Activity Garden District & Uptown
St. Charles Streetcar
An activity in Garden District & Uptown, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Late morning Jan 1.
Why go
Green streetcars running since 1835 under the oaks of St. Charles Avenue, from Canal Street to Carrollton.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Garden District & Uptown, alongside 1 activity, 1 place to eat and 1 outdoor spot. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Commander's Palace and Commander's Palace.
- Type
- Activity · Cities
- Neighborhood
- Garden District
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Late morning Jan 1
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Garden District & Uptown. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Commander's Palace
Turquoise Garden District landmark for Creole fine dining and jazz brunch.
Food · New Orleans · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Commander's Palace
Blue-and-white Victorian restaurant from 1893 in the Garden District, known for its weekend jazz brunch.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Garden District homes
Greek Revival and Italianate mansions from the 1800s on Prytania, First and Chestnut streets.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4St. Charles Avenue Streetcar
1920s green streetcar line past Garden District oaks and mansions.
Activity · New Orleans · 0.9 mi straight-line - 5Willie Mae's Scotch House
James Beard–honored corner spot famous for crisp fried chicken.
Food · New Orleans · 1.2 mi straight-line - 6The National WWII Museum
Large museum with immersive exhibits on the Second World War.
Sight · New Orleans · 1.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
St. Charles Streetcar is a stop on our New Orleans New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Garden District & Uptown
Another curated activity in Garden District & Uptown. See the full Garden District & Uptown guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on New Orleans
Our climate figures for Garden District & Uptown 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 St. Charles Streetcar itself, we suggest: Late morning Jan 1.
Modelled monthly averages for New Orleans from NASA POWER, not a forecast. New Orleans weather by month (covers Garden District & Uptown).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for St. Charles Streetcar, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 29.93086, -90.08609
- Destination
- Garden District & Uptown, Louisiana
- Website
- norta.com
St. Charles Streetcar: quick answers
How much time do you need at St. Charles Streetcar?
Plan on about an hour at St. Charles Streetcar. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit St. Charles Streetcar?
Our pick: Late morning Jan 1. Insider tip: Bring exact change or buy a Jazzy Pass in the GoMobile app.
Which TripsCircle routes include St. Charles Streetcar?
St. Charles Streetcar appears on New Orleans New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add St. Charles Streetcar 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 Garden District & Uptown.
Plan Garden District & Uptown
- Garden District & Uptown travel guide 6 places
- New Orleans weather (covers Garden District & Uptown) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Garden District & Uptown
- Audubon Park Outdoors
- Magazine Street Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.