New Orleans East Area Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 great live music in this walkable area.
National World War II Museum
Personal accounts, films and artifacts provide a thorough and informative look at World War II.
Tulane University
Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Things to do
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in New Orleans East Area
Super 8 by Wyndham New Orleans
Stay, parking and staff was good, we stayed for 2 days, breakfast was not expected only break and butter, No fruits or egg which commonly provided in buffet breakfast, apart from this it was a pleasent stay
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Westin New Orleans
Perfect location.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
New Orleans Marriott
Everything met our needs! We didn’t have a chance to eat the food because we were eating out with family, but we had the most comfortable stay and professional and courteous staff, as it should be! I highly recommend the Marriott! We were on the 34th floor asked if we could be close to an elevator ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
No room service even though it says so on your website. No room service for anything on New Years Day and not advertised.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful, room was clean. The balcony view was amazing.. the food was not good at all, tasted like it was heated up in a microwave. With one exception the beignet with strawberries were delicious and we had it twice while we stayed there..
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Breakfast was not tasty fairly cold and expensive
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around New Orleans East Area
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.
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.
Faubourg Marigny
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.
Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mahalia Jackson Theater and Louisiana Museum of African American History.
French Quarter
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.
Algiers
River views, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Algiers. Make a stop by Algiers Ferry Terminal or Mississippi River while you're exploring.
