Julia Row, New Orleans: Address, Phone Number, Julia Row Reviews: 4/5
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This 600-block Soho of the South is lined with a wealth of art galleries, not to mention mid-19th century townhouses.
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The area
Neighborhood: Central Business District
Compared to the more evocative monikers of some other parts of New Orleans, the downtown’s humdrum title might suggest that this area is all about business and little else. But don’t let the bland name keep you away from the Central Business District. The CBD offers a wide range of fun things to do that would be touted as exceptional in less jubilant corners of the world. Bordered by the French Quarter, the Arts District and Tremé, with the river at its eastern extreme, this hub for sports, gaming, shopping, theatre, family-friendly activities, and amazing regional cuisine makes a smart base wherever your interests lie.
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Restaurants
1,425 within 3 miles
St. James Cheese Company
211
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Restaurant Rebirth
385
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Cochon Butcher
3,016
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Carmo
670
459 ft$$ - $$$ • Seafood • International • Healthy
Bittersweet Confections
213
494 ft$$ - $$$ • Bakeries • American • Cafe
Compere Lapin
692
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Caribbean • Vegetarian Friendly
Pêche Seafood Grill
2,398
167 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Galliano
331
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Cajun & Creole • Seafood
Desi Vega's
281
0.2 mi$$$$ • American • Steakhouse • Gluten Free Options
Two Chicks Cafe
614
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Attractions
432 within 6 miles
Arthur Roger Gallery
10
126 ftArt Galleries
Gallery ESTELLA
4
127 ftArt Galleries
The National WWII Museum
30,236
0.2 miMilitary Museums • Speciality Museums
Old St. Patrick's Church
110
0.1 miChurches & Cathedrals
Callan Contemporary
2
355 ftArt Galleries
Galerie Simonne Stern Gallery
1
355 ftArt Galleries
Warehouse District
83
0.1 miNeighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
637
0.2 miArt Museums
Crescent City Farmers Market
10
0.1 miFlea & Street Markets
Memorial Hall Confederate Civil War Museum
575
0.2 miMilitary Museums • Speciality Museums
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Suzanne S
New Orleans, LA25 contributions
Julia street has a lot of galleries to visit and peruse through the art work which changes on a regular basis. Each first Saturday of a month the galleries stay open late and some offer free wine and nibbles while you visit. There are also some nice restaurants to try in the area.
Written July 20, 2017
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Hazel W
San Francisco, CA43 contributions
Business
Not knowing it was Open Gallery, I walked through Gallery Row during the afternoon, found my favorite painters, and returned that night with my husband for the openings. Callan Contemporary was featuring Michael Kessler, a truly gifted and organic painter and Allison Stewart's large and colorful botanicals were at the Arthur Roger Gallery. Ariodante was the most fun, crowded with an eclectic collection of local artists in multiple media.
Written January 11, 2013
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The_Loup_Garou
Phoenix, AZ166,281 contributions
Couples
Well, I go back with the City, to when Julia St was only lined with wholesalers, ship chandlers, an occasional office building and warehouse – lots of warehouses. Julia St was basically access to the docks, and the Julia St Wharf. However, the wharf was about to be demolished, and most of the buildings in the area vacated, probably leaving them abandoned, or to be demolished to create parking lots. This was a heavily blighted area, with nothing good coming to it, in the foreseeable future.
Then, a group of investors, and civic-minded citizens, had a vision for a complete revitalization of the area. They mounted an awareness campaign, sought and obtained a few federal grants, plus secured other investors, and the rest, as they say, is history. Just look at the place now, and probably the finest example is Julia Row.
We spent quite a bit of time in the Julia St area, and marveled at the development. Way back when, I was part of a photographic exhibition to kick off the development of Julia Street, so am glad that the efforts yielded such an outcome.
This particular development is a lovely example of the re-purposing of vacant commercial properties. It shows how well it can be done.
I only wish that for this visit, the rains were not so heavy, or that we had visited Julia Row on the one sunny day that we had. We will be back (hopefully in better weather), if for no other reason, than to photograph Julia Row properly. I am not sure if any of my images of what existed before survived two “100 Year Floods,” but if so, I will try to match up angles, to do a “before and after.”
