Where to stay in Ninth Ward
![Labor Day shenanigans at Lincoln Beach. Lincoln Beach served New Orleans' African-American community during the time of segregation. You have to hop the levee/fence, cross the](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/bea090d63094990e7add2c820d4b027e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
New Orleans East Area
Visitors to New Orleans East Area enjoy its coffeehouses, and if you want to do some exploring, Lake Pontchartrain is worth a stop.
![Great spot to get a great skyline photo of New Orleans!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7f3a242ab14828e791c35a654b9678f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Bywater
Live music, bars, and historic sites highlight some of the noteworthy features of Bywater. Make a stop by Decatur Street or Mississippi River while you're exploring the neighborhood.
![Levee views](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f6d369aa1d7b190de055cdc515ac8b62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Gentilly
While visiting Gentilly, you might make a stop by sights like Frenchmen Street and Lake Pontchartrain.
![If you are ever in the Deep South go to Crazy Al's on Wednesdays. 5 dollars crabs.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/af551b66ebe4bd68a52f1a23572a6c4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Lake Catherine
If you're spending some time in Lake Catherine, Lake Pontchartrain is a top sight worth visiting.
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Desire Area
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Desire Area and surrounding area, you can visit Frenchmen Street and Musicians' Village.
![The Cajun Encounters tour took me to the Honey Island Swamp where I saw my first up-close, wild alligator. Not just one, but a whole bunch! Not to mention the turtles and local birds that are a lot different from the birds I'm used to in the north.
Our tour guide, Bishop, was fantastic. He was funny, personal, and knew his stuff. He also managed to attract not just gators but wild pigs as well.
If I go back to New Orleans--no--WHEN I go back, I fully intend on going on this tour again.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d64749fd3c3cb49006f670b63826a1ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Viavant
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Val Riess Park while you're exploring Viavant and the larger area.
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![Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/878400/878332/e07f42fe_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
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- House of Dance & Feathers
- Bourbon Street
- Canal Street
- Port of New Orleans
- Caesars Superdome
- Caesars New Orleans Casino
- Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
- National World War II Museum
- Tulane University
- Julia Street Cruise Terminal
- Jackson Square
- Smoothie King Center
- Audubon Aquarium
- Mardi Gras World
- Café du Monde
- Mississippi River
- Audubon Zoo
- French Market
- City Park
- Frenchmen Street
- Magazine Street
- Saenger Theatre
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- Royal Street
- Silver Slipper Casino
- Loyola University New Orleans
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- Lake Pontchartrain