Located right off the Spanish Plaza, Vue Orleans is a fun, historic observation tower allowing for…read moreunobstructed views of the riverside and French Quarter. For an observation deck it's reasonably priced as well. Checking in is very easy and it's right next to the Canal Street trolley station making it a convenient stop. When you enter you're greeted with videos and short exhibits outlining New Orleans' deep and rich cultural history. This part really sets a tone for the city and is a great introduction into some of the city's culture if you're unfamiliar with it. When we went it was pretty empty and we felt like we had a lot of time to explore. Heading up into the elevators you watch a short clip on the walls which shows New Orleans throughout the ages and lets you see history well beyond when it was even known as New Orleans. Once you reach the main deck you are inside the tower with panoramic views of the city. There are also exhibits there showing more history. One more short elevator ride later and you are at the outdoor deck. The deck itself is pretty barren but does allow for great photo ops weather pending. We unfortunately went on a very windy day so if you're looking to take photos make sure to check the weather and plan ahead as best as possible. This observation deck isn't as classic or immersive as Sears Tower in Chicago or some of the ones in NYC, but for what it is, it's a very beautiful and fun way to learn more about the vibrant city of New Orleans.

Great immersive and educational museum and observation deck. If you get the city pass, you can get…read morea discount on their Bayou Breeze cocktail at their observation deck cafe. My family and I enjoyed this experience as it is interactive and very interesting. And the 360 view of New Orleans is beautiful.

Tours are only offered on two Mondays a month and are frequently booked solid. We got lucky enough…read moreto recheck the website to find they were once again accepting new reservations and were offered spots on an upcoming tour when we were going to be in D.C., not bad considering only about 35 people will get passes. We arrived shortly after 7:30 pm, the security screening begins at 8:00, you are at the property where the Vice President of the United States lives! The tour proceeded with our guide giving a terrific overview of the history of the Naval Observatory as time keeper for our nation during its early days in Washington D.C. and the various methodologies employed over the years leading to today. From this we were led through the observatory grounds to the old telescope still in use. Inside the observatory the group was offered the chance to look at Jupiter and two of its moons. Next stop was the USNO Library featuring one of the worlds greatest collections of books about astronomy and mathmatics. We never did get to see the VP but had a great time spending our evening at this rarely toured D.C. icon.

I went to a rock concert at the House of Blues in New Orleans and it was a pretty cool experience…read more The venue isn't huge, so it feels more personal, you can actually see the band well on stage. The sound was loud (in a good way), and the energy from the crowd was awesome! Drinks were pricey like you'd expect, but the staff was chill and kept things moving. The building has that old-school New Orleans vibe with lots of character, and it's right off Bourbon Street, so it's easy to make a whole night of it. Definitely a good spot to catch live music.

This is a Chain and with chains you get more of a theme, less local feel. However, they offer some…read morelocal favorites. Live music, lots of additional shows in the hall- an d great names you can see. Service was great- she was friendly and attentive Could not complain about the food. The burger was a nice break from all the creole style food in the area and the shrimp and cornbread was really good. The oysters however, were the smallest I had the entire trip and after 11 days, I ate a lot of oysters. For oysters, try another local place until HOB can compete.

What an amazing spot! I came on a Friday evening for a talk entitled "Visible Passes" about the…read moredifferent types of things you can see in the sky aside from constellations. Everyone was very friendly. The guy who gave the talk was very informative and passionate about astronomy.

No lights, no cameras, but look up in the sky to check out the action! Get educated on what goes on…read moreway above our heads in our giant sky. Learn a bit of physics and astronomy. Kids love it because there is so much space to spread their wings and gear up knowledge of the stars, the moon and the planets. My daughter did a camp there during the summer and she got to launch a rocket at the end of the week. It's a wonderful place for family activities and a great way to educate the community. Come on over and check out the stars and planets through the giant telescope at the Highland Observatory.

What an amazing spot! I picked up a brochure for this from the Livingston Parish Tourist…read moreInformation Center, and I am so glad I looked up the details. They are open for tours the first Saturday of each month. There is a section with interactive displays and informational placards, and then a short video to start your tour. The tour is impressive and gives a lot of details about what they do here. I would recommend this for anyone in the area.

The tours are amazing and very informative, would recommend for people who want to pursue…read moreastrophysical science

Venue is pretty sweet for smaller concerts and more of an indie vibe. Have been to a few shows here…read moreand the set-up is quite sweet. Two wide bars, an upstairs balcony, and bathrooms that are super clean. Staff is very friendly and easy to ask questions. Definitely don't mind coming to shows here.

Today I went to the Saints game and afterwards a friend told me about the "The Fifth Quarter" at…read moreRepublic. I brought VIP tickets which indicated that I could skip the line and have assess to the second floor. I arrived and there was a long line outside the venue, so I went to the front and showed the security my ticket and he stated there are two different VIP tickets, the one I brought is basically general admission. In which I disagreed because it stated in fine print that I had skip the line privileges. We went back and forth and he finally decided to let me skip the line. The club was pretty crowed downstairs, so I decided to go upstairs. As I'm walking to the stairs I see there's a rope blocking the entrance, so I tell the ladies at the front desk the ticket that I purchased states that I'll have upstairs assess, and she replies that the upstairs is closed and should open shortly. I waited around for about 45 minutes and the upstairs did not open, so I simply left. This place is a SCAM, save your money and go enjoy yourself somewhere else.

They have no care for artists...(actual real professional artists)! I was lied to several times and…read morewhen inconvenienced about my movie screening there was no empathy, no price concession or anything. I lost hundreds of dollars on advertising and months of planning with Brec Independence Park theater!! The two culprits are Jeffrey Jamal or Holiday (not sure which one he goes by because he is an impulsive liar and Xenobi the director. I have no idea how these two even got hired. Ridiculous. Discrimination at its finest!!