West Riverside Travel Guide
New Orleans
Visit West Riverside
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.
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.
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 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
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Top hotels in West Riverside
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"Amazing location, great service, the hotel itself is beautiful. We got the king bed room, the bed was comfy and the room was still dark in the morning so it was so nice we got to sleep in. However the room was super tiny but that didn’t really bothered us. The concierge was really helpful. The bar ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
"We truly enjoyed our stay. Check in was amazing Dion was so helpful. We arrived around 10am and we were able to get a room right away. I do wish the room had drawers for clothing and more hanging space I had to live out of my suitcase. The only other issue we had was a missed cleaning and we were ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
"Nice property"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"Charles at check-in and whenever we strolled past the front desk he greeted us with a smile. Billy at Concierge was mist accommodating with the city tour. Bellman “D” (from Jamaica) was so kind and helpful with walking directions and sharing an umbrella with us. He also made sure my Uber was booked ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"Staff were readily available and very helpful. Great customer service. The beds were very comfortable which is very important to me. We had a great experience. Would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
New Orleans Marriott
"You can't beat the location - on the edge of the Quarter, across the street from the streat car line, 3 blocks from Bourbon and the St. Charles street car, walkable to the art district. My only rub is that the property charges a "destination fee" which is really a cost that should be reflected in ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Riverside
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.
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.
Touro
When in Touro and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Lafayette Cemetery or Irish Channel Area Architectural District and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Peniston Stop or Saint Charles at Constantinople Stop.
Milan
When in Milan and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Caesars Superdome or Lafayette Cemetery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St. Charles at Foucher Stop or St. Charles at Lousiana Stop.
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.
Irish Channel
If you're spending some time in Irish Channel, Magazine Street and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
