Explore Louisiana's Cultural Districts

Dig into our rich arts and culture heritage by exploring out Louisiana Cultural Districts, designated by the Lt. Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. These districts can be found throughout all five regions of the state. In addition to experiencing local art and entertainment and viewing historic structures, you can also purchase original Louisiana art without paying local and state sales tax.

Louisiana Cultural Districts in the Greater New Orleans Area

Bayou Road African American Heritage Cultural District, New Orleans

Covington Cultural District, Covington

City of Gretna Cultural District, Gretna

City of Slidell Olde Towne Cultural District, Slidell

Downtown Development District Cultural District, New Orleans

Faubourg St. John Cultural District, New Orleans

Federal City, Tunisburg & Algiers Point Cultural District, New Orleans

Fontainebleau Cultural District, Lacombe

French Quarter Cultural District, New Orleans

Freret-Claiborne Cultural District, New Orleans

Gentilly/Pontchartrain Park Cultural District, New Orleans

Irish Channel Cultural District, New Orleans

Lafitte Greenway Cultural District

Lincoln Beach Cultural District, New Orleans

Lower Garden District Cultural District, New Orleans

Lower Ninth Ward Cultural District, New Orleans

Madisonville Cultural District, Madisonville

Magazine Street Gallery Cultural District, New Orleans

Midtown Cultural District of Abita Springs, Abita Springs

Museum City Park Cultural District, New Orleans

Oak Street Riverbend Cultural District, New Orleans

Old Algiers Cultural District, New Orleans

Old Mandeville Cultural District, Mandeville

Oretha Castle Haley Cultural District, New Orleans

Rampart-Basin Cultural District, New Orleans

Rivertown Arts & Cultural District, Kenner

South Broad Street Cultural District, New Orleans

St. Claude Corridor Cultural District, New Orleans

Uptown University, New Orleans

Viet Village Cultural District, New Orleans

Louisiana Cultural Districts in Plantation Country

Ascension Parish Cultural District, Ascension

Baton Rouge Arts & Entertainment Cultural District, Baton Rouge

City of Denham Springs Cultural District, Denham Springs

City of Donaldsonville Historic Cultural District, Donaldsonville

Hammond Cultural District, Hammond

Mid City Cultural District, Baton Rouge

Old South Baton Rouge Cultural District, Baton Rouge

Perkins Road Arts District, Baton Rouge

St. Francisville Downtown Cultural District, St. Francisville

Louisiana Cultural Districts in Cajun Country

Abbeville Cultural and Heritage District, Abbeville

Breaux Bridge Cajun Creole Cultural District, Breaux Bridge

Charlestown Cultural District, Lake Charles

Cottage Shops Cultural District, Lake Charles

Deux Bayous Cultural District, Arnaudville

Downtown Historic New Iberia Cultural District, New Iberia

Downtown Lafayette Cultural District, Lafayette

Eunice Prairie Cajun Cultural District, Eunice

Grand Coteau Cultural District, Grand Coteau

Grand Isle & Grand Cheniere Caminada Cultural District, Grand Isle

Houma Cultural District, Houma

Leeville Fishing Village, Lafourche Parish

Main Street Crowley Cultural District, Crowley

Opelousas Cultural District, Opelousas

Sunset Cultural District, Sunset

Town of Welsh Cultural and Historic District, Welsh

West End Historic New Iberia Cultural District, New Iberia

Louisiana Cultural Districts in the Crossroads

Alexandria Cultural District, Alexandria

Downtown DeRidder Cultural District, DeRidder

Leesville Main Street Cultural District, Leesville

Natchitoches Historic Cultural District, Natchitoches

Louisiana Cultural Districts in Sportsman’s Paradise

Highland Community Cultural District, Shreveport

Minden Art and History Cultural District, Minden

Riverside Cultural District, Monroe

Shreveport Downtown Cultural District, Shreveport

Tallulah Historic Cultural District, Tallulah

Village of Grand Cane Cultural District, Grand Cane

West Monroe Cultural District, West Monroe