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    Bourbon St Ibertville corner
    Mike D.

    A great way to walk around history. This place is intriguing and mysterious. From street hustlers to the bars, restaurants and people from all over the world. A great place to have fun and get lost in time at. It's been 26 years since I last was here and hope it won't take this long to return again!

    Andrea U.

    The main drag is a pedestrian circus at all hours. Along Bourbon Street, talented house bands entertain. Now they're a barricades, preventing vehicles from plowing down pedestrians. However, the past four days we've walked along Bourbon Street we found the same people lying passed out, sadly.

    Dj L.

    Such a fun experience! A must do for everyone that visits New Orleans!! One street loaded with bars restaurants hotels shops voodoo etc you name!! We went here 3 nights in a tie because of how much fun we had. At night it gets very busy and wild so be prepared. Each bar has something different and is a different atmosphere. Lots of 2nd story balcony's as well. During the day, it's still lively but less crazy if that's more your speed. Bourbon Street is a must do!

    Flags and Lights paying respects to the 2025 New Year's Bourbon Street Attack Victims
    Ryan N.

    I don't know if it's because I'm not a big party animal, but Bourbon was just okay to me. The vibe can be fun with different bars and food places open, but it's definitely not PG friendly at all; however that is expected. The whole street smelled really bad until the IV Waste truck came by and sprayed the area with a lemon scented disinfectant spray. Something that did stand out to me in a positive light was that they commemorated the 2025 New Year's Attack victims by hanging tribute flags and lights above the streets out of respect. That was really touching. I hope people on Bourbon Street noticed that even if most of them were probably drunk.

    Sydney B.

    Bourbon Street is probably the first thing you think of when someone mentions New Orleans. I've visited Bourbon Street twice and loved it. There is always something to do since it's a big street full of bars, restaurants, shops and more. It's also the prefect spot for people watching since most bars have an upstairs patio. The only downside is it can get dirty. It's a big tourist spot so there are people that throw their trash on the ground. Besides the one downside, I have a fun time at Bourbon Street and plan on visiting again

    Olive R.

    Busy, busy, busy! It's loud and crazy on a Saturday night. It was definitely a "college" street and considering it was a NFL weekend, it seemed to be very very crowded. It was fun to walk around, but at the same time, it was exhausting. Now that I'm in my late 30's, I've grown out of staying up past 10 to have a whole bunch of drinks. Watch your purse. Keep it close.

    Ashley S.

    Bourbon Street is just one of those places you have to walk through while in NOLA, but once is more than enough. It is like a mini Vegas strip. Loud, crazy, drunk, smells like pee, and expensive. There are so many amazing places in NOLA that aren't on Bourbon Street. We stayed one block over from Bourbon so we were within walking distance to everything. But lord, I wouldn't stay on Bourbon Street. The noise would drive you nuts!

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    Shwe N.

    awesome nightlife! it's a partay every dayyy! humid weather but it's such a voibe to have a drink (or multiple) and explore the culture of nola ^__^

    Jennifer B.

    You can't visit NOLA without walking through this famous street! Like NOLA isn't already something else, this street within it is a whole different world. Although there are other streets nearby just like it, this one gives off a different vibe. Most of the structure designs are similar, but each had their own personalities. There is an endless number of bars and restaurants on each block. Just like the structures, each bar/restaurant/shop have their own thing going. It is true: it does smell like urine, you walk through with the strong possibility of getting 2nd hand stoned, there are TONS of people with questionable outfits. It really is something else just being here. It's open to traffic during the day, but the shut it down at a certain time at night to give people the chance to walk through without risks of getting plowed down by a car. Be mindful of your belongings. Go in a group, if possible, because safety first! I went during the week during an off-season. It still gets crowded, and it is still very much alive. I can only imagine how this place is on the weekends, summer and Mardi Gras. Plan accordingly, and if you do, you'll have great times!

