Visit West Riverside
Popular places to visit
Canal Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Canal Street, a popular shopping spot in New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Bourbon Street
You can learn more about the history of New Orleans when you visit a well-known site such as Bourbon Street. Experience the area's renowned jazz scene and great live music.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
National World War II Museum
National World War II Museum is a top museum in New Orleans with a story of its own. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Tulane University
Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Top hotels in West Riverside
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Service was great, everything was very clean . Great place to stay
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Staff was very helpful and courteous.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Westin New Orleans
Clean rooms, great location!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
New Orleans Marriott
Very clean. Nice lobby for hanging out. Easy walk to French Quarter. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Room was great a bit dusty in the vents but otherwise great
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
All good
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Riverside
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.
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 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.
Touro
When in Touro and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like National World War II Museum or Lafayette Cemetery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Peniston Stop or Saint Charles at Constantinople Stop.
Garden District
Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or Magazine Street while you're exploring the area.
Irish Channel
If you're spending some time in Irish Channel, Magazine Street and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
West Riverside Travel Guide
- Canal Street
- Bourbon Street
- Port of New Orleans
- Caesars New Orleans Casino
- Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
- National World War II Museum
- Tulane University
- Mardi Gras
- Jackson Square
- Frenchmen Street
- Magazine Street
- Saenger Theatre
- Café du Monde
- Royal Street
- Loyola University New Orleans
- French Market
- Audubon Aquarium
- Audubon Park
- Audubon Zoo
- New Orleans Riverwalk Shopping Center
- New Orleans Museum of Art
