City Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
City Park
After visiting City Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and lively festivals in this walkable area.
New Orleans Museum of Art
Considered the premier art museum in America's South, don't miss a visit to NOMA.
New Orleans Botanical Garden
After visiting New Orleans Botanical Garden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
You can browse the exhibits at Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Louisiana Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Louisiana Children's Museum during your travels to New Orleans. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Botanical Gardens
Find out about the history of New Orleans when you spend time at Botanical Gardens. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Activities
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Our pick of the best City Park Hotel Deals
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"We had a wonderful stay at Bourbon Orleans hotel. As soon as you walk in the door you're overtaken by the fresh aroma of the lobby. The cucumber water in the lobby is also a delightful added touch. The staff was friendly and helpful and our room was clean. Overall the hotel had a very calm and sophisticated ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
"The facility was nice, a little outdated. The staff was excellent. The location is convenient."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"1. Cleanliness. The day before we were to leave we found a hot pink tampon applicator on the floor of the closet as well as a dead cockroach over an inch long. We didn’t call the desk. Check out was next day. It was so gross. Also the inside of the toilet has built up black gunk of some kind in the ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"A beautiful hotel with the awesome Carousel Bar. The location is excellent."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
"I slept horrible every night the bed was not comfortable and the hall carpet was very nasty and I warn everyone there is a 50 dollar a day for parking that was a surprise to have to pay for parking after paying 600 and something for the room they never tell u this up front only to be surprised when ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
New Orleans Marriott
"The front desk staff did a great job explaining all the perks. The room was always clean. I'm not sure how housekeeping got in and out of there so quickly! They're very good!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City Park
Mid-City District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or St. Louis Cemetery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.
Mid-City
Appreciated for its gardens and live music, you might consider exploring Mid-City. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dreux Monument, and jump on the metro at Canal at Lopez Stop or Canal at Jeff Davis Stop to get around the city.
Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Louisiana Museum of African American History and Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.
Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Caesars Superdome and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at Galvez Stop or Canal at Tonti Stop.
Faubourg Marigny
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. You can visit top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs, and jump on the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger Stop to see more of the city.
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.
