Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans

Name: Fair Grounds Race Course
Address: 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, 70119-2133, United States
Telephone: +1 504-944-5515

#35 among attractions in New Orleans

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Fair Grounds Race Course, often known as New Orleans Fair Grounds, is a thoroughbred racetrack and racino in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is operated by Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Company, LLC. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1838 (186 years ago)Coordinates: 29°59'2"N, 90°4'53"W

Address

1751 Gentilly BlvdMid-City New Orleans (Fairgrounds)New Orleans 70119-2133 United States

Contact

+1 504-944-5515

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Fair Grounds Race Course – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Park, New Orleans African American Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park.

1.4 miNW
Park
City Park, New Orleans
35 min walk • City Park, a 1,300-acre public park in New Orleans, Louisiana, is the 87th largest and 20th-most-visited urban public park in the United States.
1.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
New Orleans African American Museum, New Orleans
37 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.
0.7 miW
Extensive art exhibits in a grand space
New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans
19 min walk • The New Orleans Museum of Art is the oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans. It is situated within City Park, a short distance from the intersection of Carrollton Avenue and Esplanade Avenue, and near the terminus of the "Canal Street - City Park" streetcar line.
1 miW
Park
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, New Orleans
27 min walk • Carousel Gardens is a seasonally operated amusement park located in New Orleans, Louisiana at City Park. It features many rides, including the Live Oak Ladybug Rollercoaster, a ferris wheel, a drop tower called the Coney Tower, and a miniature train that tours the park.
0.8 miW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
New Orleans Botanical Garden, New Orleans
22 min walk • The New Orleans Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana. The first classical garden in New Orleans, it was funded by the Works Progress Administration.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Pitot House, New Orleans
13 min walk • The Pitot House is a historic landmark in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Pitot House is an 18th-century Creole colonial country home located at 1440 Moss Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
1.2 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Carver Theater, New Orleans
31 min walk • The Carver Theatre is a theater located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theatre was originally built in 1950 and was used for concerts, plays, off-broadway shows, films, conventions, graduations, Mardi Gras balls, dance recitals, corporate events and private parties.
~1270 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Fairgrounds, New Orleans
7 min walk • Fairgrounds is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Mid-City District Area, its boundaries as defined by the New Orleans City Planning Commission are: Florida Avenue, Dugue, Treasure, Republic and Abundance Streets to the north, North Broad Street to the east, Esplanade Avenue to the south and Bayou St.
1 miSW
Park
Lafitte Greenway, New Orleans
25 min walk • The Lafitte Greenway is a trail for pedestrians and bicycles located in New Orleans, Louisiana, extending from Louis Armstrong Park to Bayou St. John and beyond.
0.5 miW
Monuments and statues
General Beauregard Equestrian Statue, New Orleans
13 min walk • The General Beauregard Equestrian Statue, honoring P. G. T. Beauregard, was located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The statue, by Alexander Doyle, one of the premier American sculptors, was officially unveiled in 1915.
0.8 miSE
29°58'26"N • 90°4'32"W
Le Musee de f.p.c., New Orleans
20 min walk • Museum, History museum, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fair Grounds Race Course open?

Fair Grounds Race Course is open:

Monday 9 am - 12 am
Tuesday 9 am - 12 am
Wednesday 9 am - 12 am
Thursday 9 am - 12 am
Friday 9 am - 12 am
Saturday 9 am - 12 am
Sunday 10 am - 12 am

Which popular attractions are close to Fair Grounds Race Course?

Nearby attractions include Fairgrounds, New Orleans (7 min walk), Pitot House, New Orleans (13 min walk), General Beauregard Equestrian Statue, New Orleans (13 min walk), Faubourg St. John, New Orleans (14 min walk).

How to get to Fair Grounds Race Course by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fair Grounds Race Course:

Tram

Museum of Art • Lines: 48 (14 min walk)
North Carrollton at Saint Louis • Lines: 48 (28 min walk)