A complete 2-day itinerary built for families: routes mapped by a New Orleans dad, meal picks that work with picky eaters, nap-friendly timing, and rain backups. No guesswork, no wasted afternoons.
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Parents visiting New Orleans with kids ages 4–12 for a Friday-to-Sunday trip. You want to see the real city, not just the tourist traps, but you need a plan that accounts for short legs, snack breaks, and early bedtimes.
If your kids are older teens or you're traveling without kids, our other New Orleans guides may fit better.
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, 7 Victory Ave. The star is the "Flying Horses" antique carousel, one of the oldest in the US. Open Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 6pm. Tickets: $27 for 36 inches and taller (includes unlimited rides plus Storyland), $17 chaperone, kids under 36 inches free. Buy in advance online.
Get there on the Canal/City Park streetcar line — it drops you at the park. $1.25 exact change per ride, or a $3 one-day Jazzy Pass in the Le Pass app.
Morning beat: arrive at 11am opening, ride the carousel first while lines are short, then the train and the Ladybug coaster.
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Prices and hours were checked in September 2026. If something has changed when you visit, email us and we will make it right.
Written for families with kids ages 4–12. Toddlers can follow the same routes (stroller notes included), and teens will enjoy the food picks but may want more freedom than the itinerary assumes.
A focused 2-page PDF you can read in 10 minutes and reference on your phone during the trip. Every recommendation is specific — no filler.
Every outdoor stop includes a rain backup. New Orleans gets afternoon showers; the guide tells you exactly where to go instead.
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