Central City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Canal Street
Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
National World War II Museum
World War II is brought to life at America's premier war repository.
Mardi Gras World
If you can't make Mardi Gras, this attraction dedicated to the world's most famous festival is the next best thing.
Activities
Guided Distillery Tour & Rum Tasting
New Orleans Garden District History and Architecture Walking Tour
Guided Creole Laura Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans: Guided Rum Distillery Tour and Tasting
Walking Tour in New Orleans Garden District
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Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Garden District
Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or Magazine Street while you're exploring the area.
New Orleans Central Business District
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Bourbon Street, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.
Lower Garden District
Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and National World War II Museum.
Arts/Warehouse District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. Top attractions like National World War II Museum and Confederate Memorial Hall Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Julia Stop or Saint Charles at Saint Joseph Stop to see more of the city.
Irish Channel
If you're spending some time in Irish Channel, Magazine Street and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
Uptown Historic District
Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Uptown Historic District. Top attractions like Audubon Park and Audubon Zoo are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Jefferson Stop or St. Charles at Valmont Stop to see more of the city.
- House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum
- Canal Street
- Bourbon Street
- Caesars Superdome
- Caesars New Orleans Casino
- National World War II Museum
- Smoothie King Center
- Jackson Square
- Café du Monde
- Audubon Zoo
- French Market
- Loyola University New Orleans
- New Orleans Riverwalk Shopping Center
- Lake Pontchartrain