Carrollton is a part of New Orleans located at the far end of uptown. If there is anything you cannot afford to miss during your visit to New Orleans it is a streetcar ride. Carrollton is near Tunale and Loyola Universities where you find many students and professors residing and patronize local businesses. In fact this is a mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood with several small businesses and restaurants.

Streetcars would take you through the Riverbend where you would find clusters of restaurants, shops and businesses. Another two parts of Carrollton which visitors should get familiarised with are Maple Street and Oak Street. Both these are business streets located on the opposite sides of Carrollton Avenue.

The town of Carrollton was incorporated on March 10, 1845 and soon grew into a city. The Carrollton Historic District is architecturally significant within the context of southern United States because of its sheer size and unusually fine collection of shotguns. In fact Carrollton contains nearly 2, 442 structures in the shotgun house tradition.

Some of the principal landmarks of Carrollton are:

- Old Jefferson Parish Courthouse. This is a Greek revival building featuring colossal pedimented portico with four fluted ionic columns designed by one of the most renowned New Orleans architect Henry Howard.

- Rev. John Bliss Warren House - this is a columnar galleried house with slightly projecting portico that has a look of grand plantation house.

- Nathaniel Wilkinson House - This is a two story Downingesque Gothic villa with X shaped center. In fact there are hardly three or four Downingesque Gothic structures in entire city of New Orleans.

- D'Antoni House - This is a massive buff brick villa elaborately articulated in the Prairie style containing a matching garage.

In addition to the above stated, there are several other landmarks in this district.

The Carrollton Station section of New Orleans is at the far end of the Uptown neighborhood and the French quarter. The place was a separate city in the 19th century and has strong historical and cultural identity. The neighborhood survived the Hurricane Katrina completely as it was away from the flooded areas of the city. The historical music cafes and bars were very luckily spared by nature. The place is a major tourist attraction and thousands of people visit it every year to get a feel of New Orleans. There are many authentic bars and cafes in this area, the Carrollton Station is one among it. The legacy of this place is great with more than 300 types of beer served at its bar. Many people who come to the city have become patrons of the bar.

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1. What is Carrollton Station?

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Carrollton Station is an authentic New Orleans bar on Willow Street of the Carrollton neighborhood. The place is known for its beer and live bands. Several noted musicians have played at the Carrollton Station since the mid-eighties.

2. Where can I stay in New Orleans if I have to visit the Carrollton Station and the historic neighborhood?

There are several hotels in the vicinity where you can stay. There are plenty of hotels that are well connected to this neighborhood. New Orleans hotels usually provide you with good travel facilities for you to go and enjoy the local atmosphere.

3. What else can I do at the Carrollton neighborhood?

You can do plenty of things here. The place itself is historical and a brilliant place to visit with many shopping outlets and good restaurants. The Carrollton Station Grill and Bar is in itself a reason for you to visit the place.

Events at the Carrollton Station

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If you are a sports lover then Carrollton Booster would be the best place for you to visit and enjoy yourself as much as you can. The place offers an amicable experience to those who visit. Here you will be in a position to learn more about different types of games and also get a chance to play them.

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There are cheap New Orleans hotels that are found near Carrollton Booster. This hotel will offer quality accommodation for you and your family. There are a number of things that you can do if you are in Carrollton Booster.

Things to do

- You can play football and get the skills

- Volunteer as a coach if you have the experience

- Participate in the Miracle League in Audubon Park

- Play baseball and softball

- Participate in mom's baseball

- Attend baseball lessons

Practically there is something for everybody in this club irrespective of age or the gender. This is one of the best places to be if you intend to visit New Orleans for your vacation. Moreover, cheap New Orleans hotels are available where you can stay.

Places where to stay near the club

Nearby hotels

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About the club

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