Garden District
Neighborhood Description
A close-knit, neighborly and friendly place, the Garden District is also minutes away from the Central Business District, the French Quarter, the Warehouse Arts District, and the University Section of Uptown. Its canopy of oak trees is world-famous, while its characteristic gardens of hibiscuses and crape myrtles make it New Orleans' most beautiful inner-city neighborhood. Today, as in the past, the Garden District is a neighborhood ripe for discovery, filled with architectural gems, magnificent old streets, interesting residents, and a rich cultural heritage. Here you will find lovely historic homes with large porches, fancy trim and wrought iron fencing exemplifying many architectural styles. Neighborhood landmarks include antebellum mansions, historic Lafayette Cemetery, and celebrated boutique restaurants and shops.