Central City 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 City through 4 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 City neighborhood map and guide to see nearby places together.

Places to explore in Central City

Central City Library

A neighborhood library within the Allie Mae Williams Multi-Service Center, in Suite 139. Check the library's daily hours and event calendar before visiting. The indoor location makes confirming the correct entrance and room especially useful for a first visit.

Address: 2020 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA. Official visitor information.

Dew Drop Inn

Historic music venue and hotel revived on LaSalle Street.

Address: 2836 Lasalle St, New Orleans, LA 70115. Official visitor information.

New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market

Central City performance venue presenting jazz and blues, with official concert listings and visitor information.

Address: 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113. Official visitor information.

Visiting note: Formerly known as the New Orleans Jazz Market; use the current Jazz & Blues Market website for shows and tickets.

Southern Food & Beverage Museum

Museum exploring food and drink traditions across the American South, with New Orleans culinary connections.

Address: 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113. 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.