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Cheap things to do around Magazine Street
Budget-friendly ideas around Magazine Street: free places, casual stops, markets, public art, and flexible nearby planning.
Within 1.1 mi of Magazine Street center · center-radius discovery, not a neighborhood boundary
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What are cheap things to do in Magazine Street?
Start with free public places, parks, markets, public art, casual food stops, and self-guided walks, then check official sources for current prices.
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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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65 public sources across the top 12 places
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Hibernia Bank Building
A 23-story Renaissance style landmark completed in 1921, once the tallest building in Louisiana, featuring a former navigational…
Free
Architecture
4 sources
Source-backed place · Shopping
Magazine Street
A six-mile stretch of independent shopping, dining, and history, stretching from Canal Street to Audubon Park through the heart o…
Free
Photography
5 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 · 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 · History
Gallier Hall
A majestic Greek Revival masterpiece on St. Charles Avenue, Gallier Hall served as New Orleans' City Hall for over a century befo…
Free
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Sazerac House
A state-of-the-art museum and micro-distillery dedicated to the legacy of the Sazerac Company and the official cocktail of New Or…
Free
History
5 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 · History
Bradish Johnson House (Louise S. McGehee School)
A grand French Second Empire and Renaissance-style mansion built in 1872, now serving as the heart of the Louise S. McGehee Schoo…
Free
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Warehouse District Historic District
A former industrial hub transformed into New Orleans' premier arts district, blending historic warehouses with world-class museum…
Free
Architecture
4 sources
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
Carroll-Crawford House
An elegant, pink Italianate mansion in the Garden District, featuring a two-story cast-iron gallery and a rich history of wealthy…
Free
Architecture
5 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
LeMieux Galleries
A cornerstone of the New Orleans Arts District, LeMieux Galleries specializes in art from Louisiana and the Southern U.S., bridgi…
Free
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Robinson House
A monument to Italianate architecture, the Robinson House is a grand 19th-century estate featuring double-curved verandahs and a…
Free
Architecture
5 sources
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
$$
Food
6 sources
House-cured, smoked, and cured meats make this a signature stop for serious meat lovers.
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Source-backed place · Food and drink
Commander’s Palace
An iconic Garden District landmark since 1893, Commander’s Palace is a world-renowned dining institution celebrated for its haute…
Food
3 sources
Source-backed place · Brewery Distillery
Urban South Brewery
The largest brewery by volume in New Orleans, Urban South Brewery blends European heritage with American styles to produce world-…
1-2 hours
$$
Photography
5 sources
One of the city’s go-to brewery stops, especially for easy-going tastings on Tchoupitoulas.
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Harrah's New Orleans Theatre
A premier entertainment venue located within the Caesars New Orleans complex, offering year-round live shows and performances at…
$$
Photography
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Vue Orleans
Perched atop the Four Seasons Hotel, Vue Orleans offers the city's only 360-degree panoramic views of the urban skyline and the M…
$$
Views
5 sources
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