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.
Botanical Gardens
Find out about the history of New Orleans when you spend time at Botanical Gardens. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Louisiana Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Louisiana Children's Museum during your travels to New Orleans. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Things to do

New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum

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

Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in City Park

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"The location was perfect and the hotel was very clean. Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"I’ve never stayed anywhere like here before, it was so amazing and the employees from check in, to house cleaning, and ESPECIALLY room service are some of the kindest, most helpful, caring people I have ever encountered! My only complaint is that I think the hotel guests should have better access ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
"Enjoyed it- great location/ no pool"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
"We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were amazing and the rooms were nice and clean. The bedding was comfy. You can’t beat the location!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
"Nothing was really terrible other than the hidden fees and locking us out of our room several times. Will not be staying here again. Shout out to Malcolm the bellman downstairs. He was the best part of this hotel."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE by IHG
"Stayed 3 nights with young teenage son and adult daughter. Location was great. Older building that had been updated. Could use another small refresh. Bathroom was really small. But again it’s an older building so understandable. Pool area and courtyard was great for relaxing. Room was comfortable ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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 St. Louis Cemetery 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 Louisiana Museum of African American History and Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.

Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Caesars Superdome 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.
