Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in River Ridge

We've collected top 10 mentioned nature and parks in River Ridge from other articles such as Hand Luggage Only, Lonely Planet Top Choices, Bienville House Hotel.

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in River Ridge

Louis Armstrong Park
Louis Armstrong Park
4.5 (4516 ratings)4 (1003 ratings)
31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events.
701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
City parkNature & ParksPark
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
70 Best & Fun Things To Do New Orleans (Louisiana)
"New Orleans, Louisiana, isn’t particularly known for being lush with greenery. That’s probably why Louis Armstrong Park is one of the top green tourist attractions that New Orleans has to offer. It’s close to the teeming French Quarter so isn’t far displaced from the cultural aspects of the city, and with a huge 32-acre space, it’s often become the home of events and festivals."
Mentioned by Curbed New Orleans
The 31 best things to do in New Orleans with kids
"This 32-acre park located in the Treme neighborhood is a good option for kids to explore near the French Quarter. You'll find picturesque green space, a sculpture garden, and paths aplenty. View this post on Instagram"
City Park
City Park
4.7 (12606 ratings)4.5 (3929 ratings)
This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more.
1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
ParkNature & ParksCity park
Mentioned by Blake Hotel New Orleans
Top NOLA Parks for the Ultimate Spring Picnic
"This sprawling 1,300-acre masterpiece is one of the largest urban parks in the country, with a history reaching back over 170 years. Featuring an assortment of green spaces, massive oak trees, lagoons, and more, you’ll find a variety of atmospheres for your picnic. There are also numerous attractions within the park, including sculpture gardens, an amusement park, botanical gardens, bike trails, surrey and boat rentals, and the New Orleans Museum of Art, just to name a few."
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve French Quarter Visitor Center
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve French Quarter Visitor Center
4.6 (280 ratings)4.5 (902 ratings)
Center run by the National Park Service, with history exhibits, a gift shop & guided walking tours.
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Visitor centerNature & ParksNational ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
55 Best Things to Do in New Orleans (LA
"Protecting six different locations in and around NOLA, the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve adds up to 22,421 acres, encompassing bayou, prairie, swamp and the site of the Battle of New Orleans (1815) at Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery. The park also looks after the French Quarter Visitor Center, which maps the history of New Orleans and the many cultures of the Mississippi Delta in Louisiana, going into language, music, livelihoods and architecture. A little way south of New Orleans in Marrero is the expansive Barataria Preserve, where marsh, swamps and hardwood forest are crawling with gators, snakes and turtles."
Mentioned by Our Wander-Filled Life
Three Days in New Orleans: Our Itinerary
"We started our day with a visit to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Visitor Center. There are actually six different units within this one park site… The French Quarter Visitor Center is a great place to start your visit and get information not only about the Historical Park, but about the history of New Orleans. A ranger presentation at the French Quarter Visitor Center of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve."
Mentioned by Curbed New Orleans
The 31 best things to do in New Orleans with kids
"This swampy nature preserve is only a half-hour drive from downtown New Orleans, but its cypress trees, turtles, wildflowers, alligators, and 200-plus species of birds make it feel light years away. Explore the boardwalks on your own, or have kids earn a badge with the park’s Junior Ranger program. View this post on Instagram"
Crescent Park
Crescent Park
4.6 (1223 ratings)4.5 (74 ratings)
Compact park along the river offering trails, picnic areas & views of the city skyline.
Cres Park Trail, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by ArchDaily
An Architect’s Guide to New Orleans: 21 Unmissable Works of Architecture and Design
"In a bold move to reclaim New Orleans’ Riverfront, the development plan for this park began in 2007 as a public space project for both locals and tourists. Now anyone can enjoy a view of the city skyline that was previously reserved for those that worked on the river or in the wharves. The award-winning park can be accessed via elevator or by walking across one of several bridges that step over the city’s flood protection and rail tracks and connect the riverfront with the adjacent neighborhoods."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Top 10 city parks in New Orleans
"This waterfront park is our favorite spot in the city for taking in the Mississippi. Enter over the enormous arch at Piety and Chartres Streets, or at the steps at Marigny and N Peters Streets, and watch the fog blanket the nearby skyline. A promenade meanders past an angular metal-and-concrete conceptual "wharf" (placed next to the burned remains of the former commercial wharf)."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
An Awesome New Orleans Itinerary
"Finally, head to Crescent Park for a beautiful sunset view of the city, and after the sun goes down venture over to Frenchmen Street for some live jazz and blues. While tourists tend to visit Bourbon Street, you’ll see more locals on Frenchmen. For tonight’s live music, check out this listing by the local radio station."
Audubon Park
Audubon Park
4.7 (6098 ratings)4.5 (1567 ratings)
Park with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds.
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Blake Hotel New Orleans
Top NOLA Parks for the Ultimate Spring Picnic
