Lisa's Guidebook
Transportation
Take a quick scenic ferry ride from Algiers Point to Downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter. For a $2.00 fare, see the city from the view of the Mighty Mississippi River.
68 locals recommend
Algiers Ferry Terminal station
Take a quick scenic ferry ride from Algiers Point to Downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter. For a $2.00 fare, see the city from the view of the Mighty Mississippi River.
Even though the French Quarter is a quick walk through Woldenberg Riverfront Park, consider a ride on the red line just for the experience of it.
Red Line Street Car - Cemetery
1432 Canal StreetEven though the French Quarter is a quick walk through Woldenberg Riverfront Park, consider a ride on the red line just for the experience of it.
Shopping
Watch master glassblower, Mark Rosenbaum, working the molten glass into a beautiful work of art at this former movie theatre turned local studio, in the Algiers Point neighborhood.
Https:/youtu.be/g-zrh6sl-fl
33 locals recommend
Rosetree Blown Glass Studio
446 Vallette StWatch master glassblower, Mark Rosenbaum, working the molten glass into a beautiful work of art at this former movie theatre turned local studio, in the Algiers Point neighborhood.
Https:/youtu.be/g-zrh6sl-fl
Food scene
New Orleans has a love of coffee culture that Congregation Coffee Roasters understand. Start your day right! Experience the deliciousness of carefully chosen coffee beans roasted in small batches.
45 locals recommend
Congregation Coffee Roasters
240 Pelican AveNew Orleans has a love of coffee culture that Congregation Coffee Roasters understand. Start your day right! Experience the deliciousness of carefully chosen coffee beans roasted in small batches.
Specializing in Italian-style thin crust pizza, Tavolino is a local’s favorite for a good bite and good drinks. It is a stone’s throw from the Algiers Ferry Landing.
40 locals recommend
Tavolino Pizza & Lounge
141 Delaronde StSpecializing in Italian-style thin crust pizza, Tavolino is a local’s favorite for a good bite and good drinks. It is a stone’s throw from the Algiers Ferry Landing.
Locals love to grab a taco and a margarita and enjoy the wonderful outdoor seating.
38 locals recommend
Barracuda
3984 Tchoupitoulas StLocals love to grab a taco and a margarita and enjoy the wonderful outdoor seating.
Enjoy a great New Orleans experience of dining outdoors on historic Exchange Place.
14 locals recommend
The Pelican Club
312 Exchange PlEnjoy a great New Orleans experience of dining outdoors on historic Exchange Place.
Local Bar Scene
The Crown & Anchor is New Orleans’ only authentic English Pub, and is a local favorite among Algiers Point residents.
Crown & Anchor English Pub
200 Pelican AveTake a walk along the levee to this iconic dive bar with live music. This is a local favorite.
82 locals recommend
Old Point Bar
545 Patterson RdTake a walk along the levee to this iconic dive bar with live music. This is a local favorite.
Sightseeing
Visit the historic French Quarter during the day, with the family, for outstanding scenery, food, music, and shopping. Visit at night to enjoy the world famous adults only New Orleans nightlife.
790 locals recommend
French Quarter
Visit the historic French Quarter during the day, with the family, for outstanding scenery, food, music, and shopping. Visit at night to enjoy the world famous adults only New Orleans nightlife.
Enjoy a picturesque stroll along the river from the ferry landing to the French Quarter.
10 locals recommend
Woldenberg Park
1 Canal StreetEnjoy a picturesque stroll along the river from the ferry landing to the French Quarter.
Family Fun
Get out of the New Orleans heat and spend half a day wondering through the lovely exhibits. Visiting the aquarium is a fun family excursion.
577 locals recommend
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StGet out of the New Orleans heat and spend half a day wondering through the lovely exhibits. Visiting the aquarium is a fun family excursion.
Neighborhoods
Algiers Point is the second oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. It is a ferry ride away on the Mighty Mississippi River, from the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, the French Quarter.
44 locals recommend
Algiers Point
Algiers Point is the second oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. It is a ferry ride away on the Mighty Mississippi River, from the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, the French Quarter.