Carrollton Places: A Practical New Orleans Guide

Automated directory guide · Built from the site’s reviewed place records. Confirm current access and hours with each venue.

Explore Carrollton through 8 mapped places. This guide collects local addresses and official visitor links so you can choose the stops that suit your interests. It is a starting point for your own plans; it is not a promise that every stop will be open on the same day.

Open the Carrollton neighborhood map and guide to see nearby places together.

Places to explore in Carrollton

Blue Cypress Books

Oak Street independent bookstore with new and used titles and a neighborhood events program.

Address: 8123 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118. Official visitor information.

Brigtsen's Restaurant

Frank and Marna Brigtsen's restaurant serves New Orleans cooking in the Riverbend area. The Dante Street location makes it a destination meal during a Carrollton visit. Check reservation instructions and the current menu before planning your evening.

Address: 723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA. Official visitor information.

Dakar NOLA

A Senegalese tasting-menu restaurant centered on West African hospitality and seasonal ingredients. Plan around its reserved seating times and confirm dietary requirements before booking. Use the current Leonidas Street address rather than the former Magazine Street location.

Address: 937 Leonidas St, New Orleans, LA. Official visitor information.

Jacques-Imo's

Colorful Oak Street restaurant serving Louisiana cooking.

Address: 8324 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118. Official visitor information.

Maple Leaf Bar

Long-running Oak Street live-music club.

Address: 8316 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118. Official visitor information.

Marsalis Harmony Park

A Carrollton park with green space and a playground, formerly known as Palmer Park. Its current name honors the Marsalis family's musical contribution. The location near major transit routes makes it a useful outdoor stop when exploring this part of Uptown.

Address: South Carrollton Avenue and South Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA. Official visitor information.

Nix Library

A Carrollton library on South Carrollton Avenue. Check the official daily-hours page and branch program listings before visiting, especially for activities requiring registration. The Carrollton guide connects this reading stop with nearby food, shops and outdoor spaces.

Address: 1401 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA. Official visitor information.

Plum Street Snoballs

Neighborhood sno-ball stand in Carrollton; confirm the seasonal schedule before visiting.

Address: 1300 Burdette St, New Orleans, LA 70118. Official visitor information.

How do I plan a visit?

Open the New Orleans place map and search for the places that interest you. Use category filters to find food, museums, music or outdoor stops. Check the street address on each guide, then use its directions link to compare travel options.

Confirm reservations, admission, opening hours and accessibility directly with the venue. A map pin locates a place but may not identify its accessible entrance. For transit, check RTA’s current routes and service notices.

When should I go?

Use the live radar and 10-day forecast before heading outside. Browse the annual events calendar for seasonal planning; confirm actual event dates with organizers before booking. You can combine nearby stops after checking which are open and how much time you want at each.

Found a changed address or visiting restriction? Send a correction with an official source so the directory can be improved.