New Orleans Meeting Planners Guide - 2025 New Orleans Meeting Planning Guide

Since New Orleans is nestled between a bend in the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, you’re likely to hear locals give directions such as “lake side” (north); “river side” (south); Uptown (west); and Downtown (east).

Check out the map in the Transportation listings (page 19), where you’ll find detailed maps of the Garden District, Downtown, French Quarter, and metro area.