St. Charles Avenue Streetcar

The oldest continuously operating streetcar line in the world rattles past mansions and oak canopies.

St Charles Ave · New Orleans, LA

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Price: Under $25
Good for: First-time visitors
Second and third visits
Public transit nearby: Canal St. at Carondelet St.Light rail and Bus 11, 12, 47, 48 · 410 ft away
Canal at Carondelet (In)Light rail 11, 12, 47, 48 · 460 ft away
Elk Pl. and Canal St.Bus 8, 11, 32, 46, 47, 48, 51, 52 and 4 more · 0.2 mi away
Stops and lines from the USDOT National Transit Map. Check times with the agency before you go.
Flying in: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is about 12 miles away.
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About St. Charles Avenue Streetcar

The St. Charles Avenue streetcar line has run since 1835, making it the oldest continuously operating streetcar line in the world, and its green cars are a National Historic Landmark. The route covers about 13 miles between downtown and Uptown, passing Garden District mansions, Audubon Park, and Tulane and Loyola universities. Single rides and unlimited day passes are both available.

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Transit: reachable by public transit
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Tours
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Transit: reachable by public transit
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$25–$50
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Transit: reachable by public transit
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History Buff
Friends of the Cabildo Walking Tours
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Transit: reachable by public transit
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Stay
Iconic
Hotel Monteleone
$50+
A family-owned French Quarter hotel where you can sip a drink at the rotating Carousel Bar and swim in a heated rooftop pool.
Transit: reachable by public transit
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Museums
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Sazerac House
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Free self-guided museum and micro-distillery on Canal Street exploring New Orleans cocktail and spirits history.
Transit: reachable by public transit
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