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.

  • Southern Food and Beverage MuseumHistory Museum
  • The Avenue PubGastropub
  • Hot TinCocktail Bar

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Central City in New Orleans

Top things to do in Central City

  • Southern Food and Beverage Museum

    Southern Food and Beverage Museum

    4.4 · 526
    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

    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

    Magnolia Marketplace

    4.3 · 1.2k
    Shopping Mall
  • Bernards Pralines of New Orleans

    Bernards Pralines of New Orleans

    4.6 · 130
    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:

Where to eat & drink in Central City

  • The Avenue Pub

    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

    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
  • avenue cafe

    avenue cafe

    4.6 · 717
    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

    Barrel Proof

    4.5 · 867
    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

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

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