Black Pearl Travel Guide
New Orleans
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Popular places to visit
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Canal Street
Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a top convention centre in New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this walkable area.
Caesars New Orleans Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Caesars New Orleans Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in New Orleans? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Things to do
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
City Sightseeing New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Top hotels in Black Pearl
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
The room was lovely in all respects except for sound insulation. You could hear people talking in the hallways and music from outside the hotel across the street. This noise level interfered with my sleep.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Great location. Cold room. Hot shower and good beds
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
Overpriced, dirty, and rude staff avoid Paid a premium for three nights and got a run-down room with a side of contempt. We arrived during the French Quarter Festival a major annual event the hotel knew was happening to find every street to the property closed. Spent over an hour driving in circles ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
New Orleans Marriott
Wonderful location
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Temperature in room was hard to regulate All staff were very friendly Elevators always arrived quickly Live music in bar was way too loud; bar tenders were friendly
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
The biggest issue we had was lack of bright lighting in the rooms. Lighting needs to be improved.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Black Pearl
Audubon
While you're in Audubon, take in top sights like Audubon Zoo or Magazine Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Exposition Stop or Saint Charles at Calhoun Stop.
Uptown and Carrollton District
If you're spending time in Uptown and Carrollton District, check out sights like Audubon Zoo or Magazine Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Tulane/Loyola Stop or St. Charles at Tulane University Stop.
Uptown Historic District
Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Uptown Historic District. Top attractions like Audubon Zoo and Magazine Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Jefferson Stop or St. Charles at Valmont Stop to see more of the city.
Touro
When in Touro and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like National World War II Museum or Lafayette Cemetery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Peniston Stop or Saint Charles at Constantinople Stop.
Central City
Consider a visit to Mckenna Museum of African American Art and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Central City. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at St. Charles at Felicity Stop or St. Charles at Euterpe Stop.
Garden District
Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or Magazine Street while you're exploring the area.
