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3.9 (34 reviews)

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Ultima M.

I had the awesome opportunity to be able to cross this bridge Great views of the Mississippi river. This is a beautiful landmark Fun Fact: As Hurricane Katrina approached the city in August 2005, the CCCD halted toll collections on August 26 to aid in speed of evacuation of the Metro area. Two overhead signs were blown down on the older span, but no other damage occurred to either bridge.

09.01.19
May A.

Another landmark of the beautiful city of New Orleans Crossed this bridge from New Orleans to lower Mississippi a few times during our visits to the south. It crosses over the Mississippi River (Highway 90). The bridge is wide with 4-lanes each, we never experienced traffic at the bridge. It is free to cross... no tolls! The first time we crossed over to Mississippi was when we spent an afternoon in the gulf coast and we had dinner in Biloxi. By night the bridge is beautiful with all the lights as we enjoyed a historical cruise aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Riverboat one evening. We sailed across the Mississippi River and got a good panoramic view of the landmark bridge. A great infrastructure called the Crescent City Connection Bridge because there are actually two and they are known as "Twins." Review #1712

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RuthMarie S.

The bridge I drive everyday To work Back home Sometimes it can get scary The speed limit is 50 mph There are drivers speeding at 70 and 80 I don't like the speed demons or the road hogs and on this bridge you have to be careful because there are a lot of them

Re H.

It's no Luling bridge I'll tell you that, but it gets you from here to there. Crossing over the Mississippi closest to Downtown New Orleans, this bridge links our beloved West and East Banks. Originally when I used it the most (I lived in Old Gretna), it was a toll bridge. They did away the tolls and so now drivers go freely back and forth without the need to have the correct amount, digging for change or being THAT guy with a credit card. Since I live down the da bayou now, I use it primarily when going to see my brother in law or to take a trip to Hong King market. It still does a good job getting me from here to there.

From the West Bank, passing downtown & the SuperDome en route to the CCC.
Eric T.

Finally, a major bridge that I can cross that doesn't have a toll as of 2016! I will admit that going into New Orleans from Harvey and seeing those empty toll booths can be a bit confusing, even to some of the locals. You still see tons of cars slowing down to pay a non-existent toll. WTH? Nonetheless, the ride going from East Bank to West Bank and vice-versa is actually quite smooth. The bridge itself doesn't have the rusted out iron trestles, hard bumps, pot holes in it that you would expect from some other well known Louisiana bridges (I'm talking about you, Huey P. Long Bridge in Baton Rouge). Even more importantly, traffic seems to flow accordingly, unless you are on the bridge around 7:30-9:00 AM and 4-6 PM from Monday-Friday. A good design that adds to the downtown skyline, the CCC is one NoLa bridge that I wouldn't mind taking indefinitely....provided that the lack of toll booths stay the same! Bravo, New Orleans! Bravo!

My favorite cantilever bridges as viewed from Gretna.
John L. H.

The Crescent City Connection Bridges are my favorite cantilever bridges in the entire world. Rather than start with the good about this bridge, I will briefly touch on the bad things. The traffic is horrendous at times. This is largely due to capacity issues of the lanes, but commuting home in the afternoons can be particularly difficult, In fact, the commute from the west bank to Claiborne Avenue often takes longer than it does to cross the 24 mile long Causeway Bridge. Traffic issues aside, I truly love these bridges, and here's why. Growing up on the west bank I had to cross the bridges nearly every day from the time I was in 8th grade. Back then there was actually only one bridge and the commute to school took 1.5 hours. That brutal commute was made slightly easier since I was riding with my dad and best friend and we learned all sorts of back roads and shortcuts from home to the CCC. After only a year or so of that commute, the second bridge opened to traffic. My first trip over the bridge was so smooth and traffic free that I wondered aloud if it would always be this easy to go to the east bank. How foolish I was. Since the opening of the second bridge in 1989, traffic has gotten considerably worse. OK, now for the good stuff. I have driven across this bridge thousands of times. Despite that, every time I see these bridges, whether from afar or from the bridges themselves, I smile. I have so many memories here, both good and bad, but these bridges have had a huge role in my life. My absolute favorite view of the bridges is from across the lake in Lacombe. On a clear night it's somewhat easy to see the lights glowing atop the CCC, even though I am more than 25 miles away. It always reminds me of the city I love and how those lights represent New Orleans. Show anyone a photo of those decorative lights and they will immediately know it's the CCC. I love the fact that we have two bridges, but Baton Rouge only has one. Sure it's a cantilever bridge and the view from the levee is awesome, but just like Nola is better than BR, our bridges are better too. Another really cool feature about the CCC is that it features the state's only HOV lane. I don't think it really serves its intended purpose of reducing traffic, but we've got one and you don't. The thing that most people love about the CCC is that it is now toll free. That fact hasn't really reduced traffic very much, but it does sure save westbankers .40 a crossing. Since the sunset of tolls, I've noticed a whole lot more Bentlys and Lamborhinis during my commute. Surely that is a result of the money saved from not having to pay tolls. I could go on and on about my love for these bridges, but I won't. In summary, these are the most beautiful bridges in the state, and they represent New Orleans well. Next time you're stuck in traffic on one, take a minute, or 30, to admire this steal behemoth.

