West Lake Forest Travel Guide

New Orleans

Popular places to visit

Canal Street showing signage

Canal Street

4/5(122 reviews)

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.

Canal Street
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Caesars Superdome

4/5(14 reviews)

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.

Caesars Superdome
Bourbon Street showing street scenes and a city

Bourbon Street

3.5/5(120 reviews)

The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.

Bourbon Street
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Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

3.5/5(13 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a top convention centre in New Orleans. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
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Caesars New Orleans Casino

4/5(15 reviews)

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 renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.

Caesars New Orleans Casino
National World War II Museum featuring interior views and aircraft

National World War II Museum

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Personal accounts, films and artifacts provide a thorough and informative look at World War II.

National World War II Museum

Things to do

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

฿1,007
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
passengers aboard swamp boat in New Orleans

Jean Lafitte Swamp & Bayou Boat Tour from New Orleans

฿1,007
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Jean Lafitte Swamp & Bayou Boat Tour from New Orleans
Go City: New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum

฿2,642
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Creole Queen Sunday Jazz Brunch

Creole Queen Jazz Brunch

฿1,384
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Jazz Brunch
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Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour

฿1,856
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

฿1,101
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
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Top hotels in West Lake Forest

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,929 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,929
฿5,559 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,009 reviews)
Wonderful

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿2,764 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,764
฿4,216 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,942 reviews)
The entire stay was amazing. Great stay

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿5,243 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
฿5,243
฿7,146 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,762 reviews)
Love this place will stay here everything I visit

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

New Orleans Marriott
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

5 out of 5
130 Roosevelt Way New Orleans LA
The price is ฿7,107 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿7,107
฿8,413 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
This hotel provides above and beyond service.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

4 out of 5
601 Loyola Avenue New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,095 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
฿4,095
฿5,811 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,519 reviews)
Wonderful Mardi Gras Ball night!!!

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE by IHG

Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE by IHG

3.5 out of 5
301 Dauphine St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿2,823 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿2,823
฿4,254 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,521 reviews)
The room was very nice.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around West Lake Forest

The Cajun Encounters tour took me to the Honey Island Swamp where I saw my first up-close, wild alligator. Not just one, but a whole bunch! Not to mention the turtles and local birds that are a lot different from the birds I'm used to in the north. Our tour guide, Bishop, was fantastic. He was funny, personal, and knew his stuff. He also managed to attract not just gators but wild pigs as well. If I go back to New Orleans--no--WHEN I go back, I fully intend on going on this tour again.

New Orleans East Area

3/5(3 area reviews)

New Orleans East Area is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Pontchartrain and Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge.

New Orleans East Area
The Cajun Encounters tour took me to the Honey Island Swamp where I saw my first up-close, wild alligator. Not just one, but a whole bunch! Not to mention the turtles and local birds that are a lot different from the birds I'm used to in the north. Our tour guide, Bishop, was fantastic. He was funny, personal, and knew his stuff. He also managed to attract not just gators but wild pigs as well. If I go back to New Orleans--no--WHEN I go back, I fully intend on going on this tour again.

Viavant - Venetian Isles

While visiting Viavant - Venetian Isles, you might make a stop by sights like Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge and King Hung Shrine.

Viavant - Venetian Isles
Great spot to get a great skyline photo of New Orleans!

Bywater

Live music, bars and historical sites are some highlights of Bywater. Make a stop by Decatur Street or Mississippi River while you're exploring.

Bywater
Frenchmen Street featuring street scenes and night scenes

Faubourg Marigny

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. You can visit top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs, and jump on the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger Stop to see more of the city.

Faubourg Marigny
Saint Augustine Church which includes a church or cathedral and a sunset

Tremé

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mahalia Jackson Theater and New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & History.

Tremé
French Quarter featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

French Quarter

4.5/5(151 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.

French Quarter

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