Central City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central City
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.
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
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.
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.
National World War II Museum
World War II is brought to life at America's premier war repository.
Activities
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour
Creole Queen Historic Battlefield Cruise
Our pick of the best Central City Hotel Deals
Maison St Charles
Clean room, nice service, amazing
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Great hotel! Classic French Quarter masterpiece near everything but not dead smack in the middle of the craziness. I want to throw a special shout out to our bartender who was amazing. Nice young guy who’s been on the staff for a while. Justin I believe. He went out of his way to make us feel at ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
The entire stay was amazing. Great stay
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
New Orleans Marriott
Nice staff
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Clean room. Good location. Valet parking.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Great hotel and very nice staff! I think Taelor at the front desk was fairly new but he did very well getting us checked in and explaining how we could get around the area!
Reviewed on 20 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 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 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.
