Irish Channel Travel Guide
New Orleans
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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.

Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.

Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

National World War II Museum
Personal accounts, films and artifacts provide a thorough and informative look at World War II.

Tulane University
Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do

Irish Channel Bike Bar Tour: Murals, History and Bar Crawl

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

Swamp & Bayou Tour w/ Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans: Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium Ticket
Top hotels in Irish Channel

InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hyatt Centric French Quarter
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

New Orleans Marriott
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

French Market Inn
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Irish Channel

Touro
While you're in Touro, take in top sights like Magazine Street or Touro Synagogue, 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.

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.

Faubourg Lafayette
If you're spending time in Faubourg Lafayette, check out sights like Mckenna Museum of African American Art or Church of St. John the Baptist 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.

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.