New Orleans East Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Bourbon Street showing street scenes and a city

Bourbon Street

4/5(56 reviews)

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

Bourbon Street
Canal Street showing signage

Canal Street

4/5(72 reviews)

Get to the heart of New Orleans through Canal Street.

Canal Street
Port of New Orleans

Port of New Orleans

4/5(38 reviews)

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.

Port of New Orleans
Caesars Superdome

Caesars Superdome

4/5(14 reviews)

Caesars Superdome is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Caesars Superdome
National World War II Museum showing aircraft and interior views

National World War II Museum

4.5/5(17 reviews)

A rare collection of artefacts, memorabilia and documents piece together the story of America’s involvement in the Second World War.

National World War II Museum
Jackson Square

Jackson Square

4.5/5(65 reviews)

Chill out Southern-style in this freewheeling park with a fascinating past.

Jackson Square

Activities

Fly a Plane in New Orleans: No Experience or License Required

Fly a Plane in New Orleans: No Experience or License Required

AU$439
per adult
Fly a Plane in New Orleans: No Experience or License Required
New Orleans VIP Sightseeing Flight with Champagne & Chocolates or Wine & Cheese

New Orleans VIP Sightseeing Flight with Champagne & Chocolates or Wine & Cheese

AU$304
per adult
New Orleans VIP Sightseeing Flight with Champagne & Chocolates or Wine & Cheese
New Orleans Helicopter City Tour

New Orleans Helicopter City Tour

AU$353
per adult
New Orleans Helicopter City Tour
New Orleans Night Sightseeing Flight

New Orleans Night Sightseeing Flight

AU$292
per adult
New Orleans Night Sightseeing Flight
Aerial Tour

New Orleans Sightseeing Flight

AU$251
per adult
New Orleans Sightseeing Flight
New Orleans City Lights Night Helicopter Tour

New Orleans City Lights Night Helicopter Tour

AU$469
per adult
New Orleans City Lights Night Helicopter Tour
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Our pick of the best New Orleans East Area Hotel Deals

Trident Inn & Suites, New Orleans
Trident Inn & Suites, New Orleans
2.5 out of 5
12340 I-10 Service Rd, New Orleans, LA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Everything and everyone were excellent 👌 we will stay again ❣️"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

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Trident Inn & Suites, New Orleans
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$223 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$223
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,889 reviews)
"Beautiful place, excellent location. The staff was helpful and very knowledgeable. We booked our tours through the hotel. I would probably make a different choice for the room as a junior suite with King bed does not give a lot of space. We would definitely book again."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

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 AU$195 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$195
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,143 reviews)
"I had an amazing experience at Wyndham. The staff was very friendly & helpful. Our room was nice. I will definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
4 out of 5
444 St Charles Ave New Orleans Louisiana, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$192 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$192
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,420 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay for the most part. There were 1 or 2 small thins that came up and I was helped immediately. Thank you."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
3.5 out of 5
541 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$198 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$198
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,144 reviews)
"Definitely will stay here again the four points at Sheridan was in a great location of Bourbon Street as soon as you walk out you have more shops and clubs you could go to especially would have a great weekend and if you don’t, you are very close to Canal Street, which also has great restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
4.5 out of 5
739 Canal Street at Bourbon, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$222 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$222
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,710 reviews)
"I love that this hotel is at the corner of Canal and Bourbon. In a few steps you can catch the Canal or St. Charles streetcars. And if you are into the nightlife, you are right on Bourbon Street or take the streetcar down to the Casino!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around New Orleans East Area

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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
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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
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Faubourg Marigny

4.5/5(5 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
St Louis Cemetery which includes heritage elements

Mid-City District

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

Mid-City District
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Tremé

3.5/5(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(113 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

New Orleans East Area Travel Guide

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