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The city of New Orleans is a highly respected destination for adventure. It is also a popular business center for both local and international commerce. Many people who arrive in the Crescent City for business leave their families behind while they are away. Thanks to companies such as Accent OCA, it is not necessary to leave your children behind in the care of another.

Corporate Childcare Lets Children Experience Travel, Too

Corporate childcare is a well-received concept that has many benefits to today’s working moms and dads. Not only can they bring their children along on their business trip, they are also able to share the experience with their kids. During the day you can rest assured that your children are well taken care of and occupied with a multitude of healthy events. During the evening, parents are free to spend time exploring their business city as a family.

New Orleans for Kids

Even though New Orleans may have a Mardi Gras reputation, there are many great family activities to be had while here on business. Remember that Bourbon Street is only one street in the city and the children who live here are never bored or without healthy or appropriate activities.

Worlds of Wonder

Making arrangements for educational tours through Accent OCA is simple, so why not sign your kids up for a trip to the Audubon Insectarium? Curious minds will love to explore every nook and corner of this wildly popular insect museum. Both the Audubon Zoo and Cool Zoo Water Park are great places to spend the day, as is the Aquarium of the Americas where numerous aquatic life, including a 400,000-gallon tank, can be seen.

Love to Learn

If your kids love to learn, New Orleans is home to the Louisiana Children’s Museum. Located in the Arts District along Julia Street, kids of all ages can enjoy the many activities including piloting a life-size tugboat. The Outdoor Kid-Friendly Museum is an incredible display of accessible art that invites all kids, while the life-size boats and plans at the National World War II Museum is an ideal place to take in some real-life history.

Ride the River

Before you leave New Orleans a riverboat ride is a must. Floating down the mighty Mississippi River is a great way to see the city from a different perspective while learning about the surrounding history. If you’re able to do this as a family event, these paddle boats offer the perfect opportunity for parents and kids to not only learn, but to also enjoy the sounds of local jazz musicians while taking in a family dinner in style.

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If you have to travel to New Orleans on business, consider bringing the kids along for the ride. While the idea may sound a bit foreign, more companies are allowing their employees to bring their children on business trips – and providing the resources to make it happen. There are many rewards to bringing the kids along on business, as parents don’t have to arrange for child care or miss out on valuable family time. And when having their children in tow, employees are better able to focus on their work, knowing that their family is right around the corner.

Not all business trips will be kid friendly, so it’s important to choose cities that are conducive to young children. New Orleans is a family-friendly city, so if you have a business trip coming up soon, start planning for the family.  Talk to your employer about arranging for family-friendly hotels and onsite child care such as Accent OCA for when you’re in meetings.

What else can you do when you bring your children to New Orleans on a business trip?

The Audubon Zoo has more than 1,300 creatures, including the Komodo dragon, Bengal tigers and rare white alligators.

The Monteleone is a stunning hotel that turns the heads of passerbys. Although a prestigious hotel, rates for kids are affordable, and little ones will love the heated rooftop pool and revolving piano bar.

Kids will take an active interest in the “cities of the dead” or above-ground tombstones; something only seen in New Orleans.

Little hands will love exploring the 30,000 square foot Louisiana Children’s Museum with a mini supermarket and rock climbing wall.

Children love riding around in the wooden electric cars through the streets of New Orleans. Rides are only $1.25, making this an affordable activity.

Other fun activities for kids include airboat tours, fishing expeditions, aquariums, swamp tours and museums. Not only can you enjoy many fun, budget-friendly activities in between meetings, but also New Orleans caters to visitors and their families, which means easier access to child care. With onsite children’s arrangements like Accent OCA, you won’t have to worry about leaving your children with a stranger. All activities provided are safe, secure and fun for kids of all ages.

With this unique approach toward out-of-town business meetings, you don’t have to sacrifice valuable time with the kids at the expense of your work. To learn more about these wonderful opportunities, work with a DMC that can help you find age-appropriate activities, restaurants and hotels that cater to children.

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