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Magazine Street · New Orleans

Places to see around Magazine Street

Source-backed places around Magazine Street, New Orleans — landmarks, food and drink, and the spots locals keep naming inside the displayed center-radius discovery area.

Within 1.1 mi of Magazine Street center · center-radius discovery, not a neighborhood boundary

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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.

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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…
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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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Places around Magazine Street

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Pontchartrain Hotel

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
Cochon Butcher

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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Ogden Museum of Southern Art

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.

Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans

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
Leeds Iron Foundry

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
Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans

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
Urban South Brewery

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.

Museum of Southern Jewish Experience

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
Café Reconcile

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
Ashé Cultural Arts Center

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
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

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
Mardi Gras World

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.

Arthur Roger Gallery

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
Jonathan Ferrara Gallery

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
Gulf Bag Company Building

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
LeMieux Galleries

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
Warehouse District Historic District

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
Bradish Johnson House (Louise S. McGehee School)

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
Carroll-Crawford House

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
Magazine Street

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
The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk

Source-backed place · Shopping

The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk

A premier first-to-market outlet shopping center situated along the Mississippi River waterfront in downtown New Orleans, featuri…

Families 6 sources
Robinson House

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
American Italian Cultural Center

Source-backed place · Museums

American Italian Cultural Center

Located in the Central Business District, this cultural hub preserves the legacy of Italian immigrants in Louisiana through a ren…

History 6 sources
Colonel Short's Villa

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
Gallier Hall

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
Harrah's New Orleans Theatre

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
Commander’s Palace

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
Vue Orleans

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
The Spa at Windsor Court

Source-backed place · Spa Wellness

The Spa at Windsor Court

A high-end wellness retreat located within the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Windsor Court hotel in downtown New Orleans, offerin…

1-3 hours $$$$ Couples 4 sources

Quiet, upscale spa retreat loved for its calm, polished service in the CBD.

George Washington Cable House

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

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