New Canal Lighthouse New Orleans

The New Canal Lighthouse    

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The New Canal Lighthouse is a historic museum and tourist attraction located at 8001 Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. This …

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Feb 16, 2023
Wow! The educational center and gift shop is absolutely amazing! Great for kids and adults alike. A must see in the New Orleans area for anyone interested in history and the natural environment. Than… Full review by journeysbyamd
May 4, 2022
While here for the JazzFest we decided to go on a LightHouse Hunt. This was our 1st find of the day. It's accessible thru a Marina & Park area. We got some great photos. The pair who were runni… Full review by LouET_79
Jul 16, 2021
We arrived at this light house but we didn’t have enough time to take the tour. We walked around the outside grounds and admired the clean well maintained area. I would like to return one day . Full review by theplumbingmedic
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The Fourth Lighthouse on the Site
This famous NOLA landmark, first built in 1839, was rebuilt by the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation and is the fourth lighthouse on th…
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First Established in 1838
The New Canal Light was first established in 1838 at the north end of the New Basin Canal which ran between Lake Ponchartrain and th…
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Re-lit in September 2012
The historic New Canal Lighthouse at West End on Lakeshore Drive was severely damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. The Lak…
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Located:West End Blvd. and Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans, Louisiana
Height:10 m (33 ft)
Construction completed:1890
Architect:New Orleans Canal and Banking Co.

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Where is the nearest parking
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There is some parking close to the Lighthouse. But there is also parking available along Lakeshore Drive.
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Answer by Victor W · Jul 21, 2019
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There is parking by the lighthouse and a short distance on the Lakefront.
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Answer by Victor W · Jul 21, 2019
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