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Central Business District · New Orleans
Places to see around Central Business District
Source-backed places around Central Business District, New Orleans — landmarks, food and drink, and the spots locals keep naming inside the displayed center-radius discovery area.
Within 1.0 mi of Central Business District center · center-radius discovery, not a neighborhood boundary
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What are the best things to do in Central Business District, New Orleans?
Downtown core: Superdome, Canal Street, Vue Orleans, hotels. Reborn downtown hub. Start with Leeds Iron Foundry, Martin Lawrence Galleries New Orleans, and Hermann-Grima House, then use the Nearby location picker to adjust by your exact location, time, weather, and walking pace.
Is Central Business District a good area to stay in New Orleans?
Central Business District is one of New Orleans's most walkable areas to base yourself. As a part of town it keeps places, food, and events close together, so it's an easy district to stay in and explore on foot — use the map to see what's within a short walk before you book.
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Leeds Iron Foundry
Stop here to admire the rare Gothic Revival cast-iron facade and learn about the industrial power of the 19th century. It is a perfect example of ada…
Suggested shape
Start with Leeds Iron Foundry and Martin Lawrence Galleries New Orleans. Then use the Nearby location picker to swap in food, events, or a shorter walk based on where you actually are.
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70 public sources across the top 12 places
Source-backed place · History
Leeds Iron Foundry
A stunning Gothic Revival masterpiece of cast iron, this 1850s warehouse once served as the storage hub for one of the South's la…
Free
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Martin Lawrence Galleries New Orleans
A premier fine art gallery in the French Quarter, showcasing a massive collection of original works by 20th-century masters like…
Free
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Hermann-Grima House
A preserved 1831 Federal-style residence in the French Quarter, featuring an original operating open-hearth kitchen and the neigh…
$$
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Step back into the 19th century at this French Quarter gem, housed in an 1820s Creole townhouse and featuring the largest collect…
History
5 sources
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Cochon Butcher
A MICHELIN-listed casual counter-service deli specializing in all-natural, farm-sourced meats and whole-hog butchery in a renovat…
1-2 hours
$$
Food
6 sources
House-cured, smoked, and cured meats make this a signature stop for serious meat lovers.
Reservations Resy
Source-backed place · Museums
Historic New Orleans Collection
A premier free history museum and research center in the French Quarter, dedicated to preserving the rich culture and traditions…
1-2 hours
$$
History
6 sources
A deep, often-missed dive into Louisiana history in a beautifully preserved French Quarter complex.
Source-backed place · Tour
Steamboat Natchez
Experience the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River. This iconic vessel offers jazz cruises, narrated harbor tours,…
1.5-3 hours
$$
History
6 sources
Classic paddlewheel jazz cruises with French Quarter docking and optional dinner.
Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
Jewel of the South
An award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant housed in a restored 1835 Creole cottage, blending historic French Quarter charm wit…
1-2 hours
$$$
Couples
6 sources
Ranked #6 in North America's 50 Best Bars, serving a legendary Brandy Crusta in a temple to NOLA culture.
Reservations Resy
Source-backed place · Brewery Distillery
Jax Brewery
A historic 1891 industrial landmark on the Mississippi River, once the South's largest independent brewery, now transformed into…
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
The oldest and most historic cemetery in New Orleans, famous for its iconic above-ground vaults and the resting place of Voodoo Q…
History
6 sources
Source-backed place · Event Venue
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
A massive event venue located on the Mississippi River, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is home to the largest single-leve…
Free
Architecture
5 sources
Source-backed place · Shopping
The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk
A premier first-to-market outlet shopping center situated along the Mississippi River waterfront in downtown New Orleans, featuri…
Families
6 sources
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré
Established in 1916, Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré is New Orleans' oldest professional theatre, offering high-quality productio…
History
6 sources
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Jackson Square
The historic heart of the French Quarter, this National Historic Landmark served as a military parade ground and the site of the…
1-2 hours
Free
Architecture
6 sources
Roam the historic park anchored by the cathedral, featuring statues, a fountain, and local artists painting live.
Source-backed place · Public art
Jackson Square artist fence displays
A world-famous open-air art gallery where local creators showcase original works on the historic iron fence of Jackson Square in…
Free
Photography
6 sources
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Caesars Superdome
An iconic domed multi-purpose stadium in downtown New Orleans, the Caesars Superdome serves as the home of the NFL's New Orleans…
$$
Architecture
6 sources
Tickets
Ticketmaster
Source-backed place · Shopping
Faulkner House Books
A literary sanctuary in the French Quarter, this bookstore occupies the 1837 townhouse where William Faulkner completed his first…
Solo Travel
6 sources
Source-backed place · Shopping
M.S. Rau
A legendary French Quarter landmark founded in 1912, M.S. Rau is a world-renowned gallery specializing in 18th- and 19th-century…
30-60 min
$$
Art
6 sources
Museum-grade antiques, fine art, and rare treasures in a jaw-dropping Royal Street showroom.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Café du Monde
A legendary New Orleans landmark on Decatur Street, famous for its open-air seating and iconic powdered-sugar beignets paired wit…
1 hour
$
History
6 sources
Beignets and café au lait in the French Quarter are the city’s most famous sugar rush.
Source-backed place · Museums
The Sazerac House
A high-tech, sensory museum dedicated to the official cocktail of New Orleans, offering free tours and tastings of legendary spir…
1-2 hours
$$
History
6 sources
Cocktail history, tasting stations, and a self-guided experience most visitors skip.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Tujague's
A legendary French Quarter institution and the second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans, Tujague's is celebrated as the birthplace…
1.5-2.5 hours
$$$
History
6 sources
Old-school Creole classics and Gulf seafood in one of the city's oldest dining rooms.
Source-backed place · History
Cornstalk Hotel
A boutique Victorian inn on Royal Street, famous for its distinctive cornstalk cast-iron fence and ties to Elvis Presley.
$$$
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Café Reconcile
A mission-driven nonprofit restaurant in Central City serving authentic soul food while providing critical culinary and life skil…
Food
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
A legendary New Orleans landmark and bar, this structure is claimed to be the oldest bar in the United States, steeped in tales o…
1-2 hours
$$
History
6 sources
Historic candlelit pirate bar; grab a drink in one of the city’s oldest surviving buildings.
Source-backed place · Museums
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
The first institution in New Orleans founded by and for people of African descent, this center serves as a vital hub for African…
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Royal Street
The heart of the French Quarter's art and antiques scene, Royal Street is a historic corridor of elegant townhouses, specialty sh…
History
4 sources
Source-backed place · History
Tremé Historic District
Explore Tremé, widely recognized as the oldest African American neighborhood in America. This historic district is the heartbeat…
History
6 sources
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Algiers-Canal Street Ferry Landing
A historic transit link crossing the Mississippi River, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the French Quarter and Downtown…
Photography
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Bourbon Street
A world-famous historic thoroughfare in the French Quarter, Bourbon Street is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, iconic architec…
Free
History
6 sources
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Piazza d’Italia
A vibrant, Postmodern architectural landmark in the Warehouse District, dedicated to the Italian American community of New Orlean…
Free
Architecture
6 sources
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