Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, New Orleans

Name: Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
Address: 941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, 70116-3120, United States
Telephone: +1 504-593-9761

#60 among attractions in New Orleans

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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is a historic structure at the corner of Bourbon Street and St. Philip Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Most likely built as a house in the 1770s during the Spanish colonial period, it is one of the oldest surviving structures in New Orleans. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1770 (254 years ago)Coordinates: 29°57'39"N, 90°3'50"W

Address

941 Bourbon StFrench Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans 70116-3120 United States

Contact

+1 504-593-9761

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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Street, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, French Market, St. Louis Cathedral.

~440 ftSE
Shopping district, Shopping
Royal Street, New Orleans
3 min walk • Royal Street is a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. It is one of the original streets of the city, dating from the early 18th century, and is known today for its antique shops, art galleries, and hotels.
~150 ftSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Cafe Lafitte in Exile, New Orleans
1 min walk • Cafe Lafitte in Exile is a bar in New Orleans' French Quarter that has operated continuously since 1933. It claims to be the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States.
~1250 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
French Market, New Orleans
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~980 ftS
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
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~1200 ftS
Park, Historic walking areas
Jackson Square, New Orleans
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~930 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Presbytere, New Orleans
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~1090 ftS
Museum, History museum
Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans
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~1540 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
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~1040 ftE
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans
6 min walk • Ursuline Convent was a series of historic Ursuline convents in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1727, at the request of Governor Étienne Perier, nuns from the Ursuline Convent of Rouen went to New Orleans to found a convent, run a hospital, and take care of educating young girls.
~1290 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
French Opera House, New Orleans
7 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.
~890 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Beauregard-Keyes House, New Orleans
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop open?

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop?

Nearby attractions include New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, New Orleans (2 min walk), Frank Relle Photography, New Orleans (3 min walk), Madame John's Legacy, New Orleans (4 min walk), Gallier House, New Orleans (4 min walk).

How to get to Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop:

Tram

Dumaine Street • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Ursulines Avenue • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (34 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (34 min walk)