"This spectacular oasis in the middle of NOLA’s uptown area features multiple picnic spots, playgrounds, a jogging trail, riding stables, a golf course, and more. It stretches from St. Charles Avenue (making it an easy trip on the streetcar) to Magazine Street, and right across Magazine, you’ll find the impressive Audubon Zoo."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
The Best New Orleans Itinerary: 3 Days in New Orleans
"Get your dose of nature at one of New Orleans’ two large parks.City Park is larger than Central Park in New York and is home to the New Orleans Museum of Art, as well as several gardens.Audubon Parkboasts the Audubon Zoo and is easily accessible by street car. Either way, both are excellent options for a relaxing afternoon."
Washington Artillery Park
Washington Artillery Park
4.5 (291 ratings)4 (70 ratings)
Outdoor space by the river featuring monuments, old artillery, artists & street performers.
768 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Photography & Travel
Ultimate Instagram Guide to New Orleans (26 Top Photo Spots)
"The Mississippi River is a very prominent part of New Orleans, so you have to get a picture along its banks. My favorite spot is just south of Jackson Square where you can get a nice shot of the Crescent City Connection Bridge in the background. This shot below was late in the day we arrived after a long flight."
Lake Pontchartrain
Lake Pontchartrain
4.6 (595 ratings)4 (281 ratings)
Massive estuary, the 2nd-largest inland saltwater body in the US, ringed with parks.
Louisiana, USA
LakeNature & ParksBodies of Water
Old River Road Plantation Adventure
Old River Road Plantation Adventure
4.6 (56 ratings)4.5 (437 ratings)
2041 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Sightseeing tour agencyNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by viator.com
THE TOP 10 Things To Do in New Orleans | Attractions & Activities
"Famed for the 300-year-old allée of live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss that flank its main entrance, Oak Alley Plantation has more to offer visitors than a quintessential view of a Southern plantation. Highlights include numerous exhibitions exploring the complexities of Southern and Louisiana history, 1,300 acres (526 hectares) of grounds, and the historic house itself—all within easy driving distance of New Orleans.More"
Mentioned by Hand Luggage Only
12 Very Best Things To Do In New Orleans
"About a one-hour drive from the centre of New Orleans, Oak Alley Plantation is well worth a visit if you’re heading out of the city. Now, a tour here will usually mean a two-hour stay but it’s well worth it if you want to learn more about the history of this house and plantation at your own pace. It’s easily one of the best things to do in New Orleans if you’ve got a car or on a wider road trip (like we were)."
Mentioned by Photography & Travel
Ultimate Instagram Guide to New Orleans (26 Top Photo Spots)
"Oak Alley Plantation is actually about an hour west of New Orleans, but it is such an amazing photo location, anyone visiting New Orleans should make the trip. It was definitely one of the highlights of our vacation. As you might expect, it is an old plantation house, located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, in the community of Vacherie, which is in St. James Parish."
Woldenberg Park
Woldenberg Park
4.5 (3756 ratings)4 (227 ratings)
Riverfront park with 16 acres of green space, jogging paths & Mississippi river views.
1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
ParkNature & ParksCity parkLive music venueJogging Paths & Tracks
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
70 Best & Fun Things To Do New Orleans (Louisiana)
"Louisiana is a state that is famous for its waterways and bayous, and New Orleans is no exception to the rule. Fronting the French Quarter is one of the best riverside parks in the city – Woldenberg Park. Originally the location of warehouses and wharves on the east bank of the Mississippi, the site was retooled in the 1980s and 1990s into a park."
Mentioned by Bienville House Hotel
The Best Parks in New Orleans: 5 Must-See Spots
"For a day of exploring in the French Quarter, Woldenberg Park is an essential stop. Located right where the Quarter meets the mighty Mississippi, the park begins at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and runs along the water to St. Philip Street. Picnic spots, gazebos, and waterfront benches provide some of the city’s best views of the river."
Mentioned by Hospitality of New Orleans
Best Parks Around New Orleans
"For example, at the Woldenberg Riverfront Park is a 16-acre park in front of downtown near everything. Woldenberg Riverfront Park is a wonderful place to go jogging or picnic. You’ll find people playing their music in the park."
New Orleans Botanical Garden
New Orleans Botanical Garden
4.6 (402 ratings)4 (135 ratings)
Long-established gardens with exotic species including orchids & cacti, plus seasonal plant sales.
5 Victory Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by Culture Trip
What to See in New Orleans’ City Park
"Funded by the WPA, the City Park Rose Garden, as it was called when it opened in 1936, has been expanded over the years to fit 12 acres of land featuring more than 2,000 varieties of plants from all over the world. In the early 1980s, the space was renamed the New Orleans Botanical Garden, but what has remained are the 10 sculptures commissioned by Mexican-American relief artist Enrique Alférez."
Mentioned by stem-works.com
Works - Places To Go in New Orleans
"The New Orleans Botanical Garden was designed during the Great Depression era as a project for the Works Progress Administration. It is one of the few examples of a public garden still remaining to this day from the Art Deco Period. Come out to see this amazing beauty and learn about the different plants that reside in the garden!"
Mentioned by Families Love Travel
19 Exciting Things To Do In New Orleans With Kids
"While meandering the New Orleans Botanical Garden, families can really take it easy in the Big Easy. Featuring more than 2,000 plants from around the world, aspiring naturalists will adore identifying plants and showing off their favorites. Open all year round, families can explore ten acres of thoughtfully designed gardens."

