Cabildo, New Orleans

Name: Cabildo
Address: 701 Chartres St, New Orleans, 70130, United States
Telephone: +1 504-568-6968

#82 among attractions in New Orleans

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Cabildo was the seat of Spanish colonial city hall of New Orleans, Louisiana, and is now the Louisiana State Museum Cabildo. It is located along Jackson Square, adjacent to St. Louis Cathedral. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1799 (225 years ago)Coordinates: 29°57'28"N, 90°3'50"W

Address

701 Chartres StFrench Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans 70130 United States

Contact

+1 504-568-6968

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Day trips

Cabildo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~720 ftN
Shopping district, Shopping
Royal Street, New Orleans
4 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.
~980 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Cafe Lafitte in Exile, New Orleans
5 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.
~1300 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
French Market, New Orleans
7 min walk • The French Market is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.
~110 ftN
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
1 min walk • The St. Louis Cathedral, with its iconic white façade and triple steeples, stands as a beacon of history and spirituality in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This majestic cathedral is not only the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United...
~290 ftE
Park, Historic walking areas
Jackson Square, New Orleans
2 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...
~240 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Presbytere, New Orleans
2 min walk • The Presbytère is an architecturally important building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It stands facing Jackson Square, adjacent to the St. Louis Cathedral.
~1170 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jackson Brewing Company, New Orleans
6 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.
~30 ftW
Museum, History museum
Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans
1 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.
~730 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
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.
~1220 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hermann-Grima House, New Orleans
6 min walk • The Hermann–Grima House is a historic house museum in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. The meticulously restored home reflects 19th century New Orleans. It is a handsome Federal-style mansion with courtyard garden, built in 1831. It has the only extant horse stable and 1830s open-hearth kitchen in the French Quarter.
~790 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
French Opera House, New Orleans
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cabildo open?

Cabildo is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cabildo?

Nearby attractions include Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans (1 min walk), St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans (1 min walk), Pontalba Buildings, New Orleans (1 min walk), Vieux Carre Property Owners, New Orleans (1 min walk).

How to get to Cabildo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cabildo:

Tram

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

Train

New Orleans (31 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (31 min walk)