New Orleans, LA

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New Orleans
French Quarter which includes street scenes, a city and heritage architecture
Bourbon Street which includes street scenes, nightlife and a city
City Park which includes a park
Frenchmen Street which includes street scenes and a sunset
Listen to jazz at its best, eat spicy Creole food and dress in costume for parades and festivities during Mardi Gras in this fascinating southern U.S. city.

Visit New Orleans during spring Carnival season for one of the world’s most exuberant Mardi Gras celebrations. Explore this exciting city in any season to enjoy its music and signature foods.

The “Big Easy” has more than 80 music clubs. Walk along the streets of the French Quarter to listen to jazz and other genres in the birthplace of music greats Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, Harry Connick, Jr. and Wynton Marsalis. Preservation Hall offers intimate acoustic concerts more than 350 nights a year. Find a zydeco dance club and shimmy to the sounds of accordions and washboards.

In the restaurants around Jackson Square sample the city’s distinctive dishes, including spicy jambalaya, catfish po’boys, blackened Cajun specialties, sugar-covered beignets and sweet tea. Look up at the three spires of the St. Louis Cathedral, a Roman Catholic Church standing where worshippers have gathered since 1727. Next door, the Cabildo museum provides a look at important pieces of the history of New Orleans and Louisiana. Tour the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) and its Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden in New Orlean’s City Park.

For a glimpse of the country’s past, visit the National World War II Museum. Listen to oral histories, see life-size photographs and inspect recovered artifacts. View tombs of local families at the gothic Lafayette Cemetery, established in 1833.

Have outdoor fun with boating or fishing on Lake Pontchartrain and indoor fun watching the New Orleans Saints playing football in the Superdome. See the exotic animals at the Audubon Zoo and watch colorful butterflies in its Butterfly Park.

Watch floats being made at Mardi Gras World overlooking the wide Mississippi River. Leading up to Easter every year, individual krewes of New Orleans stage more than 50 parades and concerts over several weeks in celebration of Mardi Gras. Put on a colorful costume and catch some beads thrown from floats to join the Carnival fun in the exciting city of New Orleans.

Where to stay in New Orleans

French Quarter which includes street scenes, a city and heritage architecture

French Quarter

4.5/5(9,221 area reviews)

Historic buildings and lively atmosphere entice tourists and locals alike, offering live music, street performances, and vibrant nightlife. Must-see spots include Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and Café du Monde.

French Quarter
Canal Street showing a city and street scenes

New Orleans Central Business District

4.5/5(8,219 area reviews)

Dynamic and mixed-use, this neighborhood boasts professional offices, historic buildings, and numerous restaurants and clubs. Explore museums like the National WWII Museum and Ogden Museum of Southern Art, or visit Harrah's Casino and Piazza d'Italia.

New Orleans Central Business District
National World War II Museum which includes a city, street scenes and a bridge

Arts/Warehouse District

4/5(890 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. You can visit top attractions like National World War II Museum and The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, and jump on the metro at St. Charles at Julia Stop or Saint Charles at Saint Joseph Stop to see more of the city.

Arts/Warehouse District
Garden District which includes flowers, a garden and a house

Garden District

5/5(40 area reviews)

Well-preserved historic mansions and striking architecture define this area. Explore Colonel Short's Villa, George Washington Cable House, and Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, or shop at The Rink, with easy streetcar access on St. Charles Avenue.

Garden District
Mardi Gras World showing art and interior views as well as an individual femail

Lower Garden District

4/5(482 area reviews)

Lower Garden District is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Port of New Orleans and National World War II Museum. See more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop.

Lower Garden District
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Uptown Historic District

4/5(263 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and picturesque gardens, there's plenty to explore in Uptown Historic District. You can visit top attractions like Audubon Zoo and Magazine Street, and jump on the metro at St. Charles at Jefferson Stop or St. Charles at Valmont Stop to see more of the city.

Uptown Historic District
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
The price is ¥13,637 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
¥13,637
per night
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,917 reviews)
"This hotel is GORGEOUS!!! I highly recommend getting a balcony room facing the street, we found ourselves people watching often."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Hyatt Centric French Quarter

Hyatt Centric French Quarter

4 out of 5
800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA
The price is ¥16,044 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
¥16,044
per night
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,752 reviews)
"Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly. Enjoyed the stay"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Hyatt Centric French Quarter
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
The price is ¥12,823 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
¥12,823
per night
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,390 reviews)
"Oh baby the bed was nice and soft big widow view of the river it was the best’s ever"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Seabrook Villa

Seabrook Villa

3.5 out of 5
6001 France Rd, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf aparthotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (542 reviews)
"I really nice place to bring your family to have fun in the restaurant.Food was great"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Seabrook Villa
Memoir Warehouse District

Memoir Warehouse District

4 out of 5
808 Constance Street, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions National World War II Museum and Caesars ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
"Loved it!!!"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Memoir Warehouse District
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Schaeffer Apartments French Quarter

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Schaeffer Apartments French Quarter

3.5 out of 5
201 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New Orleans. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Canal Street and Bourbon ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (269 reviews)
"There is food close by so it wasn’t hard to get food. The beds were so uncomfortable. Had a hard time sleeping on them."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Schaeffer Apartments French Quarter
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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