Here you’ll find the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium where you’ll learn why insects are the building blocks of all life on our planet. Nature lovers can continue on the the next stop: Canal at S. The historic French Market (Photo: Paul Broussard) Canal at S. Here you’ll be amazed by the gigantic rays, sharks, and sea turtles, dazzled by the colorful coral of the Great Maya Reef, and relish the chance to play with penguins and sea otters. For those traveling with children or those who are more drawn by the power of nature, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is also a short walk from this stop. Even if blackjack and roulette aren’t your thing, Harrah’s also houses dining options including Acme Oyster House and Manning’s on Fulton Street where New Orleans football legend Archie Manning has opened his ideal sports bar. Harrah’s CasinoĪt the front end of the French Quarter bordering Canal Street, the Harrah’s Casino stop provides easy access to – you guessed it – Harrah’s Casino.
If parks are more your thing, this stop is also near the entrance to Crescent Park, which provides a beautiful view of the Mississippi River. Here you can also grab a bite to eat from food vendors offering sandwiches, seafood, and desserts. If you’re looking for a souvenir or unique pieces, head over to the French Market where you’ll find great shopping, from the flea market to local artisan and boutique retailers. Peters Street, French Market Station is located in the back corner of the French Quarter, where the Mississippi River bends. Near the intersection of Esplanade Avenue and N. Take the streetcar to City Park for $1.25 one way (Photo: Paul Broussard) French Market Station Here are some of our favorite stops along the route, and what to do while you’re there. Hop on the Canal Streetcar for $1.25 in cash for a one way ride, or choose from an array of Jazzy Passes for unlimited streetcar rides for one day, three days, or more. Both Canal Streetcar branches begin at the back end of the French Quarter at French Market Station and end either at the Cemeteries Transit Terminal or at the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park. We love the Canal Streetcar Line because it covers a diverse cross-section of New Orleans, from the French Quarter and the Mississippi Riverfront, through downtown and all the way to City Park in Mid-City. Claude Line, and the Canal Street Line, which has two branches leading to the cemeteries and to City Park.
There are four operating streetcar lines in the city: the famous St. Meandering along the Mississippi River, under live oaks and through bustling neighborhoods, streetcars are one of the most scenic ways to get around New Orleans.