For the best free seat on the mighty Mississippi, head to Woldenberg Riverfront Park, the breezy green ribbon that runs along the river right in front of the French Quarter.
Locals call the paved promenade the Moon Walk, and it is pure joy: watch riverboats and cargo ships glide past, feel the breeze coming off the water, and gaze across at the West Bank. The park’s lawns, fountains and public art sculptures make it a perfect pause between Quarter adventures.
Couples love it at sunset, joggers and cyclists use it as their riverfront highway, and families spread out on the grass while the kids play.
Practical tip: arrive about 30 minutes before sunset for the golden light over the water — and bring a camera, because the skyline views here are postcard-perfect.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Infrogmation of New Orleans
