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.
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Mardi Gras World ★ 4.4 · 5.4k★
Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours.
Every day 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Piety and Desire Chocolate ★ 4.9 · 149
An artisan bean-to-bar chocolate maker crafting chocolate bars, bonbons, and confections in New Orleans.
Century Girl Vintage
Cozy shop with a whimsical vibe offering a curated selection of women's vintage & designer clothing.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 11 AM – 6 PM
Merchant House
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
NOLA Mix Records ★ 4.7 · 199
A New Orleans record store that sells new and used vinyl, provides DJ lessons and sells audio equipment.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 11 AM – 5 PM
Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 11 AM – 5 PM Where to eat & drink in Lower Garden District
District Donuts Sliders Brew ★ 4.6 · 3.9k· $10–20
Laid-back cafe offering a rotating selection of creative donuts, plus sliders & coffee.
Every day 7 AM – 9 PM
Molly's Rise and Shine ★ 4.5 · 1.1k· $10–20
Breakfast is definitely the most important meal of the day at Molly's Rise & Shine.
Mon 8 AM – 2 PM
Tue Closed
Wed 8 AM – 2 PM
Thu–Fri Closed
Sat 8 AM – 2 PM
Sun 8 AM – 2 PM
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar ★ 4.7 · 2.6k· $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
Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD ★ 4.5 · 2.0k· $10–20
Creole-tinged Tex-Mex in a funky taqueria space with local art & a bar.
Every day 11 AM – 10 PM
Lilly's Café ★ 4.6 · 1.2k· $10–20
Vietnamese standards like pho, banh mi & signature spring rolls all served in a small, basic space.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 8 PM
Sat 11 AM – 8 PM
Sun Closed
Hivolt ★ 4.6 · 614· $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
The Tell Me Bar ★ 4.7 · 128· $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
Gris-Gris ★ 4.5 · 1.7k· $20–60
Chef Eric Cook's acclaimed 2-level bistro turning out elevated Southern classics in cool surrounds.
PhoTran ★ 4.8 · 394· $10–30
GAIA Seafood & Steakhouse ★ 4.5 · 816· $100+
Mon 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri 4:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat 5 PM – 11 PM
Sun 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
La Carreta ★ 4.5 · 677· $20–30
Fajitas, burritos & tacos round out the menu at this casual Mexican eatery with multiple locations.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9 PM More about Lower Garden District 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.
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1 Mardi Gras World 2 Piety and Desire Chocolate 3 District Donuts Sliders Brew 4 Molly's Rise and Shine 5 Century Girl Vintage 6 Merchant House 7 Surrey's Café & Juice Bar 8 Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD 9 Lilly's Café 10 NOLA Mix Records Other areas in New Orleans Ready to plan Lower Garden District? Turn these Lower Garden District picks into a day-by-day New Orleans plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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