Gentilly Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Canal Street
Get to the heart of New Orleans through Canal Street.
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.
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Catch an event at Mercedes-Benz Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
National World War II Museum
A rare collection of artefacts, memorabilia and documents piece together the story of America’s involvement in the Second World War.
Tulane University
Enjoy the student vibe around Tulane University, a top university in New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Activities
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Other neighbourhoods around Gentilly
Saint Roch
If you're spending some time in Saint Roch, Frenchmen Street and St Roch Cemetery & Chapel are top sights worth seeing.
City Park
While you're in City Park, take in top sights like City Park or Louisiana Children's Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Museum of Art Stop or North Carrollton at Dumaine Stop.
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.
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 Louis Armstrong Park.
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.
Are there hotels near Gentilly?
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- Saint Roch Hotels
- Desire Area Hotels
- Viavant Hotels
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- Lake Shore - Lake Vista Hotels
- Little Woods Hotels
- Fillmore Hotels
- Seabrook Hotels
- Dillard Hotels
- Pines Village Hotels
- Gentilly Terrace Hotels
- Pontchartrain Park Hotels
- Lake Terrace & Oaks Hotels
- St. Bernard Area Hotels
- Saint Anthony Hotels
- Milneburg Hotels
- Gentilly Woods Hotels