East Riverside Travel Guide
New Orleans
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Popular places to visit
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Canal Street
Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a top convention centre in New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this walkable area.
Caesars New Orleans Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Caesars New Orleans Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in New Orleans? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in East Riverside
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Terrible customer service.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
Bar was great. Room was great & stayed cool all night! Great location
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
Do not recommend. They had roaches and their showers didn’t drain.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The hotel is centrally located. Even though my room was maybe 20 feet from Bourbon Street, it was very quiet.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Hotel was clean and offered a welcoming greeting when checking in and even offered a gift and small discounts to local restaurant and attractions. However, elevator was out of service two days in a row from 20th floor causing us to have to use stairs instead! During checkout got the rudest front ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
The hotel was terrific. The front desk helped us come in a day early and to find us a better room when we had a noisy meeting room across the hall. Really good pool and gym and the Desire restaraunt was yummy
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Riverside
Touro
When in Touro and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Smoothie King Center or National World War II Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Peniston Stop or Saint Charles at Constantinople Stop.
Irish Channel
If you're spending some time in Irish Channel, Magazine Street and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
Garden District
Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or Magazine Street while you're exploring the area.
Uptown Historic District
Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Uptown Historic District. Top attractions like Audubon Zoo and Magazine Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Jefferson Stop or St. Charles at Valmont Stop to see more of the city.
Lower Garden District
Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and National World War II Museum.
Central City
Consider a visit to Mckenna Museum of African American Art and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Central City. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at St. Charles at Felicity Stop or St. Charles at Euterpe Stop.
