12 Great Attractions

(only 2 minutes from the Airport)

Dedicated to the color, mystery, and magic of Mardi Gras. Over 150 years of Carnival history from New Orleans to Acadiana brought to life. Fifteen different videos feature highlights of King Cake traditions, balls, parades, French Quarter revelry and the Cajun "Courir du Mardi Gras." Mardi Gras Artisans offer live demonstrations on a scheduled basis. 421 Williams Blvd. 504-468-4038.

Stoytellers, magicians, puppeteers and music-makers are featured in this intimate performance space. The Castle includes a fully equipped television studio and a satellite dish to transmit live over Cox Cable from Rivertown. Call for performances and reservations. 503 Williams Blvd. 504-469-3236.

A massive collection of toy trains, working models and visitor activated trains are just a part of this exciting museum. There's also a children's "play scape" designed for early elementary and preschool visitors that feature a half scale caboose playhouse. Outdoors is a red clay dirt race track for radio remote controlled model cars. 519 Williams Blvd. 504-468-7223.

The museum features the collections of the LA Wildlife and Fisheries Dept. including some of the world's only displays of the extinct Passenger Pigeon and Ivory billed Woodpecker. A 15,000 gallon fresh water aquarium feautres Louisiana undersea wildlife. Young visitors will love our tree house, oil rig escape capsule, and our scale model Mobil Oil Rig. 303 Williams Blvd. 504-468-7232.

Relive the great moments of the New Orleans Saints. See an actual locker room or just enjoy our tailgate party. Team memorabilia, photographs, videos on our great screen, Saints collectibles and interactive exhibits are in every room. Come experience all the fun and excitement of an NFL game in this museum. 409 Williams Blvd. 504-468-6617.

This award winning 300 seat theatre features some of the state's best talent. Broadway musicals, plays and command performances are all part of the theatre's program. The new theatre design offers a full view of the stage from every seat! Call for ticket availability. 325 Minor St. 504-468-7221.

other Rivertown museums and attractions include:

• The Freeport McMoRan Daily Living Science Center, Space Station, Observatory/Planetarium

• Fine Art Gallery

• Friends of Rivertown

• Cannes Brulee -(Native American Center of the Gulf South)

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