Immerse yourself in Vue Orleans

#30 in Best Things To Do in New Orleans

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Key Info

2 Canal St.

Price & Hours

Prices vary by tour
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs-Sun

Details

Museums, Sightseeing
Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day

Introduction

Vue Orleans is a family-friendly interactive experience located at the top of the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans. This tech-savvy attraction takes visitors on a journey through New Orleans as they ascend the building. Exhibits feature cutting-edge technology, including gesture tracking, touchless interactives, large-scale LED walls, and augmented reality viewers.

Highlights

Confluence of Culture

Explore the "Confluence of Culture" exhibit to discover the historical figures who have influenced New Orleans. Here, visitors can engage with installations like "Do You NOLA," which presents 58 fun facts about the city. Another highlight is the "Dress for the Fest" display, showcasing visually stunning costumes from renowned New Orleans festivals.

Story Café

The Story Café provides background on famous New Orleans cuisines. Guests can "order" dishes from an interactive menu, where New Orleans natives such as PBS chef Kevin Belton and "Louisiana Eats!" podcast host Poppy Tooker share interesting facts about the dishes as they are prepared.

Music of New Orleans

In the "Music of New Orleans" exhibit, patrons have the opportunity to listen to 27 song clips that embody the New Orleans sound.

Panoramic Views

Visitors can enjoy a minute-long elevator ride to the 33rd floor to take in 360-degree panoramic views of the city, including the Mississippi River and the French Quarter. Here, additional exhibits like "The Working River" interactive table let participants experience being at the helm of a container ship.

Hours

Vue Orleans is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.

Pricing

The attraction offers a three-tier tour package. Prices range from $29.95 to $39.95 for adults, $27.95 to $37.95 for seniors, and $23.95 to $33.95 for children. Both the standard and all-inclusive tours include a complimentary drink on the 34th-floor rooftop. The all-inclusive option additionally provides a guided tour. Please note that timed tickets are required for entry.

Paid parking is available at the WTC Garage, located adjacent to the exhibit.

For more information, visit the Vue Orleans website.

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