I prefer the New Orleans side, but if you are visiting New Orleans you should take the ferry over and look around. More

There is a good view of the city from this side of the river, but the walk along the levee doesn't add much to the experience you can get from just riding the ferry across. There is nothing along the levee except some houses on one side and a ship repair yard on the other. Nothing is well-kept, and it's... More

I'm stunned to discover that there are already TWO reviews of the Algiers levee. I was sure I'd be first to write about the place. I visited New Orleans in 1997. When I went for a walk on the levee there was no one---tourist or local---in sight. I can remember a restaurant built on pilings in the river, but I... More

I am a new transplant and can tell you that I absolutely LOVE Algiers Point. We are in the process of restoring a double shotgun one block from the levee. The only problem with the levee is the amount of dog feces left on the levee by people who walk their dogs. (And there are a LOT of dogs here.)... More

As a resident of Old Algiers Point, I can boast that our levee is New Orleans best-kept secret. It is the only view of the French Quarter and the CBD, and it was recently voted one of the best places to kiss! Watching the sun set behind the city is a wonderful way to end a hectic day. More