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Central City in New Orleans

Things to Do in Central City, New Orleans

A historic part of New Orleans known for its local culture and traditions, including Mardi Gras Indian celebrations and Second Lines. It's centrally located near the Central Business District, with Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard as a key street for shops and restaurants.

A historic part of New Orleans known for its local culture and traditions, including Mardi Gras Indian celebrations and Second Lines. It's centrally located near the Central Business District, with Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard as a key street for shops and restaurants.

  • Southern Food and Beverage MuseumSouthern Food and Beverage MuseumHistory Museum
  • The Avenue PubThe Avenue PubGastropub
  • Hot TinHot TinCocktail Bar
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Top things to do in Central City

  • Southern Food and Beverage Museum in Central City, New Orleans

    Southern Food and Beverage Museum

    4.4 · 529
    History Museum

    Unique museum with exhibits spotlighting the food, drink & culture of the South, along with events.

    Mon
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Tue–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5 PM
  • Lafayette Cemetery #2 in Central City, New Orleans

    Lafayette Cemetery #2

    Cemetery

    Unlike the interesting Lafayette Cemetery #1, #2 has not been maintained and is not terribly safe anyway. The same can be said for adjacent St. Joseph Cemetery #1. New Orleans has many more interesting and safer cemeteries; skip these.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Magnolia Marketplace in Central City, New Orleans

    Magnolia Marketplace

    4.3 · 1.2k
    Shopping Mall
  • Bernards Pralines of New Orleans in Central City, New Orleans

    Bernards Pralines of New Orleans

    4.6 · 132
    Candy Shop

    From our kitchen to your home, we maintain the highest standards of quality and freshness. Here is why our customers keep coming back for more:

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Central City

  • The Avenue Pub in Central City, New Orleans

    The Avenue Pub

    4.6 · 2.2k
    Gastropub· $10-20

    Old-world bar with fireplaces, tin ceilings & a balcony serving up craft beers & creative pub grub.

    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    9 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    9 AM – 1 AM
  • Hot Tin in Central City, New Orleans

    Hot Tin

    4.6 · 1.5k
    Cocktail Bar· $10–20

    Choice cocktails, champagne & city views at a chic rooftop bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel.

    Mon–Thu
    2 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    2 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    2 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    2 PM – 12 AM
  • Cafe Porche & Snowbar in Central City, New Orleans

    Cafe Porche & Snowbar

    4.9 · 653
    Brunch· $10–20

    Quaint weekend brunch/lunch spot with a patio, for Southern staples like gumbo & fried catfish.

    Mon–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    8 AM – 1:45 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 1:45 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 1:45 PM
    BookMap
  • avenue cafe in Central City, New Orleans

    avenue cafe

    4.6 · 718
    Coffee Shop· $10–20

    Eclectic coffee shop in casual surroundings with sandwiches, pastries, fresh-squeezed juice & beer.

    Every day
    7 AM – 2 PM
  • Barrel Proof in Central City, New Orleans

    Barrel Proof

    4.5 · 868
    Cocktail Bar· $20–30

    Rustic bar with a wood-paneled ceiling serves up a wide array of beer & whiskey, plus cocktails.

    Every day
    4 PM – 1 AM
  • Heard Dat Kitchen in Central City, New Orleans

    Heard Dat Kitchen

    4.7 · 1.2k
    American· $10–20

    No-frills setting in a strip mall for classic & updated Southern cooking with homestyle desserts.

    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5 PM
  • The Rabbit Hole in Central City, New Orleans

    The Rabbit Hole

    4.5 · 258
    Nightclub· $20–30

    An event venue and nightclub in New Orleans, offering live music and DJ sets, and available for event rentals and private parties.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu
    9 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    9:30 PM – 4 AM
    Sat
    9:30 PM – 4 AM
    Sun
    Closed

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Map of Central City with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Southern Food and Beverage Museum
  2. 2The Avenue Pub
  3. 3Hot Tin
  4. 4Lafayette Cemetery #2
  5. 5Cafe Porche & Snowbar
  6. 6Magnolia Marketplace
  7. 7Bernards Pralines of New Orleans
  8. 8avenue cafe
  9. 9Barrel Proof
  10. 10Heard Dat Kitchen

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