Fresh air and lovely surroundings await you at Val Riess Park. If you need some time out from all that sightseeing, this place is a welcome respite.

This recreation and green space is located in the riverside suburb of Chalmette. Val Riess Park is free for you to explore, making for a fun and affordable day out! Make sure you have enough time to look around some nearby sights, like Crescent Park, Chalmette Battlefield and Oakwood Center.

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Hilton New Orleans Riverside

New Orleans Central Business District

$468

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Dec 21 - Dec 26

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Boston (BOS) to New Orleans (MSY)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,159 reviews)

Love the location, the vibe and the food and drinks.

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

The Revelry

Central City

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$1,911

per person

Dec 17 - Dec 22

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to New Orleans (MSY)

10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

Really nice space. Tons of kitchen and lounging space. Communication was a breeze with our host. Any questions was answered swiftly. Will stay here again.

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

The Eleanor New Orleans

New Orleans Central Business District

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$960

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Jan 14 - Jan 19

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New York (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews)

The floor plan and number of bedrooms was great! It needed to be cleaned and had some broken and beat up stuff. It just needs some TLC and it would be great!

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

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Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

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New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

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