Woldenberg Riverfront Park, New Orleans

Name: Woldenberg Riverfront Park
Address: 1 Canal St, New Orleans, 70130-1152, United States
Telephone: +1 504-565-3033

#22 among attractions in New Orleans

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Elevation: 10 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°57'12"N, 90°3'45"W

Address

1 Canal StFrench Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans 70130-1152 United States

Contact

+1 504-565-3033

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Day trips

Woldenberg Riverfront Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carousel Bar, St. Louis Cathedral, Aquarium of the Americas, Jackson Square.

~1740 ftW
Nightlife
Carousel Bar, New Orleans
9 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.
~1790 ftN
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
9 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...
~860 ftS
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.
~1570 ftN
Park, Historic walking areas
Jackson Square, New Orleans
8 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...
~1030 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
One Canal Place, New Orleans
5 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.
~690 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jackson Brewing Company, New Orleans
4 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.
~1700 ftN
Museum, History museum
Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans
9 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.
~1730 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
9 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.
~1590 ftSW
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Harrah's New Orleans, New Orleans
8 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.
~1570 ftS
29°56'56"N • 90°3'44"W
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, New Orleans
8 min walk • River cruise, Boat tours, Outdoor activities
~1240 ftW
Zoo, Specialty museum, Museum
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, New Orleans
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Woldenberg Riverfront Park?

Nearby attractions include Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans (5 min walk), Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve, New Orleans (5 min walk), New Orleans Lower Central Business District, New Orleans (6 min walk), Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, New Orleans (6 min walk).

How to get to Woldenberg Riverfront Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Woldenberg Riverfront Park:

Tram

Bienville Street • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)
Toulouse Street • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (28 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (28 min walk)