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New Canal Lighthouse
8001 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124, United States
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De
Review №1

My first time going there checking out Lake Pontchatrain during a tropical storm. I know its crazy but I had fun when the waves got my sister and I. Water was nice and warm

Ca
Review №2

Small but significant museum. Teaches about the history of the lake and the city. Great views!!!!

Ja
Review №3

My wife love coming out here, watching the boats go by. So as long as shes happy Im happy.

Al
Review №4

We did not get to tour but was very nice and bathroom was clean. Gentlemen working gift shop was very friendly. Just wish they had stickers or magnets. Very pretty area even after storm.

vi
Review №5

Amazing place. Serinity and beauty in its peak. Mind blowing view and atmosphere. The restaurant next to it is the icing on a cake. Great ambience and food!

To
Review №6

An educational & informative museum addressing the local water situation/issues, as well as the lighthouse. More importantly, the organization is doing great things for the area and environment.

Jo
Review №7

Personalized tour with great history of the lighthouse and surrounding area

Ke
Review №8

Really well kept lighthouse available to view and climb. The guides are very informative. Commemorative brick program available. A must visit exhibit and lighthouse.

Mi
Review №9

Extremely happy that they were able to rebuild this lighthouse, after it collapsed due to damage by hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. It took 7 years to secure the funding and rebuild it, and they have done an amazing job! This is a great place to visit, and the entire surrounding area is beautiful, too. Dont forget to visit the other lighthouses nearby, Port Pontchartrain (on the U. of New Orleans campus) and Tchefuncte River (across the lake in Madisonville).

Ma
Review №10

Very different from most lighthouses. Great location on Lake Pontchartrain.

Ha
Review №11

Wonderful spot to learn about the history of the area and a great way to give back by contributing to keeping the lighthouse alive. They are working hard to preserve the coast and its environment. The guides are very knowledgeable and passionate about the region and about their work. You will learn a lot and be wowed by the views of Lake Ponchartrain.

Mi
Review №12

They did a great job restoring this Lighthouse. Its worth the time to stop and tour the lighthouse.

Je
Review №13

Great place, great information, wonderful employees. Thank you for the tour & for saving the Lake.

Re
Review №14

We didnt go in it but it was pretty to look at and had some info about the lake that was interesting

An
Review №15

Surprisingly great little museum with so much great history! The docent was so friendly fly and informative and we were delighted by the well done historical displays. Fun to be able to draw with chalk under the lighthouse too!

Ta
Review №16

Super friendly staff. Knowledgeable tour guide. Got this cute ornament in the gift shop.

Ja
Review №17

Got there a little late but still a good place to take some pictures the views are amazing as well

Te
Review №18

Beautiful lighthouse.

Jo
Review №19

Awesome light house, not as bright at night as one would expect

CD
Review №20

We took the tour of the lighthouse. Our guide was VERY knowledgeable and personable. The history of the lighthouse is interesting. The tour was excellent. We enjoyed our visit and the views from the deck.

Ly
Review №21

Really enjoyed visiting and learning the history of this lighthouse, which was rebuilt after Katrina.

Go
Review №22

Nice history tour. Worth a visit

Rs
Review №23

What a beautiful lighthouse and great little museum. So informative and interesting.

We
Review №24

Great place to visit on the lakefront. Take a tour of the museum and learn the history of the levee and the steps at the Lake.

ch
Review №25

Recommend this informative stop. Learn about the rising and rebuilding if the light house before and after Katrina, the delicate eco system and the forming of the NoLa Deltas.

Tr
Review №26

Nice views informative tour although a little pricey for only seeing the first floor

Le
Review №27

What a great job they have done restoring this beautiful piece of history. Well worth the visit and a tour. Beautiful grounds, easy to get to and very beautiful.The gift shop is small and quaint but has lots of nice items and all the proceeds goes to help save the lighthouse and the lake.

Tu
Review №28

Beautiful Restoration. A wonderful location. Museum is educational and Interactive.Best view in the city

Sc
Review №29

Beautiful!

GJ
Review №30

Always so relaxing at the lake

J
Review №31

Was on tour when we visited. Nice

Du
Review №32

The day gave my daughter caulk to draw u the lighthouse great views and people

th
Review №33

Informative staff with quaint little gift shop featuring local artists. Just had to support their talents!

Cy
Review №34

It is a nice place with a lil history

Er
Review №35

Stopped here as part of a bus tour and had the staff educate us on many things. They were very knowledgable and shared in a way that made it interesting!