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in River Ridge

Estralita's Cafe / Carryout
Estralita's Cafe / Carryout
4.4 (121 ratings)
1022 Westbank Expy, Westwego, LA 70094, USA
Seafood restaurantBakeryCaterer
Mayhew Bakery
Mayhew Bakery
4.5 (56 ratings)
3201 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Bakery
Mentioned by Food & Wine
15 New Orleans Neighborhood Restaurants You Need in Your Life
"When Iraq war veteran Kelly Mayhew’s life fell apart, he started baking—these days, he’s not-so-secretly one of the most capable bakers in town, selling basket loads of baguettes (and so much more) from an old snowball stand in the middle of a residential section of Old Metairie on Mondays and Fridays. If there’s anything left by the time you get there, the regulars might just fight you for it."
Humble Bagel
Humble Bagel
4.6 (242 ratings)
4716 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Bagel shopBakeryBreakfast restaurant

Best Arts and Culture Places in River Ridge

Ariodante Contemporary Crafts
Ariodante Contemporary Crafts
4.9 (17 ratings)
Exhibition space & shop featuring a diverse range of artworks, made locally & constantly changing.
535 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Art gallery
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Contemporary Art Galleries in New Orleans
"If you walk for about 20 minutes from the edge of the famous French Quarter, you’ll come to Julia Street – a road where artists have displayed artwork for decades. Here, you’ll find the Ariodante Gallery, a small space brimming with character among its suave neighbors. It’s the perfect spot to pick up jewelry, glassworks, ceramics and fine art by local and regional artists."
Angela King Gallery
Angela King Gallery
4.6 (21 ratings)
241 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Art gallery
Mentioned by FrenchQuarter.com
Must-See French Quarter Art Galleries
"Many visitors pigeonhole New Orleans art as big, bright and made for tourists, but this is hardly the case at the Angela King Gallery, one of the best contemporary art galleries in the city. At any one time, the gallery showcases the work of up to 30 artists, whose talents range from oil paintings to mixed media to ink sketches. This is an extremely varied, diverse gallery, and a great stop for visiting (and local) art lovers."
Gallery Burguieres
Gallery Burguieres
4.8 (18 ratings)
736 Royal St #3173, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Art gallery
Mentioned by FrenchQuarter.com
Must-See French Quarter Art Galleries
"Ally Burguieres is passionate about both her art and the ethical treatment of animals, and has combined these interests into a gallery that is stuffed with paintings of animals. Some of these critters are engaged in almost anthropomorphic activities, and some are simply brought to life in a vibrant New Orleans color palette. You’ll also find art inspired by Alice in Wonderland and New Orleans street scenes."

Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in River Ridge

Rock N Roll Sushi
Rock N Roll Sushi
4.4 (70 ratings)
500 Port of New Orleans Pl Space 280, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Sushi restaurant
Ikura Hibachi And Sushi
Ikura Hibachi And Sushi
4.1 (679 ratings)
Unpretentious eatery featuring performing hibachi chefs, sushi rolls & other Japanese fare.
310 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Sushi restaurant
Cafe Zen
Cafe Zen
4.5 (171 ratings)
Sushi & sashimi plus creative maki rolls & cooked Japanese fare at a casual roadside eatery.
2112 Belle Chasse Hwy Ste 5, Gretna, LA 70056, USA
Japanese restaurantAsian restaurantSushi restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near River Ridge

4.7 (180 reviews)
Windsor Court Hotel
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$1000 /night
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4.2 (1159 reviews)
La Galerie French Quarter Hotel
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$166 /night
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4.3 (1039 reviews)
Le Pavillon New Orleans
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$149 /night
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