Discover the Charm of Washington Artillery Park

Getting There

• Walking

  From any location in Slidell, head towards the Slidell Amtrak Station located at 100 Robert Blvd. It's about a 20-minute walk from the center of Slidell. Once at the Amtrak Station, take the train towards New Orleans. The journey will take approximately 1 hour. After arriving at the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, exit the station and head towards Canal Street. Walk towards the Mississippi River, then turn left on Canal Street and proceed to the Riverwalk area. From there, you can take the streetcar or walk to Decatur Street. Once on Decatur Street, continue walking until you reach Washington Artillery Park at 768 Decatur St.

• Public Transit

  Start at the nearest bus stop in Slidell. Take the Jefferson Transit bus route 2 towards New Orleans, which will take you directly to the city. Disembark at the stop closest to Canal Street. From there, walk towards the Mississippi River and follow Canal Street until you reach Decatur Street. Finally, walk down Decatur Street until you arrive at Washington Artillery Park located at 768 Decatur St.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, start from the center of Slidell and make your way towards the New Orleans area. Take the scenic route along the lakefront by following the paths that lead south towards the causeway. Upon reaching the Causeway, navigate towards the I-10 bridge and cross into New Orleans. Once in the French Quarter, you can navigate through the streets to reach Decatur Street, where Washington Artillery Park is located at 768 Decatur St.