9 Bizarre Activities In New Orleans You Never Thought About Doing But Should

See where our famous floats are made over at Mardi Gras World. Learn about the history of Mardi Gras, try on costumes, meet the talented artists who work year round on these floats, and even enjoy a slice of King Cake. Located at 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130.

Body bags, coffins, and skulls are just some of the items on display at this unique museum. You’ll also be able to read letters from infamous serial killers, and view some of the Manson family photos. Warning, this museum isn’t for the squeamish. 227 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70112.

Think you have the smarts to solve the puzzle and escape the room before time runs out? Get a group of friends together and test your wits over at Escape My Room. There are multiple rooms to choose from, each varying in intensity and difficulty. Located at 633 Constance St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130.

You’ll have a memorable experience over at the Pharmacy Museum. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building was once an apothecary owned by the first licensed pharmacist in the country, Louis J Dufilho, Jr. You’ll learn about past medical procedures, medicinal herbs, and even some gris-gris potions used by Voodoo practitioners. Located at 514 Chartres St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130.

Discover the dark side of New Orleans and perhaps have a paranormal encounter on a ghost tour. There are several to choose from, ranging from tours of the French Quarter to haunted cemeteries. There’s even a haunted bar crawl!

In 1988, artist Kenny Hill purchased a plot of land, and began building sculptures. In less than 10 years, there were more than 100 amazing sculptures. Primarily religious, the figures are a mixture of Biblical reference and good vs. evil. In 2000, he was evicted for not keeping the grass and weeds under control. The site was gifted to Nicholls State University and opened to the public in 2002. A walk through these colorful gardens is certainly a memorable experience. Located at 5337 Bayouside Dr, Chauvin, Louisiana 70344.

Enjoy the night life of New Orleans while cruising down a colorful bike lit up with LED lights. Grab 10 to 20 of your friends and have the time of your life as you ride around the city, stopping off at different locations to grab a drink or catch your breath. Located at 1419 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70116.

If you've never been to the Music Box Village, you're in for a treat. Visit during the day to explore and play with different, unconventional items to create rhythms on your own or visit during the evenings when they have a live performance for a truly memorable experience. Find it at 4557 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117.