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French Quarter which includes a house and heritage architecture
Bourbon Street which includes street scenes, nightlife and a city
New Orleans Jazz Museum showing art and interior views
French Quarter which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and a city
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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)

Get to the heart of modern New Orleans and explore renovated warehouses and modern galleries in this chic district.

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

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