Just beautiful, and seeing these structures brightened up my day, and filled me with a tiny sense of pride.
Then, a group of investors, and civic-minded citizens, had a vision for a complete revitalization of the area. They mounted an awareness campaign, sought and obtained a few federal grants, plus secured other investors, and the rest, as they say, is history. Just look at the place now, and probably the finest example is Julia Row.
We spent quite a bit of time in the Julia St area, and marveled at the development. Way back when, I was part of a photographic exhibition to kick off the development of Julia Street, so am glad that the efforts yielded such an outcome.
This particular development is a lovely example of the re-purposing of vacant commercial properties. It shows how well it can be done.
I only wish that for this visit, the rains were not so heavy, or that we had visited Julia Row on the one sunny day that we had. We will be back (hopefully in better weather), if for no other reason, than to photograph Julia Row properly. I am not sure if any of my images of what existed before survived two “100 Year Floods,” but if so, I will try to match up angles, to do a “before and after.”
Just beautiful, and seeing these structures brightened up my day, and filled me with a tiny sense of pride.
Written June 26, 2017
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SWFTravelsALot
Toronto96 contributions
Solo
LLove this street in NOLA. Great revitalised influx of wharehouse-turned-condos. Abundance of artists and galleries. Fantastic retaurants. A few little outdoor cafe coffehouses.
This street caters to many travelling in from 'awa'y in the Hollywood crowd shooting films in NOLA. Several of the condo buildings have longer term executive rentals which are let out to those in the industry. Who knows; you could be out for a morning stroll and run in to Sandra Bullock walking over to see a PA, or Brad Pitt and his brood :)
This street caters to many travelling in from 'awa'y in the Hollywood crowd shooting films in NOLA. Several of the condo buildings have longer term executive rentals which are let out to those in the industry. Who knows; you could be out for a morning stroll and run in to Sandra Bullock walking over to see a PA, or Brad Pitt and his brood :)
Written December 30, 2011
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Steve_of_N21
London, UK1,954 contributions
Couples
Julia Row refers to the thirteen side-hall row houses on Julia Street between St. Charles Avenue and Camp Street, also known as the Thirteen Sisters. They were originally built in 1833 and became one of the most affluent addresses in the American Sector of New Orleans. But the area declined from the 1850’s as people moved out, primarily to the Garden district, and the properties fell into ruin.
So good to see these red brick houses and the warehouse District in general on the up and back to their original grandeur.
So good to see these red brick houses and the warehouse District in general on the up and back to their original grandeur.
Written March 1, 2019
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Will H
New Orleans, LA31 contributions
Divide by 13 was a lot harder than most people can do even today, not mentioning you have divide a city block into 13 townhouses. This place is also called Thirteen Sister which 13 townhouses were built along the St Charles Street. When I arrived by 600 Julia Row after a short walk from the WWII museum, it was in the later afternoon, when the sun shines a lazy shadow on the facade of the front of the 13 Sisters. Most shops like the GEGAS Gallery were closed. I walked across the street to admire each of the 13 townhouses, found they were so equally decorated and constructed, had to keep thinking how well they divided the street front by 13.
Written April 10, 2017
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JamesArey
New Orleans, LA3 contributions
Solo
Plan to spend at least a few hours along Julia Street -- the galleries, the restaurants, and the museums.
Written May 12, 2016
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Randall47
New Orleans27 contributions
Julia Row used to be ramshackle. After the 1984 World's Fair, it became part of the Historic Warehouse District renovation and today houses top restaurants like Emeril's and a plethora of terrific art galleries. It is pleasant to walk and convenient to reach. It lies within walking distance of all kinds of cafes and restaurants.
Written August 11, 2015
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TR667
Raleigh, NC74 contributions
Couples
We took the Riverfront street car to this part of town and had a fun few hours. The galleries are pretty much grouped together, so you didn't have to walk very far in between (get a map from one of the galleries). Owners were friendly and the art was good. Unfortunately, the two art museums we wanted to visit were closed, but next time . . .
Written July 6, 2012
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland17,262 contributions
Couples
Julia Row now appears to be a new and modern block of apartments built on Julia Street. Lots of art galleries in the vicinity.
Written February 15, 2022
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