Bywater Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Bywater attractions

Crescent Park

After visiting Crescent Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
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Activities

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

NZ$77
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

NZ$62
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
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Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

NZ$115
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

NZ$62
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Picture 11 for Activity New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

NZ$45
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
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Creole Queen Historic Battlefield Cruise

NZ$83
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Historic Battlefield Cruise
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Our guide on where to stay in Bywater

Find the best Bywater areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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French Quarter

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.

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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.

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Open Photo by Jenna Lee

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 Riverwalk Marketplace Shopping Center 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.

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Photo by New Orleans CVB / Chris Granger
Open Photo by New Orleans CVB / Chris Granger

Garden District

Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or Magazine Street while you're exploring the area.

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Lower Garden District

Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and Magazine Street.

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