Basin St Station New Orleans Welcome Center
The Basin St Station Welcome Center should be your first stop when you arrive in New Orleans. Located just outside the French Quarter at 501 Basin St, the Basin St Station is not just a New Orleans Visitor Center but a Visitor Information and Cultural Center wrapped up in one. Basin St Station presents an authentic introduction to New Orleans for locals and visitors alike. The first floor of this building is filled with travel information, travel guides, attraction brochures, historic New Orleans photos, several exhibits, kiosks, a huge satellite map of the region, a scaled model of the French Quarter, a gift shop with souvenirs, sodas and snacks, and lots of New Orleans history. There are also friendly travel counselors that can help you build a custom itinerary filled with things that you want to see and do while in New Orleans. While you are at the Basin St Station take a short break and watch the video “New Orleans: Cultural Crossroads of America”. It plays continuously throughout the day.
Official Louisiana Travel Information Center * Jackson Square
There is an official Louisiana Travel Information Visitors Center located on Jackson Square at 529 St. Anne Street. There is no one there to sell you anything or scam you. Inside you will find helpful Louisiana State Tourist employees eager to answer your questions and ensure you find the attractions you are looking for. Here you will find a room of travel information such as magazines, travel guides, coupons, and brochures. I believe there hours are 9am - 5pm.
National Park Visitors Center * French Quarter
There is a National Park Visitors Center located in the French Quarter at 419 Decatur Street. Here you will find exhibits, tourist information and travel guides on National Park properties in the New Orleans area such as the Chalmette Battlefield, the Jean Lafitte National Park (Barataria Preserve), and the New Orleans Jazz National Park. They also have exhibits, walking tours, films, music performances, folk life and cooking demonstrations, and talks by rangers to help you understand the history and culture of New Orleans and the Mississippi River Delta. I believe this visitors center is open 7 days a week from 9am – 5pm.