New Orleans Central Business District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk
During your visit to New Orleans, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Lafayette Square
After visiting Lafayette Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

New Orleans City Hall
New Orleans City Hall is just one of the places to see in New Orleans, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Audubon Insectarium
Fascinating insects creep, crawl and flutter all around the extensive displays at this living museum, which promises a magical day out for adults and kids alike.
Things to do

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Top hotels in New Orleans Central Business District

Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Clean room good breakfast
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Great location.. And the hotel staff was excellent.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Very clean
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Great hotel. Would stay here again. Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful hotel with very nice rooms.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Friendly, helpful staff. Exceptional room. Very spacious and clean
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

The Westin New Orleans
Hotel staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast in room was delicious. Drinks at the bar were impressive.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around New Orleans Central Business District

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.

French Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the 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.

Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Caesars Superdome or Canal Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at Galvez Stop or Canal at Tonti Stop.

Central City
Consider a visit to House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Central City. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at St. Charles at Felicity Stop or St. Charles at Euterpe Stop.

Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mahalia Jackson Theater and New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & History.
New Orleans Central Business District Travel Guide
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