Lower Ninth Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lower Ninth Ward
Popular places to visit
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Canal Street
Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.
Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this walkable area.
Caesars New Orleans Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Caesars New Orleans Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in New Orleans? Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a top convention centre in New Orleans. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Activities
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Our pick of the best Lower Ninth Ward Hotel Deals
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Although my husband needed to cover the window for real darkness in the room and the door between the 2 rooms not well isolated( we could hear pretty much everything from the convi to the snoring the guy next room was snoring very loudly) the room was beautiful and the view on the pool was nice. ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very clean. The location was excellent. I used the pool daily and it was great. I will return to this hotel when I come back to New Orleans,
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Jung Hotel and Residences
The room was clean but not spotless
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE by IHG
The room and atmosphere was great, and the location is perfect to be close to Bourbon Street without being ON Bourbon Street. There are only two elevators which were very busy most of the time. The room included a discount card for the attached restaurant but when using it, patrons get a different ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Great room, great bar.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
Awesome location and hotel!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Ninth Ward
Bywater
Live music, bars and historical sites are some highlights of Bywater. Make a stop by Decatur Street or Mississippi River while you're exploring.
Algiers
River views, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Algiers. Make a stop by Algiers Ferry Terminal or Mississippi River while you're exploring.
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.
Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mahalia Jackson Theater and New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & History.
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 The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk 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.
