Best Walkable Neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA

Known as the "Big Easy", New Orleans brings to mind live music, nightlife, Creole cuisine and of course, Mardi Gras. With a Walk Score rating of 58, New Orleans is a somewhat walkable city. Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter is a walker's paradise lined with dining, shopping and cultural destinations. The Central Business District and Marigny are also neighborhoods where it's easy to accomplish daily tasks without needing a car.

French Quarter

97 / 100

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With a Walk Score of 97, the French Quarter in New Orleans is the most walkable part of the city. Residents and visitors can walk to a vast array of restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. If you want to relax, stroll along the river and enjoy the peace and calm next to the bustling city.

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Marigny

96 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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The Marigny section of New Orleans has a Walk Score of 96 and is the second most walkable part of the city. This community on the Mississippi River is walking distance to most places, including parks, restaurants, and bars.

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Central Business District

93 / 100

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The Central Business District in New Orleans has a Walk Score of 93, making it the third most walkable area in the city. Walk to work and on the way home, stop off at any of the Cajun restaurants or bars.

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Lower Garden District

92 / 100

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The Lower Garden District in New Orleans has a Walk Score of 92. As you stroll down the street toward parks, cafes, pubs, and locally owned shops, you’ll pass rows of neoclassical homes and mansions.

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East Riverside

92 / 100

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The East Riverside community in New Orleans is a walker’s paradise with a Walk Score of 92. This small neighborhood is mostly residential with a few Creole restaurants and bars within walking distance.

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Touro

91 / 100

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The Touro community in New Orleans has a Walk Score of 91. This area is primarily residential, with restaurants and parks within a short walking distance of almost anywhere in the neighborhood.

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Garden District

90 / 100

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The Garden District in New Orleans has a Walk Score of 90, making it the seventh most walkable area in the city. Residents and visitors can walk along tree-lined streets by an eclectic mix of historic mansions, garden homes, and small cottages. There are antique stores, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and bars within walking distance.

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Irish Channel

88 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Irish Channel section of New Orleans has a Walk Score of 88. The small, decorative homes are close together, so you’ll pass quite a few houses as you walk through this cozy neighborhood. There are many locally owned restaurants and shops within walking distance from anywhere in this community.

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West Riverside

87 / 100

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With a Walk Score of 87, the West Riverside part in New Orleans is the ninth most walkable neighborhood in the city. Residents in this community enjoy the architecture of the homes and the parks that are within walking distance.

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Iberville

84 / 100

Very Walkable

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The tenth most walkable neighborhood in New Orleans is Iberville, with a Walk Score of 84. Leave your car at home and run your errands on foot. There are also dozens of restaurants within walking distance from nearly anywhere in the community.

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