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the streetcar is. Remember to
pull the cord to indicate that
you want to disembark.
The first stop for the St. Charles
streetcar is at the corner of
Canal and Carondelet streets.
The streetcar turns onto Canal
Street, then back around on
St. Charles Avenue for the trip
uptown. It travels the length
of St. Charles Avenue, turning
on to Carrollton Ave nue at the
River bend, and terminating at
Claiborne Ave nue. The return Pedestrians in Jackson Square
trip is the reverse of the
out bound trip until Lee Circle, and “Don’t walk” signs appear on morning and a night cruise with
where it turns onto Carondelet major streets to prevent an excellent buffet and live jazz.
Street to get to Canal Street. jaywalking. Wear comfortable The Canal Street ferry (see p90
This line operates 24 hours a shoes; some sidewalks and and p217) crosses the river
day and runs every 7 minutes, streets in New Orleans are very daily, carrying pedestrians and
but is less frequent off peak. old and hard to navigate. Parts vehicles from the CBD to Algiers
The Canal streetcar route of Mid-City, Uptown, and the Point, on the West Bank.
starts at the Riverfront, at the Central Business District are best
foot of Canal Street, and runs avoided at night, but it is wise Cycling
to City Park Avenue. There is to be cautious at all times in all
also a spur line along North areas of New Orleans. Bicycling in New Orleans is
Carrollton Avenue, linking easy and convenient thanks
Canal Street to the New Orleans Riverboats and Ferries to the city’s sunny weather, flat
Museum of Art and City Park landscape, and bike-friendly
at Beauregard Circle. It runs Steamboats began plying the initiatives. It’s a pleasant,
approximately every 30 minutes Mississippi River at the start of leisurely way to see the city
from 7am–2am. The network is the 19th century, bringing new and experience the charm of
undergoing expansion. settlers to New Orleans from its historic neighborhoods.
the north. Today, the riverboats Bicycle Michael’s and The
offer tours stopping at popular American Bicycle Rental
Taxis
destinations. The Creole Queen Company offer rental services,
Taxis, better known as cabs, are (see p90) runs two cruises: a day as well as guided tours. All city
easily found at airports, bus and trip to the Chalmette Battlefield, buses are equipped with bike
train stations, major hotels, and where the Battle of New Orleans racks, allowing you to combine
regular taxi stands. If you need (see p19) took place, and a night modes of transport. Be sure
to get somewhere on time, it cruise that includes dinner to lock your bike securely
is best to call a taxi company accompanied by live jazz. The when you park it, as bicycle
(see p215) and arrange a pickup steamboat Natchez (see pp66–7) thefts are common.
at a definite time and place. offers a 2-hour tour in the
Most hotels have lines of taxis DIRECTORY
waiting out side. In general,
drivers are knowledgeable and Riverboats and Ferries
friendly, and all fares should be Creole Queen
meter ed according to the Canal St at Riverwalk. Map 5 D2.
distance traveled. All taxis have Tel (504) 529-4567.
a light on their windshield to
indicate when they are available. Natchez
Canal St at Riverwalk. Map 5 D2.
Tel (504) 569-1401.
Walking Cycling
Because the city is made up
of distinct neighborhoods, it is The American Bicycle
often simplest to take public Rental Company
transportation to a particular 325 Burgundy St. Map 4 C2.
area and then to explore on foot. Tel (504) 324-8257.
The French Quarter is compact, Bicycle Michael’s
and you can stroll around it. 622 Frenchmen St. Map 3 E4.
Only outside the Quarter do you Traditional paddlewheeler cruising the Tel (504) 945-9505.
need to watch for traffic; “Walk” Mississippi River

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