Uptown Historic District Travel Guide
New Orleans
Visit Uptown Historic District
Popular places to visit
Magazine Street
You can find out about the history of New Orleans with a stop at Magazine Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Touro Infirmary LCMC Health
If Touro Infirmary LCMC Health is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Orleans.
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
If Ochsner Baptist Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Orleans.
Prytania Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Prytania Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this walkable area.
Ochsner Baptist
If Ochsner Baptist is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Orleans.
Lawrence Square
After visiting Lawrence Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Top hotels in Uptown Historic District
Alder Hotel Uptown New Orleans
Nice clean hotel. Good location to get around town from. Free and safe parking.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
New Orleans Marriott
The room was wonderful, friendly staff, and a great location.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
This hotel is right in the middle of everything. It's two blocks from bourbon street; it's on the parade path; and a few blocks from the casino. The room is large and the staff was great!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Yes very nice and friendly.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Always great!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE by IHG
Clean quiet and close to everything
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown Historic District
Uptown and Carrollton District
If you're spending time in Uptown and Carrollton District, check out sights like Yulman Stadium or Audubon Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Tulane/Loyola Stop or St. Charles at Tulane University Stop.
Audubon
While you're in Audubon, take in top sights like Audubon Zoo or Yulman Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Exposition Stop or Saint Charles at Calhoun Stop.
Touro
When in Touro and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Smoothie King Center or National World War II Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Peniston Stop or Saint Charles at Constantinople Stop.
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.
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.
Irish Channel
If you're spending some time in Irish Channel, Magazine Street and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
