Willowdale Travel Guide
New Orleans



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 acclaimed art galleries 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 renowned jazz scene 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 great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do

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

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in Willowdale

New Orleans Marriott
Great customer service and spacious rooms with great view and right outside the parades were amazing and a walking distance. Loved it
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
This hotel is right in the middle of everything. It's two blocks from bourbon street; it's on the parade path; and a few blocks from the casino. The room is large and the staff was great!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Awesome experience!
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Clean and good location
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Quiet
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE by IHG
Amazing staff starting with the valet guys
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Willowdale

Uptown and Carrollton District
If you're spending time in Uptown and Carrollton District, check out sights like Yulman Stadium or Audubon Zoo 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.

Mid-City
Appreciated for its gardens and live music, you might consider exploring Mid-City. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dreux Monument, and jump on the metro at Canal at Lopez Stop or Canal at Jeff Davis Stop to get around the city.

Audubon
While you're in Audubon, take in top sights like Audubon Zoo or Yulman Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Exposition Stop or Saint Charles at Calhoun Stop.

Mid-City District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or Mahalia Jackson Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo 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.

Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Caesars Superdome and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at Galvez Stop or Canal at Tonti Stop.
