Washington Artillery Park, New Orleans

#173 among attractions in New Orleans

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Washington Artillery Park (address: Decatur St) is a place located in New Orleans (Louisiana state) and belongs to the category of relax in park, park.

It is situated at an altitude of 10 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 29°57'25"N latitude and 90°3'44"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Washington Artillery Park is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Toulouse Street (tram, 3 min walk), New Orleans (train, 32 min walk), New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (bus, 32 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Gallery Cayenne (museum, 1 min walk), Jackson Square (park, 2 min walk), 1850 House Museum Store (museum, 2 min walk).

Elevation: 10 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°57'25"N, 90°3'44"W

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Decatur StFrench Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans 70130 United States

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Washington Artillery Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Street, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, French Market, St. Louis Cathedral.

~1010 ftN
Shopping district, Shopping
Royal Street, New Orleans
5 min walk • Royal Street is a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. It is one of the original streets of the city, dating from the early 18th century, and is known today for its antique shops, art galleries, and hotels.
~1380 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing
Cafe Lafitte in Exile, New Orleans
7 min walk • Cafe Lafitte in Exile is a bar in New Orleans' French Quarter that has operated continuously since 1933. It claims to be the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States.
~1050 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
French Market, New Orleans
6 min walk • The French Market is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.
~620 ftNW
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
3 min walk • The St. Louis Cathedral, with its iconic white façade and triple steeples, stands as a beacon of history and spirituality in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This majestic cathedral is not only the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United...
~310 ftNW
Park, Historic walking areas
Jackson Square, New Orleans
2 min walk • Jackson Square, a historic park in the heart of the French Quarter, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural tapestry of New Orleans, Louisiana. This timeless landmark, framed by the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, and the Presbytère, offers...
~580 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Presbytere, New Orleans
3 min walk • The Presbytère is an architecturally important building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It stands facing Jackson Square, adjacent to the St. Louis Cathedral.
~1390 ftS
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Outdoor activities
Woldenberg Riverfront Park, New Orleans
7 min walk • Woldenberg Park is a park in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was created in the late 1980s on land that had been occupied by old wharves and warehouses along the Mississippi Riverfront, in the upper French Quarter, first opening as a park in October 1989. It is named after philanthropist Malcolm Woldenberg who helped fund its construction.
~1110 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jackson Brewing Company, New Orleans
6 min walk • Jackson Brewing Company, or Jackson Brewery, was a regional brewery operating in New Orleans, from 1890 to 1974. One of two breweries selling Jax beer, along with Jacksonville's Jax Brewing Company, it was popularly known as the Jax Brewery. At its height, it was the largest brewery in the Southern United States.
~620 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans
4 min walk • The Louisiana State Museum, founded in New Orleans in 1906, is a statewide system of National Historic Landmarks and modern structures across Louisiana, housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity.
~1200 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
6 min walk • The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the study and preservation of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region of the United States. It is located in New Orleans' French Quarter.
~1440 ftN
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans
7 min walk • Ursuline Convent was a series of historic Ursuline convents in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1727, at the request of Governor Étienne Perier, nuns from the Ursuline Convent of Rouen went to New Orleans to found a convent, run a hospital, and take care of educating young girls.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Artillery Park?

Nearby attractions include Gallery Cayenne, New Orleans (1 min walk), Jackson Square, New Orleans (2 min walk), 1850 House Museum Store, New Orleans (2 min walk), Pontalba Buildings, New Orleans (3 min walk).

How to get to Washington Artillery Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Artillery Park:

Tram

Toulouse Street • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Dumaine Street • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (32 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (32 min walk)