Benson Field at Yulman StadiumNew Orleans, Louisiana

A bustling strip of local shops, bars, and restaurants popular with the Green Wave community.

💡 Great for a stroll before or after the game to soak up the Uptown vibe.

A sprawling 350-acre urban park bordering Tulane's campus, featuring centuries-old live oaks, a scenic 1.8-mile lagoon path, picnic shelters, and the iconic 'The Fly' riverside overlook along the Mississippi River.

💡 Walk or bike to the Fly at the park's riverside end for sweeping views of the Mississippi and passing cargo ships — a classic New Orleans experience that costs nothing.

One of the top-rated zoos in the country, set inside Audubon Park and home to white alligators, Louisiana swamp habitat, and animals from six continents across 58 beautifully landscaped acres.

💡 Tickets are $25–$40 depending on age and day; purchase online in advance to skip the gate line. Currently open daily 10 AM–5 PM through September 7, 2026 (summer season); Tuesday–Wednesday closures resume September 8, 2026. Last entry 4:30 PM.

Louisiana's oldest fine arts museum, housed in a 1911 Beaux-Arts landmark inside City Park and home to a permanent collection spanning 5,000 years of art across 40,000 works.

💡 Louisiana residents get free admission on Wednesdays (courtesy of The Helis Foundation). Closed Mondays. Budget extra time to stroll the adjacent Besthoff Sculpture Garden — it's free, outdoors, and open daily.

A free 11-acre outdoor sculpture garden adjacent to NOMA in City Park, featuring more than 90 world-class sculptures set among lagoons, live oaks, magnolias, and Spanish moss.

💡 Open daily 10 AM–6 PM (summer, April–September); 10 AM–5 PM (October–March). Free, no reservation required. Combine with a NOMA visit to make the most of a single trip to City Park.