Bywater, New Orleans

Name: Bywater
Address: New Orleans, United States

#244 among attractions in New Orleans

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Bywater is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Bywater District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Florida Avenue to the north, the Industrial Canal to the east, the Mississippi River to the south, and the railroad tracks along Homer Plessy Way to the west. Bywater is part of the Ninth Ward of New Orleans; but it is located along the natural levee of the Mississippi River, sparing the area from significant flooding. It includes part or all of Bywater Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Coordinates: 29°57'46"N, 90°2'24"W

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

Nearby attractions include: French Market, New Orleans Mint, Snug Harbor, Old Ursuline Convent.

1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping district
French Market, New Orleans
32 min walk • The French Market is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.
1.1 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Concerts and shows
New Orleans Mint, New Orleans
28 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of New Orleans, Louisiana, the New Orleans Mint stands as a historic emblem of the city's rich past. This former branch of the United States Mint operated from 1838 until 1909 and was once a pivotal institution in the nation's coinage...
1.1 miW
Nightlife, Dancing
Snug Harbor, New Orleans
28 min walk • Snug Harbor is a jazz club, bar, and restaurant on Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny section of New Orleans, Louisiana.
1.2 miW
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans
32 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.
0.6 miW
Church
Marigny Opera House, New Orleans
15 min walk • Marigny Opera House, also known as the Church of the Arts, is an opera house and performing arts center in Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans, Louisiana. The Marigny was originally a Catholic parish church known as Holy Trinity Catholic Church. It was closed by the Archdiocese of New Orleans in 1997.
1.1 miW
Museum
New Orleans Jazz Museum, New Orleans
28 min walk • The New Orleans Jazz Museum is a music museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of jazz music. Originally a separate museum, the collection is now affiliated with the Louisiana State Museum. The New Orleans Jazz Museum is located in the Old U.S.
1.5 miNW
Street, Nightlife, Dancing
Frenchmen Street, New Orleans
38 min walk • Frenchmen Street is in the 7th Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is best known for the three-block section in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood which is home to some of the city's popular live-music venues including Cafe Negril, Favela Chic, Vaso, Apple Barrel, Blue Nile, Snug...
0.9 miNW
Market, Shopping
St. Roch Market, New Orleans
22 min walk • The St. Roch Market is a building on the median of St. Roch Avenue facing St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans. It was built in 1875, with extensive renovations in 1937-1938 and 2012-2015.
0.9 miNE
Bridge
Claiborne Avenue Bridge, New Orleans
25 min walk • The Claiborne Avenue Bridge, officially known as the Judge William Seeber Bridge, is a vertical lift bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana over the Industrial Canal. It was built by the Louisiana Department of Highways and opened to vehicular traffic in 1957.
0.8 miE
Bridge
St. Claude Avenue Bridge, New Orleans
20 min walk • The St. Claude Avenue Bridge is a bascule bridge with four vehicular lanes over the Industrial Canal in New Orleans, Louisiana.
1.6 miNE
Bridge
Florida Avenue Bridge, New Orleans
42 min walk • The Florida Avenue Bridge is a vertical lift bridge spanning the Industrial Canal in New Orleans, Louisiana. The bridge has one railroad track, two vehicle lanes and two sidewalks. A parallel high-elevation four-lane roadway bridge is planned.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bywater?

Nearby attractions include St. Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church, New Orleans (10 min walk), Marigny Opera House, New Orleans (15 min walk), New Orleans Center For Creative Arts, New Orleans (15 min walk), St. Claude, New Orleans (16 min walk).

How to get to Bywater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bywater:

Tram

French Market • Lines: 2 (27 min walk)
Ursulines Avenue • Lines: 2 (30 min walk)