| Central Business District: New Orleans Hotels Map | |
| Map of Hotels and Inns in the CBD Area of New Orleans |
Central Business District (CBD)
Points of Interest: Amidst skyscrapers, law firms and banks, the CBD is home to Harrah's Casino, the only land-based casino in New Orleans. Walk to the end of major streets Poydras and Canal, and you can't miss this mammoth building flanked by palm trees and fountains. A daily buffet includes peel-and-eat shrimp and grilled-to-order steaks and salmon. The CBD has three shopping malls in addition to numerous specialty and souvenir shops (the largest concentration of which can be found on Canal Street). The New Orleans Centre, adjacent to the Louisiana Superdome, shares a building with the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Three floors of shops include Macy's and Lord and Taylor. Sharing a building with the Wyndham New Orleans, Canal Place includes Saks Fifth Avenue, a two-story Pottery Barn and a cinema that showcases independent and foreign films. The Riverwalk Marketplace lines the Mississippi river from the Hilton Riverside to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Shops include chains like Express and Victoria's Secret as well as local art, clothing, music and local delicacies at a fudge factory and a beignet counter. The Louisiana Superdome hosts sporting events and special shows, and next door, the New Orleans Arena is the home of Hornets basketball. The famous St. Charles Avenue streetcar, the oldest continuously-operating streetcar line in the U.S., stops every other block in the CBD and heads toward Uptown New Orleans and the Garden District. The streetcar traveles all the way down St. Charles Avenue, turning up Carrollton Avenue before it turns around to journey back downtown to Canal Street. Along the way, it passes stately and historic mansions, centuries-old oak trees, and scenic Audubon Park. A one-way ride is $1.25 and is a relaxing way to see one of the most lovely streets in the world. The CBD is a short walk or quick cab ride to the infamous New Orleans French Quarter, but this neighborhood has its share of live music and hot spots. For live music, check out the Howlin' Wolf (828 S. Peters St.) or get adventurous and head to a dive called the Mermaid Lounge (1100 Constance St.) For the views, 360 is not to be missed; the restaurant and bar rotates at the top of the New Orleans World Trade Center and offers panoramic views of the French Quarter and the Mississippi River. Le Chat Noir (715 St Charles Ave.) hosts caberet and small-scale live theater. Hip places to be seen include the Wine Loft (752 Tchoupitoulas St.) and LOA (221 Camp St., in the International House Hotel). During the two weeks of Mardi Gras, parades pass right down St. Charles Avenue and Canal Street, and usually end up at the Convention Center. You can catch a spot on the street or choose a hotel on a parade route; many have balconies high above the crowds for prime viewing (and catching beads and doubloons thrown from the floats). Other New Orleans Hotel Maps: All maps copyright 2004 Charlyn Keating Chisholm, used with permission.
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