Uptown and Carrollton District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Uptown and Carrollton District
Popular places to visit
Tulane University
Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Loyola University New Orleans
Explore the campus of Loyola University New Orleans during your travels in New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.
Audubon Park
Bask in a beautiful and historic green space that is also home to several major attractions, including a zoo, a golf course and stables.
Audubon Zoo
From giant anteaters and alligator-filled swamps to free-roaming goats, this city centre zoo has plenty to see.
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
If Ochsner Baptist Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Orleans.
Activities
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Creole Queen Historic Battlefield Cruise
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Our pick of the best Uptown and Carrollton District Hotel Deals
Alder Hotel Uptown New Orleans
Everything was clean and the staff was nice
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
The concierge Kori was so helpful and fun!! The security was also very sweet. The location is perfect for a good time.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Westin New Orleans
Everything was great
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Jung Hotel and Residences
The staff was friendly, the rooms were nice, the location down street from French Quarter. Coming from LA, and visiting during Mardi Gras, room rate, amenities, in house coffee shop and bar was a phenomenal deal and experience.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Greatt location, nice room, restaurants and bar
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
We Stay here every time we go to New Orleans. The location is perfect. Room was great, staff is always great and ready to help.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown and Carrollton District
Audubon
While you're in Audubon, take in top sights like Audubon Zoo or Yulman Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Exposition Stop or Saint Charles at Calhoun Stop.
Uptown Historic District
Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Uptown Historic District. Top attractions like Audubon Zoo and Magazine Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Jefferson Stop or St. Charles at Valmont Stop to see more of the city.
Touro
When in Touro and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Smoothie King Center or National World War II Museum 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 House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum 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 New Orleans Fire Museum Fire Station while you're exploring the area.
Faubourg Lafayette
When in Faubourg Lafayette and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Caesars Superdome or National World War II Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St. Charles at Melpomene Stop or Saint Charles at Martin Luther King Jr. Stop.
