New Orleans Upper Central Business District, New Orleans

#171 among attractions in New Orleans

Italianate architecture, Greek Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture, Romanesque revival architecture

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The New Orleans Upper Central Business District, also known simply as Upper Central Business District, is a historic district of New Orleans, Louisiana which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. The original listed area is roughly bounded by O'Keefe, Poydras, Convention Center Blvd. and the Expressway. Along with the NRHP-listed New Orleans Lower Central Business District to the north, across the redeveloped Poydras Street, it is included within the larger New Orleans Central Business District area. ()

Area: 179 acres (0.2797 mi²)Coordinates: 29°56'41"N, 90°4'24"W

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French Quarter - CBD (Central Business District)New Orleans United States

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New Orleans Upper Central Business District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The National WWII Museum, Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, Harrah's New Orleans.

~1220 ftSE
Museum
The National WWII Museum, New Orleans
6 min walk • The National WWII Museum, a poignant tribute to the sacrifices and triumphs of the Greatest Generation, stands as a centerpiece of historical education and remembrance in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 2000, the museum was designated by Congress as America's...
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
17 min walk • The Caesars Superdome, an architectural marvel and a centerpiece of New Orleans' skyline, stands as a testament to the city's love for sports and entertainment. This multi-purpose stadium, with its iconic domed structure, has been a hub of activity since its opening in...
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans
16 min walk • Smoothie King Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located in the city's Central Business District, adjacent to Caesars Superdome.
0.6 miNE
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Harrah's New Orleans, New Orleans
16 min walk • Harrah's New Orleans is a casino in New Orleans, Louisiana, near the foot of Canal Street a block away from the Mississippi River. It is a 115,000 sq ft casino with approximately 2,100 slot machines, over 90 table games and a poker room. The casino is owned by Vici Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
~1620 ftNE
Park, Music venue
Lafayette Square, New Orleans
8 min walk • Lafayette Square is the second-oldest public park in New Orleans, Louisiana, located in the present-day Central Business District. During the late 18th century, this was part of a residential area called Faubourg Sainte Marie.
~760 ftSE
Books, crafts, apparel and other items
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans
4 min walk • The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is located in the Warehouse Arts District of downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1999, and in Stephen Goldring Hall at 925 Camp Street since 2003.
~580 ftSE
Light rail, Memorial
Lee Circle, New Orleans
3 min walk • Lee Circle is a central traffic circle in New Orleans, Louisiana, which featured a monument to Confederate General Robert E. Lee between 1884 and 2017. The monument was a bronze statue by Alexander Doyle, a prominent American sculptor known for statues of Civil War figures. Lee Circle is located at the intersection of St.
0.5 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Champions Square, New Orleans
13 min walk • Champions Square is an outdoor festival plaza located adjacent to Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is known as the premier tailgating space for sports events held at the stadium and the nearby Smoothie King Center.
~780 ftSE
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
Confederate Memorial Hall, New Orleans
4 min walk • The Confederate Memorial Hall was a museum, library, and social club at 1322 Vermont Avenue, Washington, D.C.; it called itself "the Confederate Embassy". The brownstone that housed it, just off of Logan Circle, became a private residence in 1997. The Confederate Memorial Association owned the Hall.
~1320 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Patrick's Church, New Orleans
7 min walk • St. Patrick's Church is a Catholic church and parish in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The parish was founded in 1833, and the current structure was completed in 1840.
0.4 miN
Skyscraper
930 Poydras, New Orleans
10 min walk • 930 Poydras is a 21-story, 270.31-foot residential skyscraper in New Orleans, Louisiana. Located on Poydras Street, the main thoroughfare in the city's Central Business District, it is the tallest building completed in the city in the 2010s and the first residential skyscraper completed in the city following Hurricane Katrina.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to New Orleans Upper Central Business District?

Nearby attractions include Lee Circle, New Orleans (3 min walk), Robert E. Lee Monument, New Orleans (4 min walk), Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans (4 min walk), Confederate Memorial Hall, New Orleans (4 min walk).

How to get to New Orleans Upper Central Business District by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Orleans Upper Central Business District:

Tram

Howard Avenue at Carondelet • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)
Carondelet at Julia • Lines: 12 (3 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (9 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (9 min walk)
FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (29 min walk)