The zoo in New Orleans is FANTASTIC. There is also an old cemetery in Meterie that used to provide an audio tour. You simply checked in the front office and they provided a CD with points of interest through out the cemetery. Sounds strange, but it is so full of history and it was free. We had young children that even enjoyed it. Visit Oak Alley plantation also. It is beautiful. Plan on eating beignets at Cafe Deaumond, definitely take a carriage ride and check out the farmers market. I love New Orleans. My husband grew up a little west of New Orleans. He would move back in a minute if he could take the entire family with him.