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.
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.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this walkable area.
Caesars New Orleans Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Caesars New Orleans Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in New Orleans? Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a top convention centre in New Orleans. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Things to do
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Top hotels in Central City
Maison St Charles
It was just a pleasant stay
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
staff was great!!!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Jung Hotel and Residences
The room was clean but not spotless
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Location was perfect and service was great with the super friendly staff. Room is a little small, but that’s expected in a vintage building. The room was clean with daily room service. Only gripe is the shutters were kind of broken, but simply putting your bags in front of them helped a bit. Would ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
Spotlees room, comfortable, amazing staff as always
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Clean and cute room! Ours was a bit small, but had a lot of mid century modern character. The flooring was beautiful, with high ceilings. It was quiet, and the building has beautiful exposed brick throughout, with an awesome little café in the morning. Did not try the restaurant, but it was beautiful ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
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.
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.
Touro
When in Touro and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like National World War II Museum or Lafayette Cemetery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Peniston Stop or Saint Charles at Constantinople Stop.
