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Group activities in New Orleans.

Things to do with colleagues or clients that work for a mixed group, from easy tastings to friendly competition.

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Activity

The National WWII Museum

945 Magazine St, Warehouse District · about 10 min walk from the convention centre

A large Second World War museum a short walk from the convention centre. Groups of 10 or more get a lower rate, and the Beyond All Boundaries film runs on the hour from 10 AM to 4 PM.

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Fits
Group rates from 10 people (own site)
Cost
About $35 per person
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Tip
Email group.sales@nationalww2museum.org at least a week ahead. It is open 9 AM to 5 PM, and the museum suggests at least three hours, so start early in the afternoon.
Activity

Mardi Gras World

1380 Port of New Orleans Place, on the riverfront · about 20 min walk from the convention centre

A float-building warehouse on the riverfront where groups see how Mardi Gras floats are made. The one-hour tour includes a history video and king cake, and groups can add a mask-making, mini float or cocktail workshop.

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Fits
Group rates from 20; online booking for 20 to 75, group sales above 75; mask-making from 20 adults; mixology workshop 20 to 75; mini float build from 45 (own site)
Walk
About 20 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book a group tour online for 20 to 75 people, and add the one-hour mixology workshop for a relaxed finish before dinner.
Activity

Steamboat Natchez

400 Toulouse St wharf, behind Jax Brewery, French Quarter · about 25 min walk from the convention centre

A steam-powered paddlewheeler that cruises the Mississippi with live jazz. The evening cruise has a dinner option, and groups can book a private salon, a deck or the whole boat.

Big groupsEveningViewsRelaxedClient outing
Fits
Group rates from 10 adults; private salon, open deck or whole boat for private events (own site); boat holds 1,600 (Biz New Orleans, 2015)
Walk
About 25 min from the convention centre
Tip
Boarding for the evening jazz cruise starts at 6 PM and it sails at 7 PM; the adult ticket with dinner was $107.50. Email Charters@glnosc.com for a private salon.

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