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Free things to do around Magazine Street
Free and lower-cost ideas around Magazine Street: public places, parks, landmarks, public art, and free Gyde walks.
Within 1.1 mi of Magazine Street center · center-radius discovery, not a neighborhood boundary
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What can I do for free in Magazine Street?
Start with public places, parks, landmarks, viewpoints, public art, markets, and free Gyde walking tours, then check official sources for special-exhibit or event pricing.
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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…
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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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
Pontchartrain Hotel
A 14-story architectural gem in the Garden District, this historic hotel has hosted presidents and celebrities, offering breathta…
$$
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Colonel Short's Villa
An Italian-Renaissance masterpiece in the Garden District, famous for its unique cast-iron cornstalk fence and a tumultuous histo…
Architecture
5 sources
Source-backed place · History
Gulf Bag Company Building
A pioneering industrial landmark on Julia Street, the 1906 Gulf Bag Company Building is celebrated as the first reinforced concre…
Architecture
4 sources
Source-backed place · History
George Washington Cable House
The former home of novelist George Washington Cable, this National Historic Landmark showcases the architecture and literary lega…
History
5 sources
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Cochon Butcher
A MICHELIN-listed casual counter-service deli specializing in all-natural, farm-sourced meats and whole-hog butchery in a renovat…
1-2 hours
$$
Food
6 sources
House-cured, smoked, and cured meats make this a signature stop for serious meat lovers.
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