Fairgrounds Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
St. Louis Cemetery
Find out about the history of New Orleans when you spend time at St. Louis Cemetery. Experience the great live music and lively festivals 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 great live music and renowned jazz scene.
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.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the great live music and renowned jazz scene 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.
National World War II Museum
National World War II Museum is a top museum in New Orleans with a story of its own. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Hyatt Centric French Quarter
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
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 Louisiana Museum of African American History.
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.
New Orleans Central Business District
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.
- Fair Grounds Race Course
- St. Louis Cemetery
- Bourbon Street
- Canal Street
- Port of New Orleans
- Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
- Caesars New Orleans Casino
- National World War II Museum
- Tulane University
- Jackson Square
- Mardi Gras
- Frenchmen Street
- Magazine Street
- Café du Monde
- Saenger Theatre
- Loyola University New Orleans
- French Market
- Audubon Aquarium
- Audubon Zoo
- Royal Street
- Audubon Park
- New Orleans Riverwalk Shopping Center
- New Orleans Museum of Art