Vue Orleans, New Orleans’ newest attraction, is now open for your family travel to the Big Easy. The attraction boasts the city’s first 360-degree view of the Mississippi River and all of New Orleans. Vue Orleans goes beyond just a beautiful vista, also offering exhibits and interactive experiences that take visitors back in time through New Orleans’ 300 years of history.
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“For years we’ve been gathering stories from local historians, artists, musicians, Mardi Gras Indians, and chefs, leaders of business and leaders second lines, all with the goal to curate a state-of-the-art cultural experience and share the real story of New Orleans — what it was, what it is and what it all means,” said Paul Flower, developer, Vue Orleans. “Vue Orleans is a fresh look at one of the world’s most historic and beloved cities and we are proud to finally unveil this unique experience.”
Located on Canal Street in the recently renovated Four Seasons high-rise building, the exhibits cover New Orleans’ favorites like Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans, and more. Before even entering, a Canal Street display showcases the daily life of New Orleans, and ground-floor exhibits allow guests to interact with personalities from New Orleans’s history books.
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Other highlights of Vue Orleans include the Story Café, offering a look at New Orleans cuisine and led by PBS Chef Kevin Belton and Louisiana Eats!
host Poppy Tooker; larger-than-life, trumpet-shaped listening stations; a chance to virtually pilot a river boat down the Mississippi River; mix-and-match costumes; an elevator ride through the city’s history; and more.
Tickets are available for purchase for $30.
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