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Rainy day things to do around Magazine Street
Indoor and rain-friendly ideas around Magazine Street in New Orleans: museums, covered pauses, food stops, and flexible nearby planning.
Within 1.1 mi of Magazine Street center · center-radius discovery, not a neighborhood boundary
Real places and events — checked, sourced, kept honest.
What should I do in Magazine Street when it is raining?
Favor museums, historic interiors, markets, restaurants, theaters, and shorter walks with obvious places to pause.
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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 · 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
$$
Families
4 sources
Watch workers build massive Mardi Gras floats and peek at spectacular creations from past parades.
Source-backed place · Spa Wellness
The Spa at Windsor Court
A high-end wellness retreat located within the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Windsor Court hotel in downtown New Orleans, offerin…
1-3 hours
$$$$
Couples
4 sources
Quiet, upscale spa retreat loved for its calm, polished service in the CBD.
Source-backed place · Museums
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is the nation's largest and most comprehensive repository of art from the American South, locate…
1-2 hours
$$
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 · 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
$$
Food
6 sources
House-cured, smoked, and cured meats make this a signature stop for serious meat lovers.
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Source-backed place · Museums
Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans
A multidisciplinary arts complex in downtown New Orleans that challenges convention through bold experiments in visual arts and c…
Free
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Southern Jewish Experience
A private, non-profit museum in New Orleans' museum district exploring over 300 years of Jewish life and cultural exchange in the…
$$
History
5 sources
Source-backed place · 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…
$$
Photography
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Sazerac House
A state-of-the-art museum and micro-distillery dedicated to the legacy of the Sazerac Company and the official cocktail of New Or…
Free
History
5 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
LeMieux Galleries
A cornerstone of the New Orleans Arts District, LeMieux Galleries specializes in art from Louisiana and the Southern U.S., bridgi…
Free
Art
6 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
A world-unique riverfront attraction combining a massive aquarium and an insectarium, showcasing thousands of animals from the Ca…
Families
5 sources
Source-backed place · History
Leeds Iron Foundry
A stunning Gothic Revival masterpiece of cast iron, this 1850s warehouse once served as the storage hub for one of the South's la…
Free
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Warehouse District Historic District
A former industrial hub transformed into New Orleans' premier arts district, blending historic warehouses with world-class museum…
Free
Architecture
4 sources
Source-backed place · History
Pontchartrain Hotel
A 14-story architectural gem in the Garden District, this historic hotel has hosted presidents and celebrities, offering breathta…
$$
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
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
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
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
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
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