Riverbend Travel Guide
New Orleans
Popular places to visit
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.
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
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 acclaimed art galleries 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
Jean Lafitte Swamp & Bayou Boat Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Top hotels in Riverbend
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"On the positive side I have stayed here before three years ago and had a lovely room and the staff were wonderful. On the negative side this trip, again booked with Expedia.com, resulted in a poor room, on the top floor, at the very end of the corridor. The room was very dark and had a sloping roof. ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
"The room was very dark. Poor lighting in both the room itself and the bathroom. Location was great, but for a Marriott property I expected more"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
"The pool’s wall had a grease stain around the entire pool. I was quoted one price and was charged another. Just outside room 804, coffee had been dropped and it ran down the wall and a puddle on the floor. Never was it clean the 3 days I was there. The shower drained so slow I was always standing ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"Great stay great staff. Room was clean and comfortable just a little dark."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"All I can say is the hotel & staff did not disappoint. Excellent!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
New Orleans Marriott
"Very convenient location, great safety measures regarding access of guest floors. Clean room and linens."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverbend
Uptown and Carrollton District
If you're spending time in Uptown and Carrollton District, check out sights like Audubon Zoo or Magazine Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Tulane/Loyola Stop or St. Charles at Tulane University Stop.
Audubon
While you're in Audubon, take in top sights like Audubon Zoo or Magazine Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Exposition Stop or Saint Charles at Calhoun Stop.
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.
Milan
When in Milan and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Caesars Superdome or National World War II Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St. Charles at Foucher Stop or St. Charles at Lousiana Stop.
Touro
When in Touro and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like National World War II Museum or Lafayette Cemetery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Peniston Stop or Saint Charles at Constantinople Stop.
Central City
Consider a visit to House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum 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.
