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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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Melrose Mansion

French Quarter

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$384

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Jan 7 - Jan 12

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

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Just a great place with great staff in a great location.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

The Pontchartrain Hotel

Lower Garden District

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$872

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Feb 15 - Feb 20

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

9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

It is a pretty good location and very easy to get on the green trolley car out the front door. Easy walk across street to get on streets walking towards Magazine Street to see street after street of the beautiful homes in this part of the Garden District. Staff was friendly. Little coffee shop off lobby was good and served the wonderful French Truck coffee.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Harrah’s Gulf Coast – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Summerville

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$425

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Jan 29 - Feb 3

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New York (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)

7.6/10 Good! (1,364 reviews)

room was ok, expected better. small.

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

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