Crescent City Connection, New Orleans

Name: Crescent City Connection
Address: 1475 Parkway Dr, New Orleans, United States

#39 among attractions in New Orleans

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Facts and practical information

The Crescent City Connection, formerly the Greater New Orleans Bridge, is a pair of cantilever bridges that carry U.S. Highway 90 Business over the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. They are tied as the fifth-longest cantilever bridges in the world. Each span carries four general-use automobile lanes; additionally the westbound span has two reversible HOV lanes across the river. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1988 (36 years ago)Length: 2.54 miWidth: 52 ftCoordinates: 29°56'20"N, 90°3'23"W

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1475 Parkway DrNew Orleans United States

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Crescent City Connection – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The National WWII Museum, Aquarium of the Americas, One Canal Place, Woldenberg Riverfront Park.

0.9 miW
Museum
The National WWII Museum, New Orleans
22 min walk • The National WWII Museum, a poignant tribute to the sacrifices and triumphs of the Greatest Generation, stands as a centerpiece of historical education and remembrance in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 2000, the museum was designated by Congress as America's...
0.9 miNW
Zoo, Aquarium, Park
Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans
24 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.
1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
One Canal Place, New Orleans
26 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.
1.1 miN
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Outdoor activities
Woldenberg Riverfront Park, New Orleans
27 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.
0.9 miNW
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Harrah's New Orleans, New Orleans
23 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.
0.8 miNW
29°56'56"N • 90°3'44"W
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, New Orleans
20 min walk • River cruise, Boat tours, Outdoor activities
1.1 miNW
Park, Music venue
Lafayette Square, New Orleans
27 min walk • Lafayette Square is the second-oldest public park in New Orleans, Louisiana, located in the present-day Central Business District. During the late 18th century, this was part of a residential area called Faubourg Sainte Marie.
0.9 miW
Books, crafts, apparel and other items
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans
25 min walk • The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is located in the Warehouse Arts District of downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1999, and in Stephen Goldring Hall at 925 Camp Street since 2003.
1 miW
Light rail, Memorial
Lee Circle, New Orleans
26 min walk • Lee Circle is a central traffic circle in New Orleans, Louisiana, which featured a monument to Confederate General Robert E. Lee between 1884 and 2017. The monument was a bronze statue by Alexander Doyle, a prominent American sculptor known for statues of Civil War figures. Lee Circle is located at the intersection of St.
0.4 miSW
Cultural event, Event
Mardi Gras World, New Orleans
10 min walk • Mardi Gras World is a tourist attraction located in New Orleans. Guests tour the 300,000 square foot working warehouse where floats are made for Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans.
0.9 miW
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
Confederate Memorial Hall, New Orleans
25 min walk • The Confederate Memorial Hall was a museum, library, and social club at 1322 Vermont Avenue, Washington, D.C.; it called itself "the Confederate Embassy". The brownstone that housed it, just off of Logan Circle, became a private residence in 1997. The Confederate Memorial Association owned the Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Crescent City Connection?

Nearby attractions include Port of New Orleans, New Orleans (9 min walk), Mardi Gras World, New Orleans (10 min walk), Kern Studios, New Orleans (11 min walk), New Orleans Morial Convention Center, New Orleans (11 min walk).

How to get to Crescent City Connection by public transport?

The nearest stations to Crescent City Connection:

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Canal Street • Lines: 2 (23 min walk)
Harrah's Casino • Lines: 2 (24 min walk)