Uptown Historic District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Magazine Street
You can find out about the history of New Orleans with a stop at Magazine Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Evans Playground
Explore the great outdoors at Evans Playground, a lovely green space in New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Lawrence Square
After visiting Lawrence Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Experience the great live music and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Prytania Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Prytania Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this walkable area.
St. Elizabeth's Orphanage Museum
You can browse the exhibits at St. Elizabeth's Orphanage Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Touro Synagogue
After visiting Touro Synagogue, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this walkable area.
Activities
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Our pick of the best Uptown Historic District Hotel Deals
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Love this hotel
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
Yes
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
It was a very nice stay no complaints
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
The Carousel Bar was the highlight. It gets very crowded so be patient.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Great breakfast room service! Super friendly staff!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
The hotel is in a great location. The staff were courteous and helpful. The "extras" we received upon checking in were nice. Housekeeping does not come every day, but that wasn't a problem with us; we always got extra coffee, towels or whatever we needed. The only minor complaint is the climate. ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Uptown Historic District
Uptown and Carrollton District
If you're spending time in Uptown and Carrollton District, check out sights like Audubon Zoo or Magazine Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Tulane/Loyola Stop or St. Charles at Tulane University Stop.
Audubon
While you're in Audubon, take in top sights like Audubon Zoo or Magazine Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Exposition Stop or Saint Charles at Calhoun Stop.
Touro
When in Touro and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like National World War II Museum or Lafayette Cemetery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Peniston Stop or Saint Charles at Constantinople Stop.
Central City
Consider a visit to Mckenna Museum of African American Art and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Central City. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at St. Charles at Felicity Stop or St. Charles at Euterpe Stop.
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.
Irish Channel
If you're spending some time in Irish Channel, Magazine Street and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
