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A View from the Water
To get the best view of the New Orleans skyline, you have to leave the land. Head to the foot of Canal Street and hop on the Algiers-Canal Street Ferry. This service has been runn…
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To get the best view of the New Orleans skyline, you have to leave the land. Head to the foot of Canal Street and hop on the Algiers-Canal Street Ferry. This service has been running since eighteen-twenty-seven, carrying people across the Mississippi River.
It's one of the most scenic rides in the city, offering a panoramic look at Downtown and the French Quarter from the water. Whether you're heading to Algiers Point or just taking a loop, the ferry connects the city's bustling center to the quieter West Bank. It's a simple trip, but it gives you a perspective of the river-oriented heritage that built this city from the ground up.
Updated June 2026