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The Broad Theater

Entertainment

Craving something better than the algorithm? The Broad Theater mixes indie gems with mainstream hits and, yes, the popcorn actually tastes…

636 N Broad St · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Craving something better than the algorithm? The Broad Theater mixes indie gems with mainstream hits and, yes, the popcorn actually tastes like popcorn. Slide through this week for the snack bar and a pre or post movie sip in the cozy bar, then debrief with friends like it’s your personal film club.”

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 4, 2026

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New Orleans Country Club

Entertainment

Members-only country club featuring a golf course, pool, and catering.

5024 Pontchartrain Blvd

“Members-only country club featuring a golf course, pool, and catering.”

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Joseph M. Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course

Entertainment

Challenging grass course with a restaurant, a clubhouse and nice facilities.

6514 Congress Dr

“Challenging grass course with a restaurant, a clubhouse and nice facilities.”

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Forbes Theater

Entertainment

Part of the National WWII Museum, this theater shows movies about World War II.

945 Magazine St

“Part of the National WWII Museum, this theater shows movies about World War II.”

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Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans

Entertainment

Golf course featuring a links-style layout, a driving range, and a banquet hall.

1500 Stonebridge Dr (Gretna)

“Golf course featuring a links-style layout, a driving range, and a banquet hall.”

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Lakewood Golf Club

Entertainment

Public golf course with a country club feel known for its fast greens, open layout and rough condition.

4801 General De Gaulle Dr

“Public golf course with a country club feel known for its fast greens, open layout and rough condition.”

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Solomon Victory Theater

Entertainment

Theater (tickets required) in National WWII Museum showing historical film "Beyond All Boundaries."

945 Magazine St

“Theater (tickets required) in National WWII Museum showing historical film "Beyond All Boundaries."”

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Bayou Oaks At City Park

Entertainment

Golf spot offering 2 mostly-flat 36-hole courses, plus a pro shop, a driving range & a bar & grill.

1040 Filmore Ave

“Golf spot offering 2 mostly-flat 36-hole courses, plus a pro shop, a driving range & a bar & grill.”

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City Putt Miniature Golf Course

Entertainment

Complex featuring 18-hole courses with Louisiana & New Orleans themes, plus a snack bar.

33 Dreyfous Dr

“Complex featuring 18-hole courses with Louisiana & New Orleans themes, plus a snack bar.”

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TPC Louisiana

Entertainment

Host of the Zurich Classic golf tournament, this course features a clubhouse and a pro shop.

11001 Lapalco Blvd (Avondale)

“Host of the Zurich Classic golf tournament, this course features a clubhouse and a pro shop.”

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Golf Club at Audubon Park

Entertainment

Short golf course situated within a park that's also a venue for weddings and other events.

6500 Magazine St

“Short golf course situated within a park that's also a venue for weddings and other events.”

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