Sight Garden District & Uptown
Garden District homes
A sight in Garden District & Uptown, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning Jan 1.
Why go
Greek Revival and Italianate mansions from the 1800s on Prytania, First and Chestnut streets.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Garden District & Uptown, alongside 2 activities, 1 place to eat and 1 outdoor spot. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Commander's Palace and Commander's Palace.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Garden District
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Morning Jan 1
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Garden District & Uptown. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Commander's Palace
Blue-and-white Victorian restaurant from 1893 in the Garden District, known for its weekend jazz brunch.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Commander's Palace
Turquoise Garden District landmark for Creole fine dining and jazz brunch.
Food · New Orleans · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3St. Charles Streetcar
Green streetcars running since 1835 under the oaks of St. Charles Avenue, from Canal Street to Carrollton.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4St. Charles Avenue Streetcar
1920s green streetcar line past Garden District oaks and mansions.
Activity · New Orleans · 0.9 mi straight-line - 5Magazine Street
Six miles of shotgun houses turned into shops, bakeries and bars running parallel to St. Charles.
Shopping · 1.3 mi straight-line - 6Willie Mae's Scotch House
James Beard–honored corner spot famous for crisp fried chicken.
Food · New Orleans · 1.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Garden District homes is a stop on our New Orleans New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Garden District & Uptown
Garden District homes is our only sight pick in Garden District & Uptown; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Garden District & Uptown guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on New Orleans
Our climate figures for Garden District & Uptown come from nearby New Orleans. Average daily highs in New Orleans run from 60°F in January to 87°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Garden District homes itself, we suggest: Morning Jan 1.
Modelled monthly averages for New Orleans from NASA POWER, not a forecast. New Orleans weather by month (covers Garden District & Uptown).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Garden District homes, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 29.92778, -90.08472
- Destination
- Garden District & Uptown, Louisiana
Garden District homes: quick answers
How much time do you need at Garden District homes?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Garden District homes. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Garden District homes?
Our pick: Morning Jan 1. Insider tip: Walk the blocks between Washington and First streets; the houses are private, so stay on the sidewalk.
Is Garden District homes free?
Yes, we list Garden District homes as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Garden District homes?
Garden District homes appears on New Orleans New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Garden District homes to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Garden District & Uptown.
Plan Garden District & Uptown
- Garden District & Uptown travel guide 6 places
- New Orleans weather (covers Garden District & Uptown) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Garden District & Uptown
- Caesars Superdome Activity
- Audubon Park Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.