Explore Our Neighborhoods Immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant architecture, unique culture, storied history, and distinct charm by strolling the streets of its neighborhoods — each with a diverse story to tell. 21 different New Orleans neighborhoods are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While they each have a remarkable personality, together they are home to thousands of hotel rooms, personalized event spaces, world-famous restaurants, and colorful locals eager to share their love of New Orleans with your group. GARDEN DISTRICT ©Kit Leong/Adobe LAKEVIEW/ LAKEFRONT CITY PARK Central Business District Often referred ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE CA NA L ST ESPLANADE RIDGE ST ES A V E PL AN N AD LL TO E RR OA O D A V E NINTH WARD ST CL AUDE AVE BO U RO RB YA ON S L ST T AV E LL TO O P A R EX ST AIN ST N N CL AR TR NA L AIB CA OR PO NE NT CH MID CITY A V E TREMÉ FAUBOURG MARIGNY ROYA AND BYWATER L ST to as downtown, this area exudes a 9-to-5 vibe. It’s chock-full of skyscrapers, rooftop bars, and upscale hotels with cocktail lounges. Garden District/ Uptown Take a window seat on the green St. Charles Streetcar to this area and marvel at classic Greek-revival mansions on lush, tree-lined streets. ST. BE RN AR VE D A . AVE CA N N BR RR PY FRENCH QUARTER ALGIERS UPTOWN S B RO AVE AD ST CBD/ DOWNTOWN PO YD RA LO YO LA S ST C A / RS T GIE TREE A L L S NA R R Y FE O M AK MA ST RT IN AP L U T CONVENTION CENTER BLVD HE Convention/ Warehouse/ Arts District Unlike Faubourg Marigny + Bywater Find Creole SH W A CA RA E S M T ING TO N AV LE R K AVE ST S CLAIBORNE AVE IN G BL VD JEFFE FRERET ST CENTRAL CITY NAPOLEON E S E A V CONVENTION/ WAREHOUSE/ ARTS DISTRICT CRESCENT CITY CONNECTION TCH OU PITO WE ULA S ST ST BA NK EX MA PY GA ZIN MIS T E S SIS SIP . C ST PI HA RIV RL GARDEN DISTRICT JA CK SO the business-like structure of downtown, this hip district offers attendees world-class museums and art galleries. RSON cottages in all colors here, then heed the call of jazz clubs and art bazaars beckoning from Frenchmen Street. Tremé French Quarter READY TO EXPLORE? No matter what part of the city you visit, it’s clear that charm lives here. Visit NewOrleans.com/Plan/Neighborhoods to discover energetic areas full of local flavor! Legendary musician Ellis Marsalis once said that “culture bubbles up from the street” here. This neighborhood features European architecture, Bourbon Street nightlife, an abundance of live music, and stacks of local history. The oldest historically Black neighborhood in the United States, this area is rich in musical, culinary, and Civil Rights history. ER AVE N E A V Mid-City Board a vibrant red Canal Street streetcar and ride past gothic, above-ground cemeteries to the ancient live oak trees at City Park. 14 NewOrleansMeeting.com
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