Overview
Algiers is a neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is across the Mississippi River from the rest of New Orleans. Connected to the city by bridge and Ferry, it has attractions, restaurants, and bed & breakfasts in an area an easy trip to central New Orleans while retaining some of the feel of a small Louisiana town. In addition to the easy access to the Quarter & Central Business District of New Orleans across the river, Algiers is near other West Bank towns and suburbs, including Gretna.
2 sights · 3 places to eat · 4 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Algiers
Mount Olivet Episcopal Church
This, Algiers' oldest structure, and one of the few to survive the Great Algiers Fire, dates back to 1845. While the exterior is charming, the interior is nothing terribly exciting. Just around the corner on Olivier is a…
Old Courthouse
This hulking Romanesque building is the most obvious landmark upon arriving on the shores of the West Bank, and is still functioning both as a courthouse and office space for several local government facilities. While th…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 46°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby New Orleans)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans — 14 mi away (major hub). Directions
- GPT Gulfport Biloxi International Airport, Gulfport — 66 mi away. Directions
From the French Quarter or Central Business District, take the Ferry across the river from the foot of Canal Street. Bear in mind that the ferry does not run all night (hours at nolaferry.com) departing from the CBD side on the :15 and :45, and departing from the Algiers side on the hour and half hour.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $8 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Mount Olivet Episcopal Church
- Lunch Tout de Suite Cafe
- Afternoon Old Courthouse
- Dinner Seafood Zone
- Evening Old Point Bar
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
While the Algiers section of New Orleans is large, the area of most interest to visitors, Algiers Point, is a small, pleasant walkable neighborhood. Algiers Point is accessible by ferry ($2 for pedestrians in both directions, no cars allowed) going back and forth across the river to the foot of Canal Street, the boundary between New Orleans French Quarter and Central Business District. The beautiful views from the ferry are worth the trip in themselves. Most sites of interest as well as good food and accommodation are within less than a dozen blocks walk from the Ferry landing; many less than half that distance.
Background
Settled in 1719 across the Mississippi from the old city of New Orleans, Algiers is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods. New Orleans annexed Algiers in 1870. A great fire devastated Algiers Point in the 1895; Victorian style residential and small business architecture from the rebuilding period just after the fire still dominate Algiers Point. A few older buildings also survive.
Natives of Algiers are known as "Algerines" (said "AL-jer-eens").
Get in
From the French Quarter or Central Business District, take the Ferry across the river from the foot of Canal Street. Bear in mind that the ferry does not run all night (hours at nolaferry.com) departing from the CBD side on the :15 and :45, and departing from the Algiers side on the hour and half hour.
Driving in on Interstate 10, take the Mississippi River Bridge (Highway 90) across the River, then take the General DeGaulle exit (Louisiana 428) and follow the signs to Algiers Point.
See
See Mount Olivet Episcopal Church
This, Algiers' oldest structure, and one of the few to survive the Great Algiers Fire, dates back to 1845. While the exterior is charming, the interior is nothing terribly exciting. Just around the corner on Olivier is another interesting old columned building—this one a former Masonic house.
See Old Courthouse
This hulking Romanesque building is the most obvious landmark upon arriving on the shores of the West Bank, and is still functioning both as a courthouse and office space for several local government facilities. While the original courthouse dated back to 1812 in its first incarnation as a plantation home, the current building was built following the Great Algiers Fire in 1896.
Do
- Walking tours of nineteenth century architecture of the Point and the "jazz trail" where such Algerine jazz pioneers as Red Allen lived and played.
Buy
Eat
Eat Dimartino's Famous Muffulettas
The famous muffuletta sandwich is the star attraction at DiMartino's, a small local chain that also has plenty of Cajun and Creole options, plus great burgers.
Eat Tout de Suite Cafe
Coffee, pastries, fresh made panini sandwiches, and WiFi. Great old Algiers atmosphere.
Eat Seafood Zone
Strip mall dive eatery but with tasty gumbo and other seafood entrees.
Drink
Drink Algiers Sports Bar
A good laid-back place for some Abita with older locals, and a few rounds of pool.
Drink Crown & Anchor
Algiers Point's best known and most popular bar is an authentic-enough English-style pub, with lively darts games and friendly locals. The beer is pricey, but nonetheless, this is a great and straightforward destination on a weekend jaunt across the river.
Drink Dry Dock Cafe
This place will serve you expensive beer and basic and cheap New Orleans fare (until 10PM) in a casual, but nicer-than-your-average-dive bar atmosphere. A bit on the average side, though locally popular.
Drink Old Point Bar
Nice old style bar, also Algier's leading live music venue, showcasing a variety of local talent. If you haven't heard of a performer listed here, don't worry, they're probably good. Comfortable old road house atmosphere. Early shows on Sundays.
Sleep
If you like the thought of spending the nights in a quiet neighborhood a short commute from the hubbub of the big city, Algiers is an option for visitors with or without a car.
Stay House of the Rising Sun B&B
There is a house, down in New Orleans... This shotgun house, though, is likely more comfortable than the one of ill-repute in the song. The owner is a huge music fan with exhaustive knowledge of local jazz musicians and local jazz history, and is an excellent resource if you are looking to learn a bit, or just to find good spots for live jazz during your stay.
Go next
The ferry at Algiers Point connects to the foot of Canal Street, the boundary of the French Quarter and the Central Business District.
The Crescent City Connection Bridge across the Mississippi connects to the upper end of the Central Business District and the downriver end of Uptown New Orleans; a short drive further on the expressway gets you to Mid-City, and Interstate 10.
Just east (upriver) of Algiers are the towns of Gretna and Terrytown in Jefferson Parish.
Downriver (south) of the far end of Algiers is Belle Chasse in the west bank of Plaquemines Parish
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