Fairgrounds Travel Guide

New Orleans

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A cemetery with white headstones and crosses, a well-maintained lawn, and a statue on the right.
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Stay near popular Fairgrounds attractions

Fair Grounds Race Course

9.0/10 (144 reviews)
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Fair Grounds Race Course during your visit to New Orleans? Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

฿1,427
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

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

฿787
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

฿2,132
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Go City: New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

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

฿2,755
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

฿1,033
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Creole Queen Sunday Jazz Brunch

Creole Queen Jazz Brunch

฿1,443
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Jazz Brunch
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Top hotels in Fairgrounds

New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,906 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,906
฿7,025 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
New Orleans Marriott
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is ฿5,713 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿5,713
฿7,733 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,214 reviews)
"Beautiful historic hotel in French Quarter. Staff are fantastic. I stayed on 6th floor in King Size room. It was large and clean. Only recommendation would be to add a chair and a desk or table."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The Westin New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
100 Iberville Street New Orleans LA
The price is ฿6,687 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿6,687
฿9,084 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,187 reviews)
"Very nice room, clean and comfortable!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Westin New Orleans
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

4 out of 5
535 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,171 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,171
฿4,462 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,268 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,268
฿6,081 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,731 reviews)
"Shower was broken, flooding and very unsanitary. Elevators take extremely long. Not enough signs in the valet or lobby area making the check in process very confusing. Unfriendly staff at the lobby bar."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

4 out of 5
739 Canal Street at Bourbon New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,671 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,671
฿5,556 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (6,208 reviews)
"Our stay at the Crowne Plaza was great. The check in fast and easy. We were close to a great restaurant the Blue Bayou, that had amazing drinks and char grilled oysters."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
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Where to stay in Fairgrounds

Find the best Fairgrounds areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

A red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".

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 Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.

The entrance to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, featuring a large metal sculpture and the museum's signage.

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 Riverwalk Marketplace Shopping Center 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.

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Garden District

Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Magazine Street or Lafayette Cemetery while you're exploring the area.

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Lower Garden District

Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and Magazine Street.

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