Canal St. Ferry

I%26#39;d like to take the ferry back and forth to Algeirs Pt. What is on the Algeirs side when we get off? Also, is the ferry anyhwhere near Coops, so we can catch lunch before we hop on board?

Thanks!!

barb

Canal St. Ferry

Barb, the ferry isn%26#39;t close to Coops, within walking distance, but Coops is at the Esplanade end of Decatur not the Canal Street end where you catch the ferry.

As for Algiers, there is Mardi Gras World, where you can see how they build the floats and such. Here is a link to that: http://www.mardigrasworld.com/ There is a shuttle that will pick you up at the Ferry Landing (Algiers side) and transport you to and from Mardi Gras World.

Me personally, I love Algiers, but then again, that was my old neighborhood when I lived in New Orleans in the early 80%26#39;s. It is a quaint neighborhood and it is fascinating to walk around in, especially around Algiers Point if you like architecture, older style homes and gardens. I wouldnt%26#39; recommend crossing Opelousas Ave though, the neighborhood starts to get rougher.

Around the point there are several neighborhood bars. There%26#39;s the Crown and Anchor English Pub, Dry Dock Cafe (and bar) and the Old Point Bar. These are all essentially local type places. The Dry Dock has the most tourist since it is right off the Ferry Landing. Walk a block or two behind it, to reach the English Pub and head down the levy until you reach the Old Point Bar. Old Point Bar also has some great music playing some nights. There are also a few neighborhood coffee shops and restaurants you may enjoy. Please be advised these look just like what they are, neighborhood hole%26#39;s in the walls. But if you take the time to get to know the patrons, you%26#39;ll feel right at home in any of them.

Here are links to these places:

http://www.crownanchorpub.com/

http://www.thedrydockcafe.com/

http://www.oldpointbar.com/

Personally, I love to walk, and the levy over there is perfect for such as is the neighborhood. From the levy you get a great view of the New Orleans skyline and the St. Louis Cathedral. And it%26#39;s just a relaxing way to walk off that huge meal you just had.

But all in all, it depends on what you%26#39;re looking for. If you%26#39;re looking for a lot of action and Bourbon Street type partying, Algiers is not for you. If you enjoy meeting and getting to know those that live in New Orleans, feeling like you%26#39;re a part of it, not just a visitor, then head on over.

Canal St. Ferry

Zmyst, thanks for all the great info!! We were thinking of walking to Coops for lunch and then a leisurely stroll down along the river, possibly stopping at Cafe de Mondu and then on to the ferry. I don%26#39;t mind walking. I like the idea of a cold drink on the other side of the river.

I have a map and see where everything is, but it is hard to tell how long the blocks are. What would you say the average time to walk from Coops to the ferry would be?

barb

There%26#39;s a new ';hundred'; in the address of each full city block (Some are half blocks). In Chicago it%26#39;s 8 blocks to the mile; In NOLA I would guess ten. Canal is zero. Coop%26#39;s is, ahat? About 1200?

Curmudgeon, I feel like I am in school again!! LOL LOL! Kinda like, if a train and a car leave at the same time..... So, I think that makes it about a 1.2 mile trip. Definitely doable. Thanks, alot.

barb

The Riverside Streetcar line behind the French Market will also take you there...It begins at Esplanade and has several stops before it arrives at the Canal St stop...$1.25 I believe.

SoDakMac, great idea in case we are too full from lunch and beignets to walk.

barb

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