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 top-notch restaurants and great live music 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.
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 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 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.
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
The room was lovely in all respects except for sound insulation. You could hear people talking in the hallways and music from outside the hotel across the street. This noise level interfered with my sleep.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Staff was fantastic.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
Overpriced, dirty, and rude staff avoid Paid a premium for three nights and got a run-down room with a side of contempt. We arrived during the French Quarter Festival a major annual event the hotel knew was happening to find every street to the property closed. Spent over an hour driving in circles ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
New Orleans Marriott
Wonderful location
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Temperature in room was hard to regulate All staff were very friendly Elevators always arrived quickly Live music in bar was way too loud; bar tenders were friendly
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Great location and parking was perfect
Reviewed on 10 May 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 St. Louis Cemetery 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 Louisiana Museum of African American History and Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.
Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Caesars Superdome 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.
