Decatur Street, New Orleans
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Facts and practical information
Decatur Street is a street in the French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA that runs parallel to the Mississippi River. Decatur was formerly known as "Levee Street" or Rue de la Levée, as it was originally the location of the levee. In 1870, when the river had altered its course, it was renamed "Decatur Street" in honor of the naval hero Stephen Decatur Jr. ()
Coordinates: 29°57'40"N, 90°3'32"W
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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- Tram
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- Calculate routeFrench Market 3 min walk
- Calculate routeUrsulines Avenue 3 min walk
- Calculate routeDumaine Street 7 min walk
- Calculate routeToulouse Street 12 min walk
- Calculate routeNew Orleans 40 min walk
- Calculate routeNew Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 40 min walk
Day trips
Decatur Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Royal Street, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, French Market, New Orleans Mint.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Decatur Street?
Nearby attractions include New Orleans Mint, New Orleans (2 min walk), New Orleans Jazz Museum, New Orleans (2 min walk), Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans (3 min walk), Beauregard-Keyes House, New Orleans (4 min walk).
How to get to Decatur Street by public transport?
The nearest stations to Decatur Street:
Tram
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- French Market • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
- Ursulines Avenue • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
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- New Orleans (40 min walk)
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- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (40 min walk)
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