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Sight Algiers Point, French Quarter & Riverfront

Algiers Point

A sight in Algiers Point, French Quarter & Riverfront, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

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Why go

Quiet neighborhood across the river with a levee path that looks straight back at the Quarter and the skyline.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in French Quarter & Riverfront, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Woldenberg Park and Café du Monde.

Type
Sight · Cities
Neighborhood
Algiers Point
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond French Quarter & Riverfront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Woldenberg Park

    Riverfront park at the foot of the Quarter, home of the free New Orleans Eve concert and countdown in 2025.

    Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Café du Monde

    Open-air coffee stand serving beignets and chicory café au lait since 1862.

    Food · New Orleans · 0.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Jackson Square

    Historic square framed by St. Louis Cathedral, street painters and brass bands.

    Sight · New Orleans · 0.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Jackson Square

    The Quarter's old parade ground, facing St. Louis Cathedral, a short walk from the riverfront viewing areas.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Preservation Hall

    Tiny hall dedicated to traditional New Orleans jazz, sets nightly.

    Activity · New Orleans · 0.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Antoine's

    Creole dining rooms open since 1840, where oysters Rockefeller were first served.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Algiers Point is a stop on our New Orleans New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in French Quarter & Riverfront

Algiers Point is our only sight pick in French Quarter & Riverfront; here is what else we recommend there. See the full French Quarter & Riverfront guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on New Orleans

Our climate figures for French Quarter & Riverfront come from nearby New Orleans. Average daily highs in New Orleans run from 60°F in January to 87°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Algiers Point itself, we suggest: 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Modelled monthly averages for New Orleans from NASA POWER, not a forecast. New Orleans weather by month (covers French Quarter & Riverfront).

Getting there

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Coordinates
29.95300, -90.05617
Destination
French Quarter & Riverfront, Louisiana

Algiers Point: quick answers

How much time do you need at Algiers Point?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Algiers Point. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Algiers Point?

Our pick: 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Insider tip: Take the ferry from Canal Street and check its late-night schedule before you rely on it to get back.

Which TripsCircle routes include Algiers Point?

Algiers Point appears on New Orleans New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Algiers Point to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to French Quarter & Riverfront.

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