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Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve, New Orleans

#88 among attractions in New Orleans

Museum, Nature and wildlife, National park, Park
Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve
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Facts and practical information

Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve (address: 419 Decatur St) is a place located in New Orleans (Louisiana state) and belongs to the category of museum, nature and wildlife, national park.

It is situated at an altitude of 7 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 29°57'18"N latitude and 90°3'53"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Toulouse Street (tram, 4 min walk), New Orleans (train, 26 min walk), New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (bus, 26 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Jackson Brewing Company (shopping, 2 min walk), Pharmacy Museum (museum, 3 min walk), The Museum of the American Cocktail (museum, 3 min walk).

Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°57'18"N, 90°3'53"W
Address

419 Decatur StFrench Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans 70130-1035 United States

Contact
+1 504-589-2636
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Opening hours
  1. Monday9 am - 7 pm
  2. Tuesday9 am - 7 pm
  3. Wednesday9 am - 5 pm
  4. Thursday9 am - 5 pm
  5. Friday9 am - 5 pm
  6. Saturdayclosed
  7. Sundayclosed
Local time: 00:00
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Getting there by public transportation
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    New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 26 min walk
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Day trips

Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carousel Bar, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, One Canal Place.

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    Jackson Square, New Orleans

    6 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...

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    One Canal Place, New Orleans

    7 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.

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    The Presbytere, New Orleans

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    Woldenberg Riverfront Park, New Orleans

    5 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.

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    Jackson Brewing Company, New Orleans

    2 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.

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    Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans

    6 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.

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    Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans

    4 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.

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    Hermann-Grima House, New Orleans

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    Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, New Orleans

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve open?

Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve is open:
  • Monday 9 am - 7 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 7 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve?

Nearby attractions include Pharmacy Museum, New Orleans (3 min walk), The Museum of the American Cocktail, New Orleans (3 min walk), A Gallery For Fine Photography, New Orleans (4 min walk), Elliott Gallery New Orleans, New Orleans (4 min walk).

How to get to Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve:

Tram
  • Toulouse Street • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
  • Bienville Street • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Train
  • New Orleans (26 min walk)

Bus
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (26 min walk)

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