Casinos

With more than 1,500 slots, over 30 table games and seven poker tables, this 24-hour casino serves up a satisfying gumbo of gambling options. That's not to mention Boomtown's five standout restaurants, which include the Bayou Market Buffet, a delightful smorgasbord of fresh, local seafood and high quality meats. Located only 13 miles outside the city, Boomtown affords Big Easy visitors big thrills and easy fun for an experience that doesn't disappoint.

Roll the dice and let the good times roll at Harrah's New Orleans. Located near the French Quarter, this heralded landmark and its incredible selection of more than 2,100 slots and over 100 table games make Harrah's the perfect place to play the odds in NOLA. After raising the stakes in the world-class poker room, guests can savor delectable dishes at Besh Steak or Bambu before cooling off at the ice bar in Masquerade nightclub.

At Treasure Ches, a full service casino on Lake Pontchartrain more than 950 one-armed bandits are waiting to surrender their loot to lucky winners. Table game enthusiasts can make the rounds at blackjack, roulette, craps and poker tables, and Treasure Chest is open to the wee hours on weekends so visitors can bet until the break of dawn. Treasure Chest is close to the airport and just 15 miles from New Orleans.