Irish Channel Travel Guide
New Orleans
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Popular places to visit
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.
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable 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.
Things to do
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access
Top hotels in Irish Channel
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Great location in the middle of the French Quarter and easy access to lots of fun activities. Noisy outside late into the night. The rooms with balconies and windows on the front side of the hotel do not block the noisy people partying in the streets. Hotel had great vibes, it’s old and has a lot ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
only stayed one night. did not have breakfast or do laundry
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
This hotel was very clean and nice. Mr Ken was awesome and made us feel very safe and at home. I would most definitely come back to stay again
Reviewed on 12 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
Very clean rooms
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
I didn’t get the room that I booked the beds for supposed to be queen size beds they were not Queen. They were full-size beds. They don’t they didn’t have a refrigerator and they didn’t have a microwave so for five days I brought food back to my room. I wasted it because I had to end up going trash. ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Irish Channel
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.
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.
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 National World War II Museum.
Faubourg Lafayette
When in Faubourg Lafayette and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like National World War II Museum or Caesars Superdome 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.
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.
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.
