New Orleans City Park
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New Orleans City Park
Going to NOLA for honeymoon over xmas. No car. Can I take public trans easily from Canal Street in the Quarter to City Park and is it worth the trip if I have limited time?
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The new Canal line has a spur that runs along N. Carrollton and ends at the entrance to City Park. I love the park, esp. the oak trees. The New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park is worth your time, too.
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If you are going over the Christmas holidays then the Celebration in the Oaks at City Park is worth seeing. It is a big light display at night & can be viewed by walking through it. They used to also offer a carriage ride but I'm not sure if they still do. There is an admission charge but it would be a relaxing thing to do before heading off for more fun.
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Don't miss the Bestoff sculpture garden in City Park. Admission is FREE! It's the best display of "yard art" that you will ever see. The collection is worth about a million dollars. While in City Park, go to the Botanical Gardens. Very peaceful and relaxing, but don't miss the train garden. It's really splendid.
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My opinion only but the "park" location taking public transportation at night is iffy where they drop you off (if in the area of the bus stops??). You have a long walk to get to the center of the park and lights. There are bus tours to consider.
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Hi,
I live in this old lady of a town and spend a lot of time in city park. I find that the park is a great place to study and read. Also we plan to go the museum of art this week- in fact. I'm looking forward to seeing the new sculpture garden. Celebration in the Oaks is a marvel of lights and creativity and could be walked through-but my word how long would that take? CP is a beautiful park; although, just like the city itself, is a little frayed around the edges. The park does not get any public funds- only private.
The matter of getting to the center of the park from the street car stop is a legitimate concern. City park is the fifth largest urban park in the country -so it is massive.
Have you considered renting a car for a day so you could see the lakefront or river road. Nottaway or Oak Alley plantations would be beautiful during the holiday season. Have fun. Tim
I live in this old lady of a town and spend a lot of time in city park. I find that the park is a great place to study and read. Also we plan to go the museum of art this week- in fact. I'm looking forward to seeing the new sculpture garden. Celebration in the Oaks is a marvel of lights and creativity and could be walked through-but my word how long would that take? CP is a beautiful park; although, just like the city itself, is a little frayed around the edges. The park does not get any public funds- only private.
The matter of getting to the center of the park from the street car stop is a legitimate concern. City park is the fifth largest urban park in the country -so it is massive.
Have you considered renting a car for a day so you could see the lakefront or river road. Nottaway or Oak Alley plantations would be beautiful during the holiday season. Have fun. Tim
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Great website to search for December activities. www.christmasneworleans.com.
Be sure to take in a concert or two at the Cathedral which happen every night from Dec 1-23. Gospel singer Lois Dejean on the 23rd is AMAZING!!
Be sure to take in a concert or two at the Cathedral which happen every night from Dec 1-23. Gospel singer Lois Dejean on the 23rd is AMAZING!!