At the south end of the New Orleans business district, and just a block or two from the French Quarter, sits a cluster of huge hotels that service many of the larger conventions held in the city. This area stands in contrast with the more elegant architecture found in the Quarter or the Garden District. All the more a good reason to get out of your room or break away from that long business meeting to explore the charms this great city has to offer. The Riverwalk shopping mall offers just about what you would expect at any other mall. The food court does offer seating with a nice view of the river and the whole place is kept at a refreshingly chilly temperature making it a nice place to get out of the sun for a while.