Fairgrounds Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Fair Grounds Race Course
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Fair Grounds Race Course during your visit to New Orleans? Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Canal Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Canal Street, a popular shopping spot in New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices 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.
Bourbon Street
You can learn more about the history of New Orleans when you visit a well-known site such as Bourbon Street. Experience the area's renowned jazz scene and great live music.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Hotel is very cute and clean.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
The entire stay was amazing. Great stay
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Westin New Orleans
This has beautiful views, comfortable bedding, & great walkable location. The hidden tourism tax & extra fees are disappointing
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Room was beautiful and clean, and having real glasses and coffee cups was wonderful!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Wonderful Mardi Gras Ball night!!!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
Awesome location on Royal street! First class service from entry to exit! Puts you in the heart of the French quarter!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
Mid-City District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or Mahalia Jackson Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.
Mid-City
Appreciated for its gardens and live music, you might consider exploring Mid-City. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dreux Monument, and jump on the metro at Canal at Lopez Stop or Canal at Jeff Davis Stop to get around 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.
Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Caesars Superdome or Canal Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at Galvez Stop or Canal at Tonti Stop.
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.
