Vue Orleans Observation Deck
4.7(441)4.7 out of 5 stars, 441 reviews New Orleans, LA
About Vue Orleans Observation Deck
Vue Orleans uniquely combines a high-tech, interactive museum experience focused on New Orleans' rich history and culture with a spectacular 360-degree observation deck. It offers an engaging educational journey through holograms, multi-wall videos, and interactive displays, culminating in panoramic city views from the 33rd and 34th floors, making it a comprehensive introduction to the city.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families wanting an interactive and educational introduction to New Orleans history and culture.Visitors seeking panoramic views of the city.A family activity on a rainy day due to its predominantly indoor nature.Families with school-aged children or teens interested in technology and learning.A relaxing activity when family members are tired of extensive walking, as it offers seating at exhibits.
Why families love it
- High-tech interactive exhibits, including historical figures in hologram, a detailed cuisine display, and a music display, were praised for being informative and well-executed.
- The movie room features a seamless video displayed on three walls, with the back row offering the best view.
- Elevator rides both up and down are animated with small videos displayed on three entire walls, creating an immersive experience.
- Spectacular 360-degree city views are available from both indoor and outdoor observation decks, even on cloudy days.
- The experience is described as very fun, interactive, and highly educational, covering New Orleans history, culture, food, floods/port, and music.
- A guided tour option is available and highly recommended, with guides described as kind and informative.
Insider tips
- Sit at the back of the movie room for the best view of the three-wall video.
- Consider purchasing the 'all-inclusive ticket' to get the full experience, which includes a complimentary drink.
- Look for discounts on platforms like Groupon; tickets were found for $20 each.
- Be aware that it can get quite windy on the outdoor observation deck.
- This venue makes an excellent first stop for visitors to New Orleans, providing an interactive overview of the city's background and culture.
- It's a great activity for a low-energy day or when tired from walking, due to the availability of seating at exhibits.
Good to know before you go
- Families primarily seeking extensive food and drink options at the venue's cafe.
- Families with toddlers or very young children who need active play, as the venue focuses on interactive learning and observation.
- If you are expecting an activity that will occupy several hours without any special events, as the core experience can be completed in under an hour.
- The cafe's food and drink selection was noted as a bit underwhelming.
- There is no seating outside on the observation deck, only inside.
- Value
- The experience is consistently rated as worth the time and money. While specific full ticket prices are not given, a Groupon discount offered tickets for $20 each, which was considered a good value. The 'all-inclusive ticket' is recommended for the full experience and includes a complimentary drink. Individual drinks, such as the Frozen Hurricane, are available for purchase and considered 'worth the extra'.
- Food
- A cafe is available on-site, but its food/drink selection was described as underwhelming.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations for special needs mentioned in the reviews, but the nature of the observation deck and interactive exhibits suggests general accessibility for movement.
- Safety
- No specific safety features were explicitly mentioned in the reviews.
What parents say
"Wow! What a great place! The Historical figures in Hologram were done very well and informative. The display on cuisine was informative as well as the music display. I really like the movie room near the elevator. The video showed seamlessly on the three walls. Sit at the back for the best view. The elevator up and down also contained small videos, on three of the entire elevator walls, while you go up to the top or down. The drink was worth the extra-great Frozen Hurricane. The view outside was spectacular-even on a cloudy day. All the Staff was extremely nice especially when explaining how t"
2 weeks ago
"This place is a must visit. A very fun/interactive thing to do. It was very educational I definitely recommend getting the all inclusive ticket so that you can get the full experience. We had a guided tour and our guide was amazing she was very kind and informative. We learned a ton about new Orleans history and culture. The museum had lots of different materials from the heritage. It is very educational. The visuals are out of this world. We saw a small film and got to ride the elvelvator up to the 33rd floor where there is an observation deck. The inside of the elevator is animated with a sh"
a month ago
"Got tickets from Groupon for $20 each to go up which was a good discount. You’ll walk through a very short historical museum at the first floor before getting into an elevator. On your ride up you’ll get to watch a little video inside the elevator. The top is a little underwhelming but the view is still pretty. There’s an indoor viewing deck with historical information and if you go up the gold elevator there’s an outdoor deck with a small cafe. The best part is the outdoor area where you can walk around a 360 circle to see the city from every angle. Beware it can get quite windy. Overall it w"
a month ago
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