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 renowned jazz scene 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 top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums 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.
Tad Gormley Stadium
Catch an event at Tad Gormley Stadium during your trip to New Orleans. Experience the great live music and lively festivals 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 fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do

Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in City Park

The Westin New Orleans
Perfect location.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

New Orleans Marriott
Good
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
No room service even though it says so on your website. No room service for anything on New Years Day and not advertised.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Clean rooms, friendly staff, outdoor heated salt water pool, gorgeous decor, and walkable to all the festivities and restaurants on Bourbon St and the surrounding area. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
I always stay at the Sheraton, convenient to everything.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Staff great!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City Park

Mid-City District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or Mahalia Jackson Theater 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 Louisiana Museum of African American History.

Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier 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 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.
