things to do in Chalmette, LA

Paddle Manchac Swamp and tour Whitney Plantation in one day

Ride a 9-passenger airboat through shallow swamp waters in 1.5 hours

Follow Storyville’s history through a live, guided museum narrative

Explore a 1796 plantation's architecture, legends, and oak-lined grounds

Bike the French Quarter, City Park, and Bayou St. John with a local guide

Discover Garden District architecture and the history of Lafayette

Trace New Orleans’ Black history from Congo Square to the Lower 9th Ward

Explore faith and vice with guides whose family histories are rooted in New Orleans

Walk the French Quarter and hear New Orleans ghost, pirate, voodoo, and vampire stories

Cook, learn, and eat classic Cajun and Creole favorites

Walk Magazine Street and eat a full New Orleans meal with a local guide

Walk three historic cemeteries with a narrated guide in 1.5 hours

Paddle quiet Manchac Swamp waterways with a naturalist guide

See New Orleans by mini-bus, then ride a covered swamp boat with a local captain

Make bold splatter art with paint throws and a spinning canvas

See New Orleans highlights by air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide

Bike the French Quarter and Garden District, with a cemetery stop

Explore New Orleans music history and the legacy of Gens de Couleur

Visit Whitney Plantation and trace Black history from plantation grounds to city streets

Look beyond Uptown's grand facades to the temptations that shaped New Orleans society

Discover the documented history behind the Garden District's ghost stories

Watch entertaining chefs cook Cajun and Creole dishes as you enjoy an authentic New Orleans meal

Trace New Orleans cocktail history through French Quarter bars with a local guide

See New Orleans highlights, then ride a 16-passenger airboat with property pickup