Sam 'Wags' W.

The Crescent City Connection (CCC) unnecessarily suffers from a bad local reputation, due in large to geography. New Orleans has a long-standing (and largely unwarranted) bias against the West Bank. When making comparisons between the French Quarter, Garden District, Marigny, or other famed New Orleans neighborhoods, you can make close comparisons to Algiers Point or Old Gretna. Otherwise, much of the West Bank is as generically suburban as you'd find outside any urban area (such as Metairie, Kenner, or even the Lakefront). What is different on the West Bank is the close proximity to the CBD, Quarter, and Warehouse districts, by way of the CCC. Yes, the bridge occasionally has traffic; however, drivers in New Orleans are completely spoiled interns of congestion, delays, or waits. Visitors from larger urban areas snicker at our complaints. Rush hour is more like 35 minutes, tops. Even better, such traffic is entirely avoidable by departing/waiting 20 minutes. Better yet, the easiest and most convenient way to get to the Quarter, CBD, or Canal Street is via ferry from Algiers Point; $2 each way with free street parking!

Sara M.

This is a bridge. The annoying bottleneck of my daily commute. I hate this bridge only because with the zillion lanes that used to be toll booths, we have a pointless bottleneck that eats up 15 minutes of my day one way most days. BUT, bonus, it is often featured in movies, and there is a certain pride that goes along with saying, "THATS THE CONNECTION!!!!, I DRIVE THAT MONSTER EVRYDAY!"

Andi F.

Now that there is no longer a toll to get from the WANK to the Greater New Orleans Metro area, and that most of the tool booths have been taken down, both directions are just as easily crossed. And yes, during the week during peak travel times, that part is sarcasm, because of the heavy traffic, this bridge can be anything but easily traversed. During non-peak and weekends, there is no problems with this bridge. This is a beautiful bridge, whether your looking at it during the day in natural light, at night when it is lit up, or when you are on the bridge looking at the river and all that surrounds this bridge. Now it is just kind of silly that YELP asks about gender neutral restrooms on this bridge. Yes, if you don't mind holding up traffic, and public urinating, this does have gender neutral restrooms. If you do not want to be an idiot, then no, there are no restrooms at all. Story time! Is everyone ready for story time? Grab your blankies and get comfortable! Ready? OK! I moved down to New Orleans in the summer of 2011, but have been coming to the area to visit for many years before that, as my older sister moved here in 1988 to go to college. So I had seen this bridge in the current form and in the older form for years. But. This is about Labor Day weekend 2005. Can anyone tell me what happened in late August 2005? Yes! That evil Hurricane Katrina set her foot down in SE Louisiana and dug her heals in being evil. Well, at that time, I was in the Oregon Army National Guard, and we got called up to come. After flying into the Belle Chase Naval Air Base, we used this bridge to cross into the city to help with search and rescue efforts. This beautiful beacon of a bridge was not only still standing in an area of destruction, but was still in drive-able condition. When I was doing my support work in the City with the military, I would look at this bridge and remind myself that this is a great city, and will bounce back better than ever. This bridge is a symbol of this city to me of resilience and capability, the strong will of the city to adapt and over come. When the rest of the town had gone to hell, this symbol was the stronghold, the pillar, a beacon of great things to come, what has passed, and what will be for New Orleans. The Crescent City Connection may be cursed, spit on, stupid tourists stop in the middle of the bridge, where the speed limit is at least 60 mph, just to take a selfie with the view, almost killed because of stupidity, but I just keep thinking, and reminding myself that this is my symbol, my promise that things will be ok. I love this bridge.

Dave O.

I not quite sure of my exact age when I first crossed the Mississippi River via the "Greater New Orleans Bridge" but I do know I was quite young and I remember how much of an adventure it was. I relive those feelings each and every time I approach this beautiful structure. The fact that I was born and raised in Louisiana a few hours from New Orleans this bridge was never something we frequently crossed as a kid growing up, so each time meant something special was happening. Crossing the Crescent City Connection is still something I must do each time I visit the area no matter if it's convenient or not. This could have been the bridge that made the initial impression that instilled the love I have for all bridges and this bridge continues to be one of my favorites to this day. The experience is far from the ones I experienced riding in the backseat of my dad's car with the windows rolled down, the wind blowing in, listening to the clanging sounds as our tires crossed each expansion joint as I stared through this giant riveted structure at the river far below. Today I suspect for most the ride is just a means to get to the other side windows up, the air conditioning blasting, radios blaring, texting and talking hardly noticing where the bridge begins or ends. For me I still enjoy rolling the windows down listening to the jake brakes of the diesel rigs and feeling the vibrations of this glorious lady that spans the Mighty Mississippi while sipping on my coffee and reminiscing of all that's good and what adventures lie ahead...yes it's still a special place to be.

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My first trip over the bridge was so smooth and traffic free that I wondered aloud if it would always be this easy to go to the east bank.

