What to do in Eastern Louisiana, LA

Activities, attractions and tours

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One of the prettiest buildings in New Orleans.
Eastern Louisiana

Eastern Louisiana Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Eastern Louisiana has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Eastern Louisiana, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Eastern Louisiana with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Eastern Louisiana

Eastern Louisiana is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Eastern Louisiana, and make it a breeze to explore Eastern Louisiana and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Eastern Louisiana to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Eastern Louisiana, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Eastern Louisiana.

Eastern Louisiana attractions

Eastern Louisiana has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Eastern Louisiana to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Eastern Louisiana.

Looking for things to do in Eastern Louisiana can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Eastern Louisiana or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Eastern Louisiana attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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What to do in Eastern Louisiana


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French Quarter featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

French Quarter

4.5/5(154 area reviews)

One of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhoods is popular for an ecclectic blend of romantic history, stunning architecture, jazz and black arts.

French Quarter
Canal Street showing a city and street scenes

New Orleans Central Business District

4/5(98 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Bourbon Street, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.

New Orleans Central Business District
National World War II Museum which includes a city, street scenes and a bridge

Arts/Warehouse District

4/5(6 area reviews)

Get to the heart of modern New Orleans and explore renovated warehouses and modern galleries in this chic district.

Arts/Warehouse District
Colorful azaleas bloom in the Garden District of New Orleans creating a vibrant spring atmosphere

Garden District

5/5(2 area reviews)

This historic area was named to remember the plantation lands upon which the city was built.

Garden District
Panoramic view of New Orleans over the Mississippi

Lower Garden District

4/5(13 area reviews)

Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and Magazine Street.

Lower Garden District
Frenchmen Street featuring street scenes and night scenes

Faubourg Marigny

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. You can visit top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs, and jump on the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger Stop to see more of the city.

Faubourg Marigny

 

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