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The National WWII MuseumvsNew Orleans City Park
Both The National WWII Museum and New Orleans City Park are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The National WWII Museum ranks slightly better than New Orleans City Park. The National WWII Museum ranks #1 in New Orleans with praise from 10 publications including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and goop.
The National WWII Museum
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945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Fodor's "This vast and still expanding museum is a moving and well-executed examination of World War II events and aftermath." Full review
Concierge "A project that began as a museum dedicated to the Allied invasion of Normandy has become an ever-expanding exploration of World War II's causes and lasting impact."
Frommer's "Opened in 2000 on the anniversary of D-Day, to tell the story of Normandy and the 18 other U.S. amphibious operations worldwide on that fateful day." Full review
goop "Even if you have little to no interest in military history, don’t miss this moving tribute set in a massive industrial space in uptown New Orleans." Full review
Where "This living history tribute to the veterans of World War II is a world-class military archive." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The National World War II Museum charts the different military operations launched by the Americans during WWII." Full review
Afar Magazine "Plan on spending the better part of a day at the National World War II Museum, even if you profess limited interest in history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Originally opened to celebrate the work of local shipbuilder Andrew Higgins (his boats played a major role in the D-Day landings), this huge facility now honors all veterans of World War II, and has tripled in size in recent years" Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"You don't have to be a history buff to enjoy The National WWII Musuem, according to recent travelers. Having opened June 6, 2000 (the 56th anniversary of D-Day), the museum houses an..." Full review
New Orleans City Park Fodor's Frommer's
Not For Tourists Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
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1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124
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Fodor's "This 150-year-old, 1,300-acre expanse of moss-draped oaks and 11 miles of gentle lagoons is just 2 miles from the French Quarter, but feels like it could be another world." Full review
Frommer's "Once part of the Louis Allard plantation and recently named one of America's "Coolest Parks," City Park has been here a long time and has seen it all." Full review
Not For Tourists "Outdoor haven in the city. Dog park coming soon!"
Travel + Leisure "With an area of around 1,300 acres, City Park is one of the ten largest parks in the United States." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"City Park encompasses 1,500 lush acres at the head of Esplanade Avenuea, a broad boulevard that traces an old Choctaw Indian path from the river to the headwaters of Bayou St. John." Full review
Afar Magazine "The former has walking trails, botanical gardens, and an open-air sculpture garden, plus tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course, and a mini-golf course." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "City Park is half as big as Central Park in New York, and it's a popular green space year-round...the park is free and offers a welcome respite from the city’s downtown." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"City Park offers a lovely respite from the city and is a great place to spend an afternoon, according to recent visitors." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Three miles long, 1 mile wide, stroked by weeping willows and Spanish moss and dotted with museums, gardens, waterways, bridges, birds and the occasional alligator." Full review
