Faubourg St. John, New Orleans

Name: Faubourg St. John
Address: New Orleans, United States

#263 among attractions in New Orleans

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Faubourg St. John, is a neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana, located just north of Broad Street at the intersection of Orleans Avenue. Faubourg St. John is approximately 75 city blocks in area and has an average elevation of about one foot above sea level. It was built along what is known as the Esplanade Ridge. The Esplanade Ridge Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. ()

Coordinates: 29°59'2"N, 90°5'24"W

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Lakeview (City Park)New Orleans United States

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Faubourg St. John – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Park, Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans Museum of Art, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park.

1.1 miN
Park
City Park, New Orleans
30 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.
0.5 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans
14 min walk • 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.
~1410 ftNW
Extensive art exhibits in a grand space
New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans
7 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.
0.5 miW
Park
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, New Orleans
14 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.
~1990 ftNW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
New Orleans Botanical Garden, New Orleans
10 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.
~880 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Pitot House, New Orleans
5 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.
1.4 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Carver Theater, New Orleans
36 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.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Fairgrounds, New Orleans
19 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 miW
Cemetery
Holt Cemetery, New Orleans
25 min walk • Holt Cemetery is a potter's field cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located next to Delgado Community College, behind the right field fence of the college's baseball facility, Kirsch-Rooney Stadium. The cemetery is named after Dr.
0.8 miS
Park
Lafitte Greenway, New Orleans
20 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.
~100 ftE
Monuments and statues
General Beauregard Equestrian Statue, New Orleans
1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Faubourg St. John?

Nearby attractions include General Beauregard Equestrian Statue, New Orleans (1 min walk), Pitot House, New Orleans (5 min walk), New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans (7 min walk), New Orleans Botanical Garden, New Orleans (10 min walk).

How to get to Faubourg St. John by public transport?

The nearest stations to Faubourg St. John:

Tram

Museum of Art • Lines: 48 (1 min walk)
North Carrollton at Saint Louis • Lines: 48 (17 min walk)