Lower Garden District Travel Guide
New Orleans
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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 fascinating museums 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 great live music or attend a sporting event 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 top-notch restaurants and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
St. Alphonsus
Learn about the local history of New Orleans when you take a trip to St. Alphonsus. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
City Sightseeing New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Top hotels in Lower Garden District
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
All staff members were very friendly and the property was well kept. It’s in a great location and we will be staying here again when we visit New Orleans.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
Location is very good. Room was not ready at 4 pm and we had to wait a half hour. Noted several other parties were in lobby waiting for their rooms as well. Parking is valet only at $47/day. Staff not helpful in ID'ing alternative parking but there are many lots nearby at varying cost. We fount one ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center
EVERY front desk associate I interacted with was very professional amd courteous. I arrived way early for my check-in as our cruise ship docked at 8am and the location is only minutes away, though they couldn't accommodate me right then; they checked on me and made sure my stay was comfortable. Meant ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center
Everything
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Memoir Warehouse District
loved it!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Warehouse Arts District
Excellent experience and excellent accommodations!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Garden District
Faubourg Lafayette
When in Faubourg Lafayette and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like National World War II Museum or Smoothie King Center 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 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.
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.
