Algiers Point, New Orleans

#251 among attractions in New Orleans

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Algiers Point is a location on the Lower Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. In river pilotage, Algiers Point is simply one of the many points of land around which the river flows—albeit a significant one. Since the 1970s, the name Algiers Point has also referred to the neighborhood in the immediate vicinity of that point. People from Algiers Point are known as Algierines, or Algerines. ()

Coordinates: 29°57'19"N, 90°3'19"W

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New Orleans United States

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Algiers Point – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Street, French Market, New Orleans Mint, St. Louis Cathedral.

0.6 miNW
Shopping district, Shopping
Royal Street, New Orleans
15 min walk • Royal Street is a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. It is one of the original streets of the city, dating from the early 18th century, and is known today for its antique shops, art galleries, and hotels.
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
French Market, New Orleans
11 min walk • The French Market is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.
0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Concerts and shows
New Orleans Mint, New Orleans
12 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...
0.5 miW
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
14 min walk • The St. Louis Cathedral, with its iconic white façade and triple steeples, stands as a beacon of history and spirituality in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This majestic cathedral is not only the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United...
0.6 miSW
Zoo, Aquarium, Park
Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans
15 min walk • Dive into an underwater world at the Aquarium of the Americas, a maritime haven nestled in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This aquatic sanctuary showcases a vast array of sea life, offering visitors an immersive experience into the depths of the ocean.
0.5 miW
Park, Historic walking areas
Jackson Square, New Orleans
13 min walk • Jackson Square, a historic park in the heart of the French Quarter, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural tapestry of New Orleans, Louisiana. This timeless landmark, framed by the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, and the Presbytère, offers...
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Presbytere, New Orleans
14 min walk • The Presbytère is an architecturally important building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It stands facing Jackson Square, adjacent to the St. Louis Cathedral.
0.5 miW
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Outdoor activities
Woldenberg Riverfront Park, New Orleans
12 min walk • Woldenberg Park is a park in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was created in the late 1980s on land that had been occupied by old wharves and warehouses along the Mississippi Riverfront, in the upper French Quarter, first opening as a park in October 1989. It is named after philanthropist Malcolm Woldenberg who helped fund its construction.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jackson Brewing Company, New Orleans
14 min walk • Jackson Brewing Company, or Jackson Brewery, was a regional brewery operating in New Orleans, from 1890 to 1974. One of two breweries selling Jax beer, along with Jacksonville's Jax Brewing Company, it was popularly known as the Jax Brewery. At its height, it was the largest brewery in the Southern United States.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum
Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans
14 min walk • The Louisiana State Museum, founded in New Orleans in 1906, is a statewide system of National Historic Landmarks and modern structures across Louisiana, housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans
13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Algiers Point?

Nearby attractions include Joan of Arc, New Orleans (11 min walk), Gallery Cayenne, New Orleans (11 min walk), Washington Artillery Park, New Orleans (11 min walk), New Orleans Mint, New Orleans (12 min walk).

How to get to Algiers Point by public transport?

The nearest stations to Algiers Point:

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Ursulines Avenue • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)
Dumaine Street • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)