Lower Garden District Travel Guide
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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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Mardi Gras World
Get an inside view into preparations for one of the world’s most famous annual festivals.
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 fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Annunciation Square
After visiting Annunciation Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Experience the great live music 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 acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Things to do
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Top hotels in Lower Garden District
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center
Nice room, friendly staff, decent breakfast
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
Clean, large room, friendly and helpful staff. Great location!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
Good.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center
Good
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
The Pontchartrain Hotel
Room was very nice, dated charm with modern conveniences. Great view out the window on the 11th floor!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Higgins Hotel, Official Hotel of The National WWII Museum, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel is beautiful and we loved that it was right across the street from the WWII National Museum. We did however have a bad experience the first night. Our room had a bad draft due to the windows not having a gasket around any of the glass panels. It took two hours to have the situation resolved ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
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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 Caesars Superdome or National World War II Museum 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 The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk 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 Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.
