535 Gravier Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Phone: (504) 527-0006, Fax: (504) 571-7575
New Orleans Visitor Information
Discover a rich blend of cultures in New Orleans from the comforts of the Omni Royal Crescent Hotel. With influences from America, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean, New Orleans boasts a unique mix of architecture, culture and cuisine.
Famous for jazz music and its extravagant Mardi Gras celebration, a visit to New Orleans is not complete without a stop at the French Quarter. And don’t come without your appetite! Visit famous eateries that serve distinctive dishes like jambalaya, etouffeé, gumbo, shrimp Creole, muffulettas and po’ boys.
Arts & Culture
National D-Day Museum – 6 blocks
New Orleans Children’s Museum – 6 blocks
La Petit Theatre – 9 blocks
Louisiana State Museum – 9 blocks
Saenger Theater – 1 mile
New Orleans Museum of Art – 4 miles
Attractions
French Quarter – 2 blocks
St. Charles Avenue – 2 blocks
Bourbon Street – 5 blocks
Aquarium of the Americas – 5 blocks
Jackson Square – 9 blocks
Harrah’s Casino – .5 mile
Audubon Zoo – 5 miles
Treasure Chest Casino – 15 miles
Naval Air Station – 5 miles
Shopping
Royal Street, antique stores – 4 blocks
Canal Place, upscale shopping mall – 4 blocks
Riverwalk – 5 blocks
Outdoor Recreation
Tournament Players' Clubs
Cajun Encounters
Garden District, featuring historic mansions and tours – 3 miles
Swamp Tours – 25 miles
Mississippi Gulf Coast beaches – 80 miles
Sports
New Orleans Arena, home of the NBA’s Hornets – 1 mile
Superdome, home of the NFL New Orleans Saints – 1 mile
Zephyr Field, home to AAA baseball – 10 miles
Dining and Entertainment
K-Paul’s (Creole cuisine) – 5 blocks
Arnaud’s (Jazz bistro) – 6 blocks
Hard Rock Café (theme restaurant) – 6 blocks
NOLA’s (Creole cuisine) – 6 blocks
Rib Room (rotisserie) – 6 blocks
Antoine’s (Creole cuisine) – 7 blocks
Café Du Monde – 1 mile
Nearby Businesses & Corporations
Morial Convention Center – 9 blocks
Tulane Hospital – 10 blocks
Universities
Xavier University – 3 miles
Loyola University – 4 miles
Tulane University – 4.5 miles
University of New Orleans – 7 miles
Transportation
Port of New Orleans – 9 blocks
AMTRAK Station – 1 mile
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – 25 minutes
For more information, visit the New Orleans Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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