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#9. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

- Rating: 4.4/5 (4,144 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#8. New Orleans City Park

- Rating: 4.6/5 (4,373 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#7. Mardi Gras World

- Rating: 4.4/5 (4,527 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#6. Preservation Hall

- Rating: 4.6/5 (6,005 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#5. Jackson Square

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16,419 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#4. Frenchmen Street

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12,082 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#3. Garden District

- Rating: 4.6/5 (8,975 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#2. French Quarter

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22,897 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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#1. The National WWII Museum

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31,282 reviews)
- City: New Orleans
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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