Central City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
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.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.
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
Personal accounts, films and artifacts provide a thorough and informative look at World War II.
Tulane University
Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do
Guided Distillery Tour & Rum Tasting
New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour
New Orleans: Guided Rum Distillery Tour and Tasting
Adults Only Garden District Cemetery Anne Rice True Crime Tour
Guided Creole Laura Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Witches Coven Walking Tour in New Orleans
Top hotels in Central City
Maison St Charles
The Quisby Hotel
The Westin New Orleans
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
New Orleans Marriott
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
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Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Faubourg Lafayette
When in Faubourg Lafayette and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Caesars Superdome or National World War II Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St. Charles at Melpomene Stop or Saint Charles at Martin Luther King Jr. Stop.
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.
Milan
When in Milan and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Caesars Superdome or National World War II Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St. Charles at Foucher Stop or St. Charles at Lousiana Stop.
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 Caesars Superdome, 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 The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk 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.