Central Business District 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 Central Business District 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 Central Business District neighborhood map and guide to see nearby places together.

Places to explore in Central Business District

Caesars Superdome

Home stadium of the New Orleans Saints and major events.

Address: 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112. Official visitor information.

Canal Place

A shopping center at the foot of Canal Street with designer boutiques, dining and a cinema. It provides an indoor stop between downtown and the French Quarter; check the visitor page for current parking validation rules before using the garage.

Address: 333 Canal St, New Orleans, LA. Official visitor information.

Civic Theatre

Downtown theater and live-event venue.

Address: 510 O’Keefe Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113. Official visitor information.

Herbsaint

A St. Charles Avenue restaurant serving Louisiana ingredients through a menu of small plates and larger dishes. Its downtown location works with a visit to Lafayette Square or the nearby Arts District. Review the current menu for seasonal choices.

Address: 701 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA. Official visitor information.

Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church

Downtown Catholic church distinguished by elaborate interior architectural detail; check visiting and service times.

Address: 130 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70112. Official visitor information.

Lafayette Square

A public square across from Gallier Hall, used for gatherings, concerts and civic events. It offers an outdoor pause in the Central Business District. Event access and activity vary, so check an organizer's current details when visiting for a particular program.

Address: St Charles Avenue and South Maestri Street, New Orleans, LA. Official visitor information.

Main Library

The downtown branch of New Orleans Public Library provides a useful starting point for reading and local research. Check the library calendar for programs and consult staff about access to the City Archives and Special Collections before a research visit.

Address: 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA. Official visitor information.

Meyer the Hatter

Long-running family hat shop near Canal Street, offering classic headwear and a distinctive downtown storefront.

Address: 120 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130. 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.