Canal Streetcar Line, New Orleans

Name: Canal Streetcar Line
Address: Canal Street, New Orleans, United States

#157 among attractions in New Orleans

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Facts and practical information

The Canal Streetcar line is a historic streetcar line in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is operated by the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority. It originally operated from 1861 to 1964. It was redesigned and rebuilt between 2000 and 2004, and operation was reinstated in 2004 after a 40-year hiatus. Primarily running along its namesake street, Canal Street, it consists of two branches named for their outer terminals, totaling about 5+1⁄2 miles in length: "Canal - Cemeteries" and "Canal - City Park/Museum". Each branch is denoted with the red and light green colors respectively on most RTA publications. ()

Opened: 1861 (163 years ago)Coordinates: 29°57'5"N, 90°3'59"W

Address

Canal StreetFrench Quarter - CBD (Central Business District)New Orleans United States

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Day trips

Canal Streetcar Line – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carousel Bar, Aquarium of the Americas, One Canal Place, Woldenberg Riverfront Park.

~1180 ftNW
Nightlife
Carousel Bar, New Orleans
6 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.
~1020 ftE
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.
~440 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
One Canal Place, New Orleans
3 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.
~1380 ftNE
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Outdoor activities
Woldenberg Riverfront Park, New Orleans
7 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.
~1360 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jackson Brewing Company, New Orleans
7 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.
~800 ftSE
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Harrah's New Orleans, New Orleans
4 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.
~1610 ftSE
29°56'56"N • 90°3'44"W
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, New Orleans
8 min walk • River cruise, Boat tours, Outdoor activities
~300 ftN
Zoo, Specialty museum, Museum
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, New Orleans
2 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.
~1650 ftSW
Park, Music venue
Lafayette Square, New Orleans
8 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.
~1050 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Howlin' Wolf, New Orleans
6 min walk • The Howlin' Wolf is a 1,200 person capacity music venue located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Howlin' Wolf Den, adjoined to The Howlin' Wolf is a 120-person capacity performance space. The venues are used for concerts, comedy shows, events and private parties.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theater, New Orleans
12 min walk • The Orpheum Theater is a theater in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana. Also known as the RKO Orpheum, it was designed by G. Albert Lansburgh, built in 1918, and opened for vaudeville in 1921.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Canal Streetcar Line?

Nearby attractions include United States Custom House, New Orleans (1 min walk), New Orleans Lower Central Business District, New Orleans (2 min walk), Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, New Orleans (2 min walk), Gravier Street Social, New Orleans (3 min walk).

How to get to Canal Streetcar Line by public transport?

The nearest stations to Canal Streetcar Line:

Tram

Canal at North Peters • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (21 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (21 min walk)
FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (31 min walk)