Congo Square, New Orleans

Name: Congo Square
Address: 714 N Rampart St, New Orleans, 70116-3009, United States
Telephone: +1 504-588-0872

#52 among attractions in New Orleans

Relax in park, Park, Bars and clubs, Nightlife

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Congo Square is an open space, now within Louis Armstrong Park, which is located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, just across Rampart Street north of the French Quarter. The square is famous for its influence on the history of African American music, especially jazz. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°57'40"N, 90°4'7"W

Address

714 N Rampart StMid-City New Orleans (Treme - Lafitte)New Orleans 70116-3009 United States

Contact

+1 504-588-0872

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Congo Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Street, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, St. Louis Cathedral, Saint Louis Cemetery.

~1740 ftE
Shopping district, Shopping
Royal Street, New Orleans
9 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.
~1390 ftE
Nightlife, Dancing
Cafe Lafitte in Exile, New Orleans
7 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.
~1890 ftSE
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
10 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...
~1150 ftSW
Burial site with above-ground tombs
Saint Louis Cemetery, New Orleans
6 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.
~1950 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Presbytere, New Orleans
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~1910 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans
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~1760 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
9 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.
~1520 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hermann-Grima House, New Orleans
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~600 ftN
Park
Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans
3 min walk • Louis Armstrong Park is a 32-acre park located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, just across Rampart Street from the French Quarter.
~1940 ftN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
New Orleans African American Museum, New Orleans
10 min walk • The New Orleans African American Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, is located in the historic Tremé neighborhood, the oldest-surviving black community in the United States.
~1370 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
French Opera House, New Orleans
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Congo Square open?

Congo Square is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 3 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Congo Square?

Nearby attractions include Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans (3 min walk), Perseverance Hall, New Orleans (4 min walk), Jazz in the Park, New Orleans (4 min walk), Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts, New Orleans (4 min walk).

How to get to Congo Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Congo Square:

Tram

Canal at Basin • Lines: 47 (12 min walk)
Canal at Marais • Lines: 47, 48 (13 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (26 min walk)
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (31 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (31 min walk)