Plaza Tower, New Orleans

Name: Plaza Tower
Address: 1001 Howard Ave, New Orleans, United States

#124 among attractions in New Orleans

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Facts and practical information

Plaza Tower is a 45-story, 531-foot skyscraper in New Orleans, Louisiana, designed in the modern style by Leonard R Spangenberg, Jr. & Associates. Located in the Central Business District, it is the third tallest building in both the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. ()

Completed: 1969 (55 years ago)Floors: 45Coordinates: 29°56'47"N, 90°4'35"W

Address

1001 Howard AveFrench Quarter - CBD (Central Business District)New Orleans United States

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Plaza Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The National WWII Museum, Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, Lafayette Square.

0.4 miSE
Museum
The National WWII Museum, New Orleans
12 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...
0.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
12 min walk • The Caesars Superdome, an architectural marvel and a centerpiece of New Orleans' skyline, stands as a testament to the city's love for sports and entertainment. This multi-purpose stadium, with its iconic domed structure, has been a hub of activity since its opening in...
0.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans
10 min walk • Smoothie King Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located in the city's Central Business District, adjacent to Caesars Superdome.
0.4 miE
Park, Music venue
Lafayette Square, New Orleans
10 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.
~1860 ftSE
Books, crafts, apparel and other items
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans
9 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.
~1620 ftSE
Light rail, Memorial
Lee Circle, New Orleans
8 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.
~1580 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Champions Square, New Orleans
8 min walk • Champions Square is an outdoor festival plaza located adjacent to Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is known as the premier tailgating space for sports events held at the stadium and the nearby Smoothie King Center.
~1870 ftSE
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
Confederate Memorial Hall, New Orleans
10 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.
0.4 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Patrick's Church, New Orleans
10 min walk • St. Patrick's Church is a Catholic church and parish in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The parish was founded in 1833, and the current structure was completed in 1840.
~1580 ftNE
Skyscraper
930 Poydras, New Orleans
8 min walk • 930 Poydras is a 21-story, 270.31-foot residential skyscraper in New Orleans, Louisiana. Located on Poydras Street, the main thoroughfare in the city's Central Business District, it is the tallest building completed in the city in the 2010s and the first residential skyscraper completed in the city following Hurricane Katrina.
0.7 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Howlin' Wolf, New Orleans
17 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza Tower?

Nearby attractions include John Minor Wisdom United States Court of Appeals Building, New Orleans (6 min walk), New Orleans Upper Central Business District, New Orleans (6 min walk), Civic Theatre, New Orleans (7 min walk), Champions Square, New Orleans (8 min walk).

How to get to Plaza Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza Tower:

Tram

Julia Street • Lines: 47 (2 min walk)
Union Passenger Terminal • Lines: 47 (4 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (4 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (4 min walk)
FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (25 min walk)