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4.3(251 reviews)
1.4 miFrench Quarter

The French Quarter, also known as the "Vieux Carre" is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. It…read moreis also simply called, "The Quarter." It encompasses the land along the Mississippi River from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue (13 blocks) and inland to North Rampart Street (seven to nine blocks) and totals 78 square blocks. Everyone should experience the French Quarter at least once! On one trip to New Orleans, I stayed in an historic hotel in the French Quarter, which made that trip very unique and memorable! It's home to Jackson Square which is a 2.5 acre historic landmark park. Preservation Hall, home to the famous Preservation Jazz Band is a must do in the French Quarter. The House of Blues in the French Quarter was the site of a great Billy Idol show my Sorority Sisters and I saw a few years ago. Pat O'Brien's Bar is a fun stop, with a lively courtyard, famous for their hurricanes, and dueling piano entertainment in their piano lounge. I absolutely love the Old Absinthe House in the French Quarter! It's very intimate, rich with history and folklore, built in 1806 and the location of the creation of the Absinthe House Frappe in 1874. It's very interesting to watch the bartenders make Absinthe, which involves a flame and a spoon. Personally, I don't like absinthe; however, I recommend everyone try it (especially here) at least once to decide for yourself! The Dungeon, also in the French Quarter, was a fun destination club to visit. Back then, it opened at midnight (I'm not sure of their hours of operation today) and again, is quite the intimate place and renowned for being the rock n roll hangout for Kiss, Queen, ZZ Top, 38 Special, and more. Cafe Du Monde is another "must do" in the French Quarter! Do try their coffee and beignets! The chicory flavor is unique and the coffee here is very good especially served au lait! The French Quarter is the original Cafe Du Monde New Orleans location which today is over one dozen locations in NOLA. Do not pass up the opportunity to try the original muffuletta sandwich at the world famous Central Grocery! These are giant, delicious sandwiches and seriously, one sandwich feeds two adults easily. There is always a line at Central; however, it moves quickly. Get a jar of their Muffuletta Olive Salad to go! Do visit the French Quarter and laizzez les bons temps rouler!

What can be said about the French Quarter that hasn't already been written a thousand times?…read more Plenty--once you see it the right way. If you've never been, skip the chaos of Mardi Gras and visit during the quieter stretches of mid-spring, preferably during the day. That's when the Quarter reveals itself. The crowds thin just enough to let you move at your own pace, to look up at the wrought-iron balconies, to hear the music before you see the musician, and to take it all in without fighting your way through it. History here isn't something you read about--it surrounds you. Spend time at Jackson Square, anchored by its iconic statue of Andrew Jackson, and framed by the stunning St. Louis Cathedral. Artists line the square, musicians fill the air, and street performers remind you that this city doesn't separate culture from daily life--it lives it. And then there's the food and music--both deeply rooted, unapologetically bold, and unmistakably New Orleans. Yes, the flavors can lean spicy, but the kitchens here know their audience. Just speak up, and they'll meet you where you are. But here's the truth: no photograph, no movie, no travel piece ever quite captures this place. The French Quarter isn't something you observe--it's something you experience. And once you do, you'll understand why people keep coming back, trying to put into words what is, at its core, impossible to fully explain.

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3.8(13 reviews)
0.9 miCentral Business District

Beautiful fountain on the water front at the plaza. Its changed thru the years. You used to be able…read moreto go down and sit in front of the tiles with the water misting you. That was fabulous in the warmer months. Now you can't...benches are long gone. But its beautiful to look at....especially at night.

Wow. It has been a while since this place has been reviewed and man has things changed. This Plaza…read moreis currently under construction and is a wide open waterfront space that overlooks the Mississippi River towards Algiers. It is located between the old ferry terminal and the CityWalk shops. The main feature of the Plaza is a large fountain. It has now changed Its inner portion use to be lined with the seals of the provinces of Spain and you could also be able to walk right down to the fountain. With the renovation, both of those features are now gone. You will also find a Mardi Gras Jester statue here too. This is where one of the river cruise tour boats are docked. I did not see many benches of places to sit here, outside of sitting on the fountain and there is not much shade other than that from the Market Place and World Trade Center. There are paid parking lots, metered street parking and garages available to park, but they are all a short walk. Nothing is really close. There use to be a Fat Tuesday and seafood restaurant here, but that has since gone due to the construction. In 1976, Spain dedicated the plaza to the City in remembrance of their common historical past. It also served as a pledge of fraternity in the future. It was originally named Eads Plaza, after James Eads, the engineer who improved the navigability of the mouth of the Mississippi River. You get one of the best views of the Mississippi River Bridge from here. That is the bridge that connects the city's East and West Banks. Fun fact: This is where the Rex Crew land every year on Fat Tuesday to kick off Mardi Gras Day. The space hosts music concerts, art exhibits, rallys and festivals. I like this park, mostly for what it was in the past and what it can be. Currently there is not much here except the fountain, which is a nice one. I hope that this place reaches it potential soon. It will be awesome again.

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