Basin Street Station
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Now serving as the city's official welcome center, Basin Street Station was formerly the New Orleans Terminal Company, a historical touchstone that remains in what was once the transportation... Read More
Now serving as the city's official welcome center, Basin Street Station was formerly the New Orleans Terminal Company, a historical touchstone that remains in what was once the transportation crossroad of the city of New Orleans. Today Basin St. Station embodies the preservation of a rare vestige of the five railways stations and their associated buildings that served Downtown New Orleans in the early 20th century.
Developed by the locally owned Valentino New Orleans Hotels, Basin Street Station includes a visitor information center, educational community exhibit and performance venues, a walking tour kiosk, a coffee shop and Louisiana gift shop. There are super cool old photos of the city, train memorabilia and lots of helpful bits for visiting New Orleans.
Address:
501 Basin St. New Orleans, LA 70112Basin Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone:
Website:
basinststation.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert
- Historic Sites: "Take a walk to the building's rooftop for a great view of the city."
- Best for Historic Sites Because: This is a natural jumping off point for visitors coming to town.
