Lower Garden District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this walkable area.
Mardi Gras World
Get an inside view into preparations for one of the world’s most famous annual festivals.
Annunciation Square
After visiting Annunciation Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
St. Alphonsus
Learn about the local history of New Orleans when you take a trip to St. Alphonsus. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Coliseum Square
After visiting Coliseum Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Things to do
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Top hotels in Lower Garden District
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
Room had a musty odor, half bath sink drain was very slow to drain and water would never get hot, shower got hot, but not the half bath sink. Beds were comfy and they seemed clean. Nice amount of room and hvac system worked well. There was a lot of outside noise in the room. There was limited amount ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
Always love the staff here, everyone is welcoming
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center
This is our second time to visit this property. It’s just as great this time as it was our first visit.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Pontchartrain Hotel
Stayed at the hotel while visiting Tulane University. The easy access to the trolly provided great transportation without using Ubers. Super friendly staff and gorgeous well appointed rooms. We also loved the cafe and bar on the first floor and the rooftop bar and view was the cherry on top!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Warehouse Arts District
Staff and room was great with the exception of not having a microwave in the room However, the amenities were too expensive! $4 for a 16oz bottle of water!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Place is in the perfect spot close to restaurants and amenities
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower Garden District
Faubourg Lafayette
When in Faubourg Lafayette and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Caesars Superdome or Canal Street 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.
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.
Arts/Warehouse District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. Top attractions like Ogden Museum of Southern Art and National World War II Museum 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.
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.
Irish Channel
If you're spending some time in Irish Channel, Magazine Street and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
New Orleans Central Business District
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Bourbon Street, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.
