Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower LOCAL AREA

The John A. Alario, Sr. Event Center is a multi-purpose facility and sports center that has become the hub of social and cultural activity on the west bank of the mighty Mississippi River. The 2,000-seat Main Arena plays host to events from basketball and boxing to consumer shows and graduations.

Algiers Point is the second oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, following the French Quarter. Algiers Point features the original home of Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World and boasts traditional New Orleans architecture tucked away in a residential neighborhood. The neighborhood also features a few restaurants and bars, which make Algiers Point a melting pot for culture in the city. For the film fanatics, Algiers Point is the center of New Orleans' film industry.

Located in Belle Chasse, LA, the NAS-JRB is the major military installation for the region.

The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is recognized as one of the leading aquariums in the United States. Located along the banks of the Mississippi River adjacent to the French Quarter directly across the Algiers-Canal Street Ferry from the Westbank!

Lush, recreational space housing an exotic mix of animals, plus a carousel and a dinosaur attraction.

The heart of the Big Easy is the centerpiece to New Orleans' vibrant culture and night life. Find everything from antiques, architecture, and artwork to street performers, great food, and entertainment.

One of the oldest neighborhoods in the United States, the French Quarter is one of those places you need to visit during your stay in or around New Orleans or you can’t truly say you visited New Orleans. Known for its vibrant jazz scene and unique Creole cuisine, the French Quarter is filled with stories and history. Having survived multiple fires and Hurricane Katrina, this beautiful row of narrow, walkable streets and aged buildings is home to street performers and musicians. Don’t miss it!

Harrah's Casino is the largest and only land based casino in New Orleans. Featuring slot machines, tables games, dining, and entertainment.

Consistently ranked as a top meeting venue in the country, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center excels at hosting events of every variety.

The New Orleans Fairgrounds is home to New Orleans' jazz & Heritage Festival as well as the Falland Winter home to horse racing for the city.

The Louisiana Superdome, now known as the Caesars Superdome, is a large, domed multi-purpose stadium in New Orleans, home to the New Orleans Saints and host to major events like the Sugar Bowl and concerts. Opened in 1975, it's famous for its massive steel-ribbed roof and capacity for nearly 70,000 people, serving as an iconic landmark that underwent significant repairs after Hurricane Katrina and extensive modernizations.

The Oakwood Center Shopping Mall is an indoor mall located directly across the street from the hotel. It's the best shopping in Gretna. Whether you’re a resident or just visiting, no trip to New Orleans’s historic French Quarter is complete without a stop at Oakwood Center. This dynamic shopping destination features something for everyone, from the hottest names in fashion to fun at the children’s play area and the exciting food court.

Ochsner Medical Center, located on the West Bank, is a 180-bed general medical and surgical facility that cares for severely or critically ill patients. It also offers select outpatient services. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, the medical center is home to a multidisciplinary team including more than 500 board-certified or board-eligible physicians, a highly trained nursing staff and other skilled allied-health professionals.

The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. The National WWII Museum, formerly known as The National D-Day Museum, is a military history museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., on Andrew Higgins Drive between Camp Street and Magazine Street.

NOLA Motorsports Park is a full service motorsports facility in Avondale, Louisiana approximately twenty minutes from downtown New Orleans

Gretna BMX is dedicated to providing a fun-filled opportunity for our community that promotes a healthy lifestyle, responsibility, family involvement, character development and good sportsmanship through the sport of BMX. Not only do members of our community find a healthy and fun way to spend their time, they also learn to value volunteerism and build lasting friendships in the spirit of healthy competition.

From museums to art galleries, the Warehouse/Arts District is a culture-seeker’s playground.

City Park, a 1,300-acre public park in New Orleans, Louisiana, is the 87th largest and 20th-most-visited urban public park in the United States. City Park is approximately 50% larger than Central Park in New York City, the municipal park recognized by Americans nationwide as the archetypal urban greenspace.

New Orleans is the sixth-largest cruise port in the United States, and demand for cruising from the Big Easy is growing for both Caribbean and river itineraries. Discover why cruising from New Orleans is like taking two vacations in one! Caribbean cruises by Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean. Mississippi River Cruises by American Cruise Lines and Viking.

New Orleans is a magical city and an amazing place to visit if you’re looking for unparalleled Southern cuisine, soulful blues and jazz music, rich cultural history, stunning 18th-century architecture, modern urban centers, a colorful combination of Creole, Caribbean, and European cultures, exciting festivals and parades, uniquely fun haunted home tours, and so much more. Don’t leave without visiting the famous French Quarter and the ever-popular Bourbon Street. In New Orleans, all are welcome!

Known the world over for famously being the nation’s largest contiguous exhibit hall and convention center, the New Orleans Convention Center shines as a true modern marvel of architectural ingenuity and cultural perseverance. Guests can expect a large number of amenities and on-site food vendors, as well as convenient proximity to a vast number of high-end shops and restaurants. Whether you’re visiting for a special convention or something else, you will want to come back for more.

Home to the Pelicans sports team, the Smoothie King Center is an iconic site in New Orleans that is home to some of this city’s best sporting events, concerts, and civil ceremonies. Tourists and locals alike flock to this center for its intimate venue atmosphere, large seating capacity and high-quality amenities that will leave a lasting impression upon its visitors for a long time. Basketball fans love the Smoothie King Center, and once you check out this stellar place, so will you.

Saenger Theatre is an atmospheric theatre in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mardi Gras World offers a behind the scenes look at one of New Orleans most iconic traditions, where visitors can explore working studios and see how elaborate parade floats and costumes are created. This year round attraction also highlights the history, artistry, and craftsmanship that bring the Mardi Gras celebration to life.