Carrollton

Neighborhood Description

Originally established as a rural resort community outside of New Orleans, the neighborhood still has a quiet, welcoming charm and affordable housing is prevalent. Oak Street, one of Carrollton’s main shopping districts, still has the look and feel of old New Orleans, while Maple Street offers small stores, numerous coffee shops, boutiques and bookstores in converted Victorian houses. The area is a main thoroughfare of the city, crisscrossed by Carrollton and South Claiborne avenues. In addition, the neighborhood offers fine, inexpensive dining at the end of the main streetcar line and is bordered by the University Area and Mid-City.