New Orleans Lower Central Business District, New Orleans

#198 among attractions in New Orleans

Interesting neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Neoclassical architecture, Greek Revival architecture

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The New Orleans Lower Central Business District is a historic district in New Orleans, Louisiana which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. It may be referred to as Lower Central Business District. Along with the NRHP-listed New Orleans Upper Central Business District to the south, across the redeveloped Poydras Street, it is included within the larger New Orleans Central Business District area. To the north, between N. Peters and N. Rampart, the district borders the historic, NRHP-listed Vieux Carre, which is a U.S. National Historic Landmark. ()

Area: 77 acres (0.1203 mi²)Coordinates: 29°57'5"N, 90°3'56"W

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French Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Carousel Bar, Aquarium of the Americas, One Canal Place, Woldenberg Riverfront Park.

~1290 ftNW
Nightlife
Carousel Bar, New Orleans
7 min walk • The Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge is the only revolving bar in New Orleans, Louisiana. The bar is inside the Hotel Monteleone and overlooks Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Installed in 1949, the 25-seat circular bar turns on 2,000 large steel rollers, powered by a 1⁄4 hp motor.
~760 ftE
Zoo, Aquarium, Park
Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans
4 min walk • Dive into an underwater world at the Aquarium of the Americas, a maritime haven nestled in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This aquatic sanctuary showcases a vast array of sea life, offering visitors an immersive experience into the depths of the ocean.
~180 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
One Canal Place, New Orleans
1 min walk • One Canal Place, located at 365 Canal Street in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 32-story, 440 feet-tall skyscraper.
~1140 ftNE
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Outdoor activities
Woldenberg Riverfront Park, New Orleans
6 min walk • Woldenberg Park is a park in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was created in the late 1980s on land that had been occupied by old wharves and warehouses along the Mississippi Riverfront, in the upper French Quarter, first opening as a park in October 1989. It is named after philanthropist Malcolm Woldenberg who helped fund its construction.
~1210 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jackson Brewing Company, New Orleans
6 min walk • Jackson Brewing Company, or Jackson Brewery, was a regional brewery operating in New Orleans, from 1890 to 1974. One of two breweries selling Jax beer, along with Jacksonville's Jax Brewing Company, it was popularly known as the Jax Brewery. At its height, it was the largest brewery in the Southern United States.
~740 ftS
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Harrah's New Orleans, New Orleans
4 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.
~1420 ftSE
29°56'56"N • 90°3'44"W
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, New Orleans
7 min walk • River cruise, Boat tours, Outdoor activities
~350 ftNW
Zoo, Specialty museum, Museum
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, New Orleans
2 min walk • Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium is an insectarium and entomology museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. As part of its move from its previous location at the U.S.
~1250 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Howlin' Wolf, New Orleans
7 min walk • The Howlin' Wolf is a 1,200 person capacity music venue located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Howlin' Wolf Den, adjoined to The Howlin' Wolf is a 120-person capacity performance space. The venues are used for concerts, comedy shows, events and private parties.
~1300 ftN
29°57'18"N • 90°3'53"W
Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve, New Orleans
7 min walk • Museum, Nature and wildlife, National park
~1310 ftS
Park, Postmodern architecture
Piazza d'Italia, New Orleans
7 min walk • The Piazza d'Italia is an urban public plaza located behind the American Italian Cultural Center at Lafayette and Commerce Streets in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Nearby attractions include United States Custom House, New Orleans (2 min walk), Canal Streetcar Line, New Orleans (2 min walk), Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, New Orleans (2 min walk), Harrah's New Orleans, New Orleans (4 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to New Orleans Lower Central Business District:

Tram

Canal at North Peters • Lines: 2 (1 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (22 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (22 min walk)
FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (32 min walk)