Irish Channel 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries 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.

National World War II Museum
Personal accounts, films and artifacts provide a thorough and informative look at World War II.

Tulane University
Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do

Irish Channel Bike Bar Tour: Murals, History and Bar Crawl

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Top hotels in Irish Channel

The Westin New Orleans
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

New Orleans Marriott
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Irish Channel

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.

Lower Garden District
Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and National World War II Museum.

Central City
Consider a visit to House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum 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.

Faubourg Lafayette
When in Faubourg Lafayette and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Caesars Superdome or National World War II Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St. Charles at Melpomene Stop or Saint Charles at Martin Luther King Jr. 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.

Arts/Warehouse District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. Top attractions like National World War II Museum and The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Julia Stop or Saint Charles at Saint Joseph Stop to see more of the city.