Central City Travel Guide
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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 great live music and fascinating museums in this walkable 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 acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
National World War II Museum
A rare collection of artefacts, memorabilia and documents piece together the story of America’s involvement in the Second World War.
Jackson Square
Chill out Southern-style in this freewheeling park with a fascinating past.
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Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Faubourg Lafayette
If you're spending time in Faubourg Lafayette, check out sights like Mckenna Museum of African American Art or Church of St. John the Baptist 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 New Orleans Fire Museum Fire Station 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 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 Magazine Street.
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 Lafayette Square 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.
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- House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum
- Canal Street
- Bourbon Street
- Caesars Superdome
- Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
- Caesars New Orleans Casino
- National World War II Museum
- Julia Street Cruise Terminal
- Mardi Gras World
- Frenchmen Street
- Audubon Aquarium
- Mississippi River
- City Park
- Audubon Zoo
- Loyola University New Orleans
- Royal Street
- French Market
- New Orleans Riverwalk Shopping Center