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41 EW ASCRS•ASOA 2015 Jackson Square 700 Decatur St. 504-658-3200 www.jackson-square.com A historic site originally known as "Place d'Armes," Jackson Square is named for Andrew Jackson and his efforts at the Battle of New Orleans. This area has many historic build- ings nearby and faces the Mississippi River. Visitors flock to this area for museums, food, and shopping. It's open 7 days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during daylight savings time and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during winter hours. Mardi Gras World 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl. 504-361-7821 www.mardigrasworld.com You can still experience Mardi Gras even if you're not in New Orleans when it's happening. Get a behind- the-scenes tour at Mardi Gras World and learn about some of the history while seeing costumes and where the floats for the big event are made. Mardi Gras World is open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with tours every 30 minutes. Admis- sion is $19.95 for adults. Preservation Hall 726 St. Peter St. 504-522-2841 www.preservationhall.com Founded to pay homage to New Orleans jazz, Preservation Hall has been operating in the French Quarter since 1961. The hall itself has been around since 1750 when it was a private home, and before becoming this musical venue, it was a tavern and several other things. Admission is $15–20 per person. Saint Louis Cemetery 425 Basin St. 504-596-3050 While in New Orleans, don't miss the chance to see some of its famous cemeteries. The Saint Louis Cemetery is comprised of 3 different cemeteries, where the graves consist of above-ground vaults from the 18th and 19th centuries. Often a stop on cemetery tours in the city, the St. Louis Cem- etery #1 is probably the most well known and oldest, with thousands buried there. EW National World War II Museum 945 Magazine St. 504-528-1944 www.ddaymuseum.org The National World War II Museum has a variety of exhibits to showcase aspects of the war and its impact. Exhibits highlight some of the lead- ers at the time, as well as everyday people involved in and affected by the war. The museum is split into 3 buildings, each with a different theme of the war. The museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week, and it is recommended that visitors budget 3 hours to see the exhibits. Admission for adults is $24. Ogden Museum of Southern Art 925 Camp St. 504-539-9600 www.ogdenmuseum.org Highlighting art of the South, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a number of both permanent and changing exhibitions. The museum is open every day but Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The museum features photographs, paintings, and other works of art. Other attractions Besthoff Sculpture Garden 1 Collins Circle 504-488-2631 www.noma.org Located in the City Park and next to the New Orleans Museum of Art, this sculpture garden has more than 50 sculptures covering 5 acres of land. It is a great outdoor area to roam. City Park 1 Palm Dr. 504-482-4888 www.neworleanscitypark.com City Park has been available to those in New Orleans since 1854. The park is 1,300 acres with a number of special features like botanical gardens, a sculpture garden, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, and paths for biking and walking. Restored after damages from Hurricane Katrina, City Park continues to attract a number of visitors today. Oak trees that are hundreds of years old are a major attraction.

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