Lee Circle, New Orleans

Name: Lee Circle
Address: St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, 70130, United States

#50 among attractions in New Orleans

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Facts and practical information

Lee Circle is a central traffic circle in New Orleans, Louisiana, which featured a monument to Confederate General Robert E. Lee between 1884 and 2017. The monument was a bronze statue by Alexander Doyle, a prominent American sculptor known for statues of Civil War figures. Lee Circle is located at the intersection of St. Charles and Howard Avenues. Prior to the erection of the monument, the location was known as Tivoli Circle or Place du Tivoli. Tivoli Circle was an important, central point in the city, as it linked upriver areas with downriver areas. It was a common local meeting point and the site remains a popular place to gather for Mardi Gras parades. ()

Coordinates: 29°56'36"N, 90°4'21"W

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St. Charles Ave.French Quarter - CBD (Central Business District)New Orleans 70130 United States

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Lee Circle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The National WWII Museum, One Canal Place, Smoothie King Center, Harrah's New Orleans.

~770 ftE
Museum
The National WWII Museum, New Orleans
4 min walk • The National WWII Museum, a poignant tribute to the sacrifices and triumphs of the Greatest Generation, stands as a centerpiece of historical education and remembrance in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 2000, the museum was designated by Congress as America's...
0.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
One Canal Place, New Orleans
19 min walk • One Canal Place, located at 365 Canal Street in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 32-story, 440 feet-tall skyscraper.
0.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans
18 min walk • Smoothie King Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located in the city's Central Business District, adjacent to Caesars Superdome.
0.6 miNE
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Harrah's New Orleans, New Orleans
16 min walk • Harrah's New Orleans is a casino in New Orleans, Louisiana, near the foot of Canal Street a block away from the Mississippi River. It is a 115,000 sq ft casino with approximately 2,100 slot machines, over 90 table games and a poker room. The casino is owned by Vici Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
~1950 ftN
Park, Music venue
Lafayette Square, New Orleans
10 min walk • Lafayette Square is the second-oldest public park in New Orleans, Louisiana, located in the present-day Central Business District. During the late 18th century, this was part of a residential area called Faubourg Sainte Marie.
~400 ftE
Books, crafts, apparel and other items
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans
2 min walk • The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is located in the Warehouse Arts District of downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1999, and in Stephen Goldring Hall at 925 Camp Street since 2003.
0.6 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Champions Square, New Orleans
16 min walk • Champions Square is an outdoor festival plaza located adjacent to Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is known as the premier tailgating space for sports events held at the stadium and the nearby Smoothie King Center.
~350 ftE
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
Confederate Memorial Hall, New Orleans
2 min walk • The Confederate Memorial Hall was a museum, library, and social club at 1322 Vermont Avenue, Washington, D.C.; it called itself "the Confederate Embassy". The brownstone that housed it, just off of Logan Circle, became a private residence in 1997. The Confederate Memorial Association owned the Hall.
~1520 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Patrick's Church, New Orleans
8 min walk • St. Patrick's Church is a Catholic church and parish in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The parish was founded in 1833, and the current structure was completed in 1840.
0.5 miN
Skyscraper
930 Poydras, New Orleans
13 min walk • 930 Poydras is a 21-story, 270.31-foot residential skyscraper in New Orleans, Louisiana. Located on Poydras Street, the main thoroughfare in the city's Central Business District, it is the tallest building completed in the city in the 2010s and the first residential skyscraper completed in the city following Hurricane Katrina.
~570 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
3 min walk • The Contemporary Arts Center is a multidisciplinary arts center dedicated to the presentation, production, and promotion of the art of our time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lee Circle?

Nearby attractions include Robert E. Lee Monument, New Orleans (1 min walk), Confederate Memorial Hall, New Orleans (2 min walk), Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans (2 min walk), Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (3 min walk).

How to get to Lee Circle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lee Circle:

Tram

Saint Charles at Lee Circle • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)
Howard Avenue at Carondelet • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (11 min walk)
FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (32 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (11 min walk)