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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Creole Queen Historic Battlefield Cruise
Top hotels in Lower Garden District
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
Clean room and great staff.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center
Fix the 2nd elevator. Do Not turn ice machines off! Make sire staff has a meeting about courtesy during Mardi Gras week!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center
The Pontchartrain Hotel
Really enjoyed this place! Staff did a great job, room was clean, bar & restaurant staff were amazing!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Warehouse Arts District
Great location for catching the Mardi Gras parades. Bacchus rolls right in front. Many good restuarant bars in walking distance. Hotel staff was friendly. Room was large clean and comfy. Valet easy to access if you have a car. Recommended for your stay.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 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 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 New Orleans Fire Museum Fire Station 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 Ogden Museum of Southern Art 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 House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum 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.
