Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit to the Greenway! There’s something for everyone on the Lafitte Greenway.
Whether you enjoy sports, commuting to different neighborhoods by bike or on foot, or exploring our public art sculptures, you can fill your day with exciting activities. Experience the vibrant atmosphere, engage with the community, and discover all the unique experiences the Greenway has to offer!
bike
get fit
nature
art & culture
farmers' markets
Join us at the Crescent City Farmers Market every Thursday on the Greenway.
Located at 436 N. Norman C. Francis Pkwy, the farmers market is open from 3pm till dark.
businesses on the greenway
Incredible local and small businesses line the Greenway, such as cafes, restaurants, breweries, live music venues, grocery stores, and more.
These local businesses play a vital role in boosting the local economy and activating the Greenway.
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getting here
The Greenway is the central artery of New Orleans’ burgeoning bicycle network- 120+ miles and growing!
From the Central Business District
The Loyola Avenue bike lane crosses Canal St and connects to the Basin St Trailhead
From the Hospitals
From Canal Street ride Galvez Street 4 blocks northeast/downriver to the Greenway
From Uptown
The Norman C. Francis off-street path connects to the Greenway at a bicycle/pedestrian roundabout of Bayou St. John
walking tours
Get the insider experience: Participate in an interactive tour of the Greenway!
Led by staff and trained community ambassadors, tours will educate you on Greenway’s rich history of over 200 years as a transit route. Get outside and get moving as we explore the historical buildings, cultural sites, and innovative environmental and stormwater management features that call the Greenway home!