New Orleans Neighborhood Map
French Quarter
The heart and soul of New Orleans is the French Quarter (Vieux Carré). It’s the oldest and most famous neighborhood in New Orleans. Bourbon Street is perhaps the most famous street in the French Quarter. Jackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter. This park is surrounded by iconic landmarks such as the St. Louis Cathedral.
Garden District
The Garden District is located in the central part of New Orleans. It’s just to the southwest of the French Quarter. The Garden District is one of New Orleans’ most historic neighborhoods. Magazine Street runs along the southern edge of the Garden District as a commercial corridor.
Uptown Map
Uptown New Orleans is a broad area to the west of the Central Business District and the French Quarter. This neighborhood offers a quieter side of New Orleans except during Mardi Gras. St. Charles Avenue becomes the center of the celebration, with parades and festivities drawing crowds from all over the city.
Warehouse District (Arts District)
The Warehouse District is also known as the Arts District. This neighborhood is located just to the south of the Central Business District and adjacent to the Mississippi River. At the heart of the Arts District is the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. This museum showcases an extensive collection of Southern art.
Marigny Map
The Marigny neighborhood is located just downriver from the French Quarter. It is bordered by Esplanade Avenue to the west and Press Street to the east. The Mississippi River is to the south and St. Claude Avenue is to the north. Frenchmen Street is the heartbeat of Marigny, famous for its concentration of live music venues.
Bywater Map
Bywater is situated downriver from the French Quarter and Marigny. One of the standout features of Bywater is its historic architecture. The neighborhood is filled with brightly painted Creole cottages and shotgun houses. Murals and public art fill the streets.
Tremé Map
Fun fact, Tremé is often referred to as the birthplace of jazz. This area is a historically significant neighborhood with a rich African-American heritage. Visitors here can explore its cultural landmarks, jazz clubs, and experience the legacy of this influential community.
Mid-City Map
Mid-City is centrally located in New Orleans. It’s set between the French Quarter to the southeast and Dixon to the west. Major thoroughfares like Canal Street and North Carrollton Avenue run through Mid-City. People often refer to it as the “heart of New Orleans”.
