Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve French Quarter Visitor Center

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve French Quarter Visitor Center is a museum in , which is located on Decatur Street. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve French Quarter Visitor Center is situated nearby to the government office , as well as near the theater building .
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  • Opening hours: Tuesday—Saturday 9:00 AM—4:30 PM
  • Type: Museum
  • Also known as: “French Quarter Visitor Center” and “Laura C. Hudson Visitor Center”
  • Address: 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include New Orleans Pharmacy Museum and Jackson Square.

Museum
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The is a museum located in the of that showcases the world of early pharmacies and medicine and describes development of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare practices in the 19th century. is situated 440 feet north of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve French Quarter Visitor Center.

Park
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, formerly the Place d'Armes or Plaza de Armas, is a historic park in the of , . It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase.

Museum
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, originally called "Casa Capitular", is a historical building in New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally the seat of Spanish colonial city hall, the building now forms part of the Louisiana State Museum. is situated 1,100 feet north of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve French Quarter Visitor Center.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include New Orleans and French Quarter.

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Way down yonder in , you'll find the roots of jazz and a blossoming culture that is unlike anything else on Earth. Here, the laid-back atmosphere of the riverfront South has mixed with French sophistication, Spanish style, and African-American energy to create something greater than the sum of its parts.

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The is the oldest and most famous and visited neighborhood of . It was laid out in French and Spanish colonial times in the 18th century.

Neighborhood
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The is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the of , . Founded as a Native American trading post predating European colonization, the market is the oldest of its kind in the United States.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve French Quarter Visitor Center

Latitude
29.95486° or 29° 57′ 18″ north
Longitude
-90.0648° or 90° 3′ 53″ west
Wheelchair access
yes
Open location code
76XFXW3P+W3
Open­Street­Map ID
way 479160340
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Jean Lafitte Administration Office and Theater.

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