Lafitte Greenway, New Orleans

Name: Lafitte Greenway
Address: New Orleans, United States

#163 among attractions in New Orleans

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Facts and practical information

The Lafitte Greenway is a trail for pedestrians and bicycles located in New Orleans, Louisiana, extending from Louis Armstrong Park to Bayou St. John and beyond. Opened in 2015, it is the latest reconfiguration of a historic transportation corridor that has been in use for over two centuries. ()

Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°58'22"N, 90°5'29"W

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Mid-City New Orleans (Mid-City)New Orleans United States

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Lafitte Greenway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Louis Cemetery, Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans Museum of Art, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park.

1.5 miSE
Burial site with above-ground tombs
Saint Louis Cemetery, New Orleans
39 min walk • Saint Louis Cemetery is the name of three Catholic cemeteries in New Orleans, Louisiana. Most of the graves are above-ground vaults constructed in the 18th and 19th centuries.
1 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans
25 min walk • Fair Grounds Race Course, often known as New Orleans Fair Grounds, is a thoroughbred racetrack and racino in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is operated by Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Company, LLC.
1 miN
Extensive art exhibits in a grand space
New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans
25 min walk • The New Orleans Museum of Art is the oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans. It is situated within City Park, a short distance from the intersection of Carrollton Avenue and Esplanade Avenue, and near the terminus of the "Canal Street - City Park" streetcar line.
1.1 miNW
Park
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, New Orleans
28 min walk • Carousel Gardens is a seasonally operated amusement park located in New Orleans, Louisiana at City Park. It features many rides, including the Live Oak Ladybug Rollercoaster, a ferris wheel, a drop tower called the Coney Tower, and a miniature train that tours the park.
1 miN
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
New Orleans Botanical Garden, New Orleans
27 min walk • The New Orleans Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana. The first classical garden in New Orleans, it was funded by the Works Progress Administration.
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Pitot House, New Orleans
17 min walk • The Pitot House is a historic landmark in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Pitot House is an 18th-century Creole colonial country home located at 1440 Moss Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
1 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Carver Theater, New Orleans
25 min walk • The Carver Theatre is a theater located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theatre was originally built in 1950 and was used for concerts, plays, off-broadway shows, films, conventions, graduations, Mardi Gras balls, dance recitals, corporate events and private parties.
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Fairgrounds, New Orleans
31 min walk • Fairgrounds is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Mid-City District Area, its boundaries as defined by the New Orleans City Planning Commission are: Florida Avenue, Dugue, Treasure, Republic and Abundance Streets to the north, North Broad Street to the east, Esplanade Avenue to the south and Bayou St.
1.2 miNW
Cemetery
Holt Cemetery, New Orleans
32 min walk • Holt Cemetery is a potter's field cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located next to Delgado Community College, behind the right field fence of the college's baseball facility, Kirsch-Rooney Stadium. The cemetery is named after Dr.
1.1 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. James AME Church, New Orleans
29 min walk • Historic St. James AME Church is a historic church, affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest predominately African American denomination in the United States. The church is located at 222 N. Roman Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1844, Historic St.
1.3 miNW
Cemetery
Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery, New Orleans
34 min walk • The Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Opened in 1849, Odd Fellow Rest Cemetery is one of a group of historic cemeteries in New Orleans. The cemetery features Renaissance architecture and Exotic Revival architecture. It was listed on the National...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lafitte Greenway?

Nearby attractions include Jefferson Davis Monument, New Orleans (7 min walk), Mid-City New Orleans, New Orleans (9 min walk), Bayou St. John, New Orleans (10 min walk), Pitot House, New Orleans (17 min walk).

How to get to Lafitte Greenway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lafitte Greenway:

Tram

Canal at Jeff Davis • Lines: 47, 48 (7 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (29 min walk)