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New Orleans · Neighborhood
What to do in Magazine Street right now
Six-mile shopping/dining corridor of boutiques, galleries, restaurants from CBD through Uptown.
Within 1.1 mi of Magazine Street center · radius, not neighborhood boundary
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Best first stop
Pontchartrain Hotel
Stop here to experience a slice of New Orleans' high society history and enjoy some of the best panoramic views of the French Quarter from the roofto…
Suggested shape
Start with Pontchartrain Hotel and Cochon Butcher. Then use the Nearby location picker to swap in food, events, or a shorter walk based on where you actually are.
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Source depth
65 public sources across the top 12 places
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Source-backed place · History
Pontchartrain Hotel
A 14-story architectural gem in the Garden District, this historic hotel has hosted presidents and celebrities, offering breathta…
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Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is the nation's largest and most comprehensive repository of art from the American South, locate…
1-2 hours
$$
Art
4 sources
World’s largest collection of Southern art—paintings, prints, sculpture from 15 states in the Warehouse Arts District.
Source-backed place · Museums
Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans
A nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding New Orleans' unique architecture, neighborhoods, and cultural identity through…
Free
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Leeds Iron Foundry
A stunning Gothic Revival masterpiece of cast iron, this 1850s warehouse once served as the storage hub for one of the South's la…
Free
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans
A multidisciplinary arts complex in downtown New Orleans that challenges convention through bold experiments in visual arts and c…
Free
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · Brewery Distillery
Urban South Brewery
The largest brewery by volume in New Orleans, Urban South Brewery blends European heritage with American styles to produce world-…
1-2 hours
$$
Photography
5 sources
One of the city’s go-to brewery stops, especially for easy-going tastings on Tchoupitoulas.
Where to eat and drink
Food and drinks in Magazine Street
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Cochon Butcher
A MICHELIN-listed casual counter-service deli specializing in all-natural, farm-sourced meats and whole-hog butchery in a renovat…
1-2 hours
$$
Food
6 sources
House-cured, smoked, and cured meats make this a signature stop for serious meat lovers.
Reservations Resy
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Café Reconcile
A mission-driven nonprofit restaurant in Central City serving authentic soul food while providing critical culinary and life skil…
Food
6 sources
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Commander’s Palace
An iconic Garden District landmark since 1893, Commander’s Palace is a world-renowned dining institution celebrated for its haute…
Food
3 sources
What locals keep naming
Don't-miss Magazine Street
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Southern Jewish Experience
A private, non-profit museum in New Orleans' museum district exploring over 300 years of Jewish life and cultural exchange in the…
$$
History
5 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
The first institution in New Orleans founded by and for people of African descent, this center serves as a vital hub for African…
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · Event Venue
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
A massive event venue located on the Mississippi River, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is home to the largest single-leve…
Free
Architecture
5 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Mardi Gras World
Step inside a massive 300,000-square-foot working warehouse to witness the artistry and craftsmanship behind New Orleans' most ic…
2 hours
$$
Families
4 sources
Watch workers build massive Mardi Gras floats and peek at spectacular creations from past parades.
Source-backed place · Museums
Arthur Roger Gallery
A cornerstone of the Julia Street Arts District, this museum-quality gallery showcases contemporary paintings, sculpture, and pho…
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Jonathan Ferrara Gallery
A cornerstone of the New Orleans Arts District, this gallery showcases contemporary talent from Cuba, Germany, and Nigeria, and i…
Art
6 sources
Quick answers
Magazine Street, straight to the point
What are the best things to do in Magazine Street, New Orleans?
Six-mile shopping/dining corridor of boutiques, galleries, restaurants from CBD through Uptown. Start with Pontchartrain Hotel, Cochon Butcher, and Ogden Museum of Southern Art, then use the Nearby location picker to adjust by your exact location, time, weather, and walking pace.
Is Magazine Street a good area to stay in New Orleans?
Magazine Street is one of New Orleans's most walkable areas to base yourself. As a part of town it keeps places, food, and events close together, so it's an easy district to stay in and explore on foot — use the map to see what's within a short walk before you book.
How does Gyde plan a day in Magazine Street?
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