Things to Do in Lower Garden District, New Orleans

The Lower Garden District features tree-lined streets with antebellum homes and colorful Creole cottages, creating a picturesque atmosphere. It's walkable with shops and restaurants on Magazine Street, including Hi-Volt for coffee and Down the Hatch for burgers, and is close to Coliseum Square.

Mardi Gras WorldArt Museum
Piety and Desire ChocolateChocolate Shop
DISTRICT Donuts Sliders BrewBreakfast

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Top things to do in Lower Garden District

Mardi Gras World
★ 4.4 · 5.4k
Art Museum★
Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours.
Every day
9 AM – 5:30 PM
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Piety and Desire Chocolate
★ 4.9 · 147
Chocolate Shop
An artisan bean-to-bar chocolate maker crafting chocolate bars, bonbons, and confections in New Orleans.
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Century Girl Vintage
Flea Market
Cozy shop with a whimsical vibe offering a curated selection of women's vintage & designer clothing.
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Merchant House
Home Goods
A shop offering curated vintage furniture, art, and decor inspired by New Orleans.
Mon
11 AM – 5 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
11 AM – 5 PM
Sat
11 AM – 5 PM
Sun
12 PM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Lower Garden District

DISTRICT Donuts Sliders Brew
★ 4.6 · 3.9k
Breakfast· $10–20
Laid-back cafe offering a rotating selection of creative donuts, plus sliders & coffee.
Every day
7 AM – 9 PM
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Molly's Rise and Shine
★ 4.5 · 1.1k
American· $10–20
Breakfast is definitely the most important meal of the day at Molly's Rise & Shine.
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Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
★ 4.7 · 2.6k
American· $10–20
Colorful cafe offering American & Latin breakfast/lunch fare, plus fresh-squeezed juices.
Mon
8 AM – 3 PM
Tue–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
8 AM – 3 PM
Sat
8 AM – 3 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3 PM
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Lilly's Café
★ 4.6 · 1.2k
Vietnamese· $10–20
Vietnamese standards like pho, banh mi & signature spring rolls all served in a small, basic space.
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Hivolt
★ 4.6 · 612
Coffee Shop· $10–20
Gourmet coffees, breakfasts & sandwiches with vegan options are served in a modern setting.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 5 PM
Sat
7 AM – 5 PM
Sun
Closed
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Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
★ 4.5 · 2.0k
Mexican· $10–20
Creole-tinged Tex-Mex in a funky taqueria space with local art & a bar.
Every day
11 AM – 10 PM
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THE TELL ME BAR
★ 4.7 · 125
Wine Bar· $20–30
THE TELL ME BAR is a natural wine bar located in the Lower Garden District, walking distance from The Superdome and WWII Museum.
Mon–Thu
4 PM – 11 PM
Fri
4 PM – 12 AM
Sat
4 PM – 12 AM
Sun
4 PM – 11 PM
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Gris-Gris
★ 4.5 · 1.7k
American· $20–60
Chef Eric Cook's acclaimed 2-level bistro turning out elevated Southern classics in cool surrounds.
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PhoTran
★ 4.8 · 394
Vietnamese· $10–30
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