Uptown Historic District Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Touro Synagogue
After visiting Touro Synagogue, 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.
St. Elizabeth's Orphanage Museum
You can browse the exhibits at St. Elizabeth's Orphanage Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Evans Playground
Explore the great outdoors at Evans Playground, a lovely green space in New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Danneel Playground
Danneel Playground is just one of the places to see in New Orleans, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Things to do
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Top hotels in Uptown Historic District
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"We arrived early and were allowed to check in as soon as a room was ready. The staff were friendly and welcoming."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
"Qc didn’t feel like it worked well enough to get cold. Breakfast did say included when booking but you do have to pay for it."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"Great location on Canal street!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"Loved the ambiance, the helpfulness of the staff and the pool area. Only downside was how busy the bar area was."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
New Orleans Marriott
"Very convenient location, great safety measures regarding access of guest floors. Clean room and linens."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Uptown Historic District
Uptown and Carrollton District
If you're spending time in Uptown and Carrollton District, check out sights like Audubon Zoo or Magazine Street 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 Magazine Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Exposition Stop or Saint Charles at Calhoun Stop.
Milan
When in Milan and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Caesars Superdome or National World War II Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St. Charles at Foucher Stop or St. Charles at Lousiana Stop.
Touro
When in Touro and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like National World War II Museum or Lafayette Cemetery 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 Magazine Street while you're exploring the area.
