City Park Travel Guide
New Orleans





Popular places to visit

City Park
After visiting City Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

New Orleans Museum of Art
One of America’s most influential galleries celebrates the city’s rich cultural heritage as well as art from around the world.

New Orleans Botanical Garden
After visiting New Orleans Botanical Garden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.

Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
You can browse the exhibits at Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Botanical Gardens
Find out about the history of New Orleans when you spend time at Botanical Gardens. Discover the lively bars and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Tad Gormley Stadium
Catch an event at Tad Gormley Stadium during your trip to New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals 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

Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in City Park

New Orleans Marriott
Great location, professional and very helpful staff, clean rooms and wonderful perks and amenities.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
The room was right in front of the elevators, it was loud every day and two days someone threw up right in front of our room. The bathtub was also gross and they didnt have bath mats available. I also requested a cleaning and they didnt leave any towels or toiletries. This was two days after mardi ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Nice place.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Room was nice clean and fine. Wish there was a closet to hang my dresses. Bed was very comfy
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Cleanliness, amenities, and location
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE by IHG
Great staff, good location. Restaurant on site had phenomenal food and staff.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City Park

Mid-City District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Degas House Historic Home Courtyard and Inn or Fair Grounds Race Course and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.

Mid-City
Appreciated for its gardens and live music, you might consider exploring Mid-City. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dreux Monument, and jump on the metro at Canal at Lopez Stop or Canal at Jeff Davis Stop to get around the city.

Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mahalia Jackson Theater and New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & History.

Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Caesars Superdome and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at Galvez Stop or Canal at Tonti Stop.

Faubourg Marigny
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. You can visit top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs, and jump on the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger Stop to see more of the city.

French Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.