Jo
Review №36

Cool little museum most people miss.

Te
Review №37

Great place. A staple in the area. This lighthouse is a landmark and all around treasure.Recently rehabbed, its delightful, charming and altogether appealing.The rehab was done RIGHT!!!

St
Review №38

Stopped by and went thru the gift shop. Right on the shores of the lake, in the summertime I bet it is really busy, looks like NO is doing a lot of lake control.

ju
Review №39

I am the owner of Yourdreamproposals and recently held a marriage Proposals here and it was wonderful. Kate and her staff was all in on the private tour and surprise. She helped with anything I needed to make the surprise happened according to plans. We appreciate everything they have done. Please visit their museum its surly a sight to see.

Va
Review №40

Absolutely beautiful and well preserved!

Ma
Review №41

Very beatiful! I really enjoyed visiting this area and would like to go back to get on a boat or kayak!

Jo
Review №42

Cool little place

Ly
Review №43

Great tour and information about Lake Ponchartrain, New Orleans and the changes made since Hurricane Katrina

Je
Review №44

Lots of convenient free parking

An
Review №45

The guide was friendly and informative. The lighthouse is very nicely rebuilt.

Ra
Review №46

Definitely worth checking out this lighthouse! Bob is an awesome tour guide!

Ja
Review №47

Took the annual trolley tour. Entire event was very well done. Food also very good

Ka
Review №48

This was a great spot to learn about hurricane Katrina.

Me
Review №49

Beautifully rebuilt and restored.

Cl
Review №50

Informative u really learn about Katrina here

Cl
Review №51

Great place to sit listen and learn.

Br
Review №52

Beautifully redone lighthouse overseeing New Orleans northern Lakeshore area. The structure has been restored and is very much a photo-op itself.

Ma
Review №53

Love this place!

La
Review №54

U.S. Coast Guard Station New Canal New i was there for Camille Hurricane.

Ja
Review №55

Super view of lake ponchatrane

Mi
Review №56

The gift shop has some fantastic local gifts that benefit the Lake foundation. Need to stop by and take the tour one day.

Ca
Review №57

Its a beautiful lighthouse in an end of New Orleans I wouldnt have thought of visiting.

Se
Review №58

Beautiful spot great views nice little museum

Ja
Review №59

Its a nice lighthouse, it was badly damaged during Hurricane Katrina and left in ruins for sometime, but it was fully rebuilt and refurbished and looking great.

Ry
Review №60

Very nice job on the rebuild of this lighthouse. The lakefront has come along was since Katrina!

RI
Review №61

They did a great job on the reconstruction using some of the original materials

Ma
Review №62

Always awesome place to chill!

Ma
Review №63

Cool view

Da
Review №64

Beautiful sunsets on the Basin Canal at the lake.

R
Review №65

The tour guide was amazing she did a wonderful job!!!!

Ke
Review №66

Cool place to eat not expensive

Sh
Review №67

Great history & beautiful view

Le
Review №68

Beautiful atmosphere!

Th
Review №69

Great view. Wonderful staff.

Go
Review №70

Great event! KOA

Bi
Review №71

Great area to fish

Ju
Review №72

It was interesting

Jo
Review №73

Closed when we there

An
Review №74

Best history old lighthouse.

st
Review №75

Beautiful location!

Th
Review №76

Fun little lighthouse

Da
Review №77

Very informative and great staff

Mo
Review №78

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Ur
Review №79

Iconic

Ry
Review №80

Beautiful!

Ch
Review №81

Cool history

Ly
Review №82

Interesting and important

Jo
Review №83

Cool spot

Da
Review №84

Lights at the Lake!!

Te
Review №85

Great place

Al
Review №86

Got to visit this place.

Re
Review №87

Nice view

an
Review №88

Great place for a sedding

Pa
Review №89

Great lakeside activity!

Ja
Review №90

Great

Tr
Review №91

Cozy place, great view

Lu
Review №92

Cute lighthouse

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  • Address:8001 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124, United States
  • Site:http://scienceforourcoast.org/
  • Phone:+1 504-282-2134
Categories
  • Museum
  • Event venue
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–4pm
  • Tuesday:10am–4pm
  • Wednesday:10am–4pm
  • Thursday:10am–4pm
  • Friday:11am–2pm
  • Saturday:10am–4pm
  • Sunday:10am–4pm
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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