Willowdale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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 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.
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.
Activities
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Our pick of the best Willowdale Hotel Deals
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
"Qc didn’t feel like it worked well enough to get cold. Breakfast did say included when booking but you do have to pay for it."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
"Pay too much for no free breakfast that’s why it’s not 5 stars"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"Close to everything and very nice hotel worth the money."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"Beautiful facility and we couldn’t have asked for a better location. We could easily walk to all of the shops and sights during the early day and stop back by the room to shower and change for the evening. We found ourselves saying, “We are going right by the hotel anyway” on many occasions which ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
New Orleans Marriott
"Everything"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Willowdale
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.
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 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.
Mid-City District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or St. Louis Cemetery 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.
