United States Custom House, New Orleans

#249 among attractions in New Orleans

Greek Revival architecture, Neoclassical architecture, Egyptian revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The U.S. Custom House, also known as the Old Post Office and Custom House, is a historic government building at 423 Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was designated a National Historic Landmark, receiving this designation in 1974 and noted for its Egyptian Revival columns. Construction on the building, designed to house multiple federal offices and store goods, began in 1848 and didn't finish until 1881 due to redesigns and the American Civil War. The U.S. Customs offices have been located there since the late 19th century. ()

Built: 1848 (176 years ago)Architectural style: Egyptian revivalCoordinates: 29°57'6"N, 90°3'58"W

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French Quarter - CBD (Central Business District)New Orleans United States

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Day trips

United States Custom House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carousel Bar, Aquarium of the Americas, One Canal Place, Woldenberg Riverfront Park.

~1050 ftNW
Nightlife
Carousel Bar, New Orleans
6 min walk • The Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge is the only revolving bar in New Orleans, Louisiana. The bar is inside the Hotel Monteleone and overlooks Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Installed in 1949, the 25-seat circular bar turns on 2,000 large steel rollers, powered by a 1⁄4 hp motor.
~1000 ftE
Zoo, Aquarium, Park
Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans
5 min walk • Dive into an underwater world at the Aquarium of the Americas, a maritime haven nestled in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This aquatic sanctuary showcases a vast array of sea life, offering visitors an immersive experience into the depths of the ocean.
~420 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
One Canal Place, New Orleans
3 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.
~1250 ftNE
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.
~1170 ftNE
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.
~940 ftS
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Harrah's New Orleans, New Orleans
5 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.
~110 ftN
Zoo, Specialty museum, Museum
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, New Orleans
1 min walk • Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium is an insectarium and entomology museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. As part of its move from its previous location at the U.S.
0.4 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
French Opera House, New Orleans
11 min walk • The French Opera House, or Théâtre de l'Opéra, was an opera house in New Orleans. It was one of the city's landmarks from its opening in 1859 until it was destroyed by fire in 1919.
~990 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Howlin' Wolf, New Orleans
5 min walk • The Howlin' Wolf is a 1,200 person capacity music venue located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Howlin' Wolf Den, adjoined to The Howlin' Wolf is a 120-person capacity performance space. The venues are used for concerts, comedy shows, events and private parties.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theater, New Orleans
12 min walk • The Orpheum Theater is a theater in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana. Also known as the RKO Orpheum, it was designed by G. Albert Lansburgh, built in 1918, and opened for vaudeville in 1921.
~1210 ftN
29°57'18"N • 90°3'53"W
Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve, New Orleans
6 min walk • Museum, Nature and wildlife, National park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to United States Custom House?

Nearby attractions include Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, New Orleans (1 min walk), Canal Streetcar Line, New Orleans (1 min walk), New Orleans Lower Central Business District, New Orleans (2 min walk), Gravier Street Social, New Orleans (4 min walk).

How to get to United States Custom House by public transport?

The nearest stations to United States Custom House:

Tram

Canal at Magazine • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (22 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (22 min walk)
FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (31 min walk)