Where to find luggage storage in New Orleans
Our BagDrop network covers the areas visitors spend the most time in. Here's the rundown:
The French Quarter
The French Quarter is the beating heart of New Orleans tourism. Jackson Square, Cafe Du Monde, Royal Street antique shops, Bourbon Street bars, the Historic Voodoo Museum and Pat O'Brien's with its famous hurricanes. The streets are narrow, the sidewalks are uneven (locals call them banquettes), and the crowds are thick, especially on weekends. Trying to roll a suitcase down Bourbon Street on a Saturday night is a contact sport. Drop your bags at a BagDrop and walk the Quarter like a local.
Garden District and Magazine Street
The Garden District is one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods in America. Huge antebellum mansions, live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, and Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 right in the middle of it all. Magazine Street runs along its edge for six miles, packed with boutiques, galleries, coffee shops and restaurants. The St. Charles streetcar rolls right through the area. It's a walking neighbourhood, and the cracked sidewalks and tree roots make rolling luggage a real pain. Leave your bags behind and take your time.
Frenchmen Street and the Marigny
Frenchmen Street is where the locals go for live music. It's a few blocks east of the French Quarter in the Faubourg Marigny neighbourhood, and on any given night you can hear jazz, brass bands, funk and blues pouring out of spots like The Spotted Cat, d.b.a., and The Maison. The clubs are small and packed, so having a bag with you is not ideal. Stash your stuff at a BagDrop and just bring yourself and some cash for tips.
Warehouse District and the WWII Museum
The Warehouse District (also called the Arts District) sits between the French Quarter and the Garden District. The National WWII Museum is the star attraction here, and it's genuinely one of the best museums in the country. Plan on spending at least half a day. There are also galleries, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and some great restaurants like Cochon and Compere Lapin. The WWII Museum has strict bag policies for large items, so storing your luggage beforehand is a smart move.
Superdome and Central Business District
The Caesars Superdome is where the Saints play and where some of the biggest events in the city happen, from the Sugar Bowl to major concerts. The Central Business District surrounds it with hotels, restaurants and the Smoothie King Center where the Pelicans play. On event days, security is tight and large bags will slow you down or get turned away at the gate. Use a BagDrop nearby and walk in with just your ticket and your phone.
Uptown and Audubon Park
Uptown is a residential neighbourhood with tree-lined streets, Tulane and Loyola universities, and Audubon Park with its zoo and gorgeous walking paths. The St. Charles streetcar runs right through it. If you're visiting campus, jogging through the park, or grabbing a snowball from a neighbourhood stand, you don't need bags weighing you down.
