Desire Area Travel Guide
New Orleans
Visit Desire Area
Popular places to visit
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.
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 top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums 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.
Tulane University
Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Desire Area
The Westin New Orleans
Needs modernizing
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Everything was great; the only thing was the clogged sink. Took a little of our time away from the city. However, the staff was friendly and took care of the issue.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
New Orleans Marriott
Room was clean and spacious. Also we had a beautiful view of the river. Hotel was busy the weekend we stayed because it was Halloween. But still enjoyed our trip!! Location of the Marriott was close to Bourbon St. and great restaurants.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Clean room, great staff, really cool place
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Great time and a fun place
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
The room is spotless. The staff was courteous polite.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Desire Area
Bywater
Live music, bars and historical sites are some highlights of Bywater. Make a stop by Decatur Street or Mississippi River while you're exploring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Algiers
River views, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Algiers. Make a stop by Algiers Ferry Terminal or Mississippi River while you're exploring.
Desire Area Travel Guide
- Bourbon Street
- Canal Street
- Port of New Orleans
- Caesars New Orleans Casino
- Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
- National World War II Museum
- Tulane University
- Mardi Gras
- Jackson Square
- Frenchmen Street
- Saenger Theatre
- Café du Monde
- Magazine Street
- Royal Street
- Loyola University New Orleans
- French Market
- Audubon Aquarium
- Audubon Zoo
- Audubon Park
- New Orleans Riverwalk Shopping Center
- New Orleans Museum of Art
