Melpomene Projects, New Orleans

Name: Melpomene Projects
Address: New Orleans, United States

#280 among attractions in New Orleans

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The Melpomene Projects, officially called the Gustavo Apartments, is located in Central City New Orleans and is one of the Housing Projects of New Orleans. The complex occupies ten city blocks, bounded roughly by South Robertson Street, Clio Street, Simon Bolivar Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. There were four three-story buildings and two four-story buildings for families and a high-rise for the elderly. At a peak height of 12 stories, the Guste high-rise is the tallest public housing complex in the city. ()

Coordinates: 29°56'41"N, 90°4'57"W

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Central City - Garden District (Central City)New Orleans United States

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Melpomene Projects – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miE
Museum
The National WWII Museum, New Orleans
20 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 miN
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...
~1600 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans
8 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.
0.8 miE
Park, Music venue
Lafayette Square, New Orleans
20 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.
0.7 miE
Books, crafts, apparel and other items
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans
18 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.
0.6 miE
Light rail, Memorial
Lee Circle, New Orleans
16 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.
0.4 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Champions Square, New Orleans
12 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.
0.7 miE
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
Confederate Memorial Hall, New Orleans
18 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.
0.8 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Patrick's Church, New Orleans
20 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.
0.6 miNE
Skyscraper
930 Poydras, New Orleans
16 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 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
18 min walk • The Contemporary Arts Center is a multidisciplinary arts center dedicated to the presentation, production, and promotion of the art of our time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Melpomene Projects?

Nearby attractions include Union Bethel A.M.E. Church, New Orleans (2 min walk), John Minor Wisdom United States Court of Appeals Building, New Orleans (8 min walk), Smoothie King Center, New Orleans (8 min walk), Southern Food & Beverage Museum, New Orleans (9 min walk).

How to get to Melpomene Projects by public transport?

The nearest stations to Melpomene Projects:

Tram

Union Passenger Terminal • Lines: 47 (7 min walk)
Julia Street • Lines: 47 (10 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (7 min walk)
FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (24 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (7 min walk)