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 acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals 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 lively bars and renowned jazz scene 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 acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Botanical Gardens
Find out about the history of New Orleans when you spend time at Botanical Gardens. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Louisiana Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Louisiana Children's Museum during your travels to New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

City Sightseeing New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Top hotels in City Park

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Room was only made up once during my visit. They need to work on housekeeping staff.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Was nice and clean, everyone was helpful and kind. Close to everything, great location
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

The Westin New Orleans
Cozy and very friendly environment Looking forward to stay here our next visit
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Very beautiful historic hotel very close to French Quarter, was perfect for getting ready for wedding as we needed a big suite and large lobby for gathering. The only complaint is that our room was not refreshed during the day and I would have appreciated it after a long day especially because this ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter
Breakfast was good but the first morning by 8 we had to wait for eggs. We had a tour booked so we ate everything else and never did get eggs. It was better after that. The rooms were clean but I did find an empty water bottle that did not belong to us. All the staff we talked to were very friendly ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
Deon is the only good thing about this property.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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 Louisiana Museum of African American History and Basin St. Station Visitor Information Cultural Center.

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.