    Super fun on a non-Saturday night. Friday was a good, not pack crowd. Saturday is more younger kids under 24 and more guy trying to powel on young girls or women. Love the bar hoping where you take take your drinks from one place to another. no cover charge.

    Kim U.

    Such a good time! Let the good times roll! So many great eating and drinking places! Live music and shenanigans!

    The oldest spot in New Orleans
    Angela C.

    When in New Orleans I guess you have to come to Bourbon Street. It's a looong road with rows and rows of bars, jazz/dance clubs, restaurants, etc. It just wasn't my vibe, but make sure you get a grenade while you're here. It was pretty busy and bustling even on a Wednesday night, so I can't even imagine the crowds on the weekend. It's kinda dirty, kinda smelly, and there's lots of voodoo and tarot card reading going on. Not sure I'd feel safe walking here alone. Worth checking out at least once for the experience, but once was enough for me.

    In the middle of Bourbon st on the morning of Fat Tuesday - The calm before the storm

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    Great way to end the night. We stumbled into this place before leaving bourbon street. Closed out on Bourbon st!

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    French Market - Oyster Bar at French Market

    French Market

    3.7(879 reviews)
    0.5 miFrench Quarter
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    Costume jewelry, artwork, brickabrac, t shirts booths, Mardi Gras trinkets and masks, graphic…read moreplaying cards, cute printed colorful or revealing dresses for sale. This past year I've had a thing for purchasing copper jewelry- most bracelets from South Korea, Mexico City, Tijuana and Mt. Charleston. Wondered if anyone ever made copper necklaces. I saw a few vendors that had thick linked chains. I bought the medium $45 length- tax is high in New Orleans. Far cry from dainty but copper is supposed to be good for arthritis and health. Ok let's see.

    It's been around since 1791, but the six blocks that make up the French Market don't yield much in…read morelocal historical value. Congested with wandering tourists, most of the vendors sell items that could be found at any flea market in the country. A lot of the souvenirs and clothing fell way short in reflecting authentic New Orleans craftsmanship. I was hoping for a market more along the lines of Barcelona's La Boqueria with bounties of fresh produce and appetizing edibles, but there was just a row of fast food kiosks beyond the beignets at Cafe du Monde. Without a doubt, the highlight of the market was the strolling groups of musicians randomly playing jazz to enraptured tourists. RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/IvmEoOrXVB

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    French Market - Photo 1: Montage of images from the French Market

    Photo 1: Montage of images from the French Market

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    New Orleans Secrets Tours - Maybe the best chicken in town. Maybe.

    New Orleans Secrets Tours

    4.9(305 reviews)
    1.6 miLower Garden District

    Date of tour: December 21, 2024…read more After a wonderful food tour in Prague last year, we wanted to replicate the magic stateside while visiting New Orleans, a city with a rich food history and scene. As requested, I will keep the individual location names secret as to not spoil your potential food tour but also because the stops can change and I don't want to have you disappointed if you don't get the same places on your tour. Ty was a great guide, providing us with local history and culture as we ate our way down Magazine Street. The only complaint I have is that they didn't really interact with us during the food portions, standing or sitting off to the side, or running to the next location to make sure we were all set. To me, the guide should be not only the bridge between the locations and food with us, but also a bridge between the different groups on the tour. Ty told us before the tour started that the other folks joining us were from Michigan, but we found out from them later that they were actually from New York. Had these connections been made earlier, it would have enhanced the tour. On to the food, wonderful that it all was! Please note that I may make some errors in the actual names of the food, while I took pictures, I did not write down the names and there wasn't a post-tour recap to assist me! Stop #1: A local sandwich and a seafood side. Both quite good, especially since I don't like olives! Stop #2: An unusual meat that was shockingly good! Stop #3: Seafood options. I've had a different version of one of these items in Asheville, NC. This wasn't quite as good but still tasty. Stop #4: Southern favorites that were so good! I didn't think I would like these but I did. Stop #5: A peppermint fudge cupcake. Sadly, the weakest stop on the tour. Other that tried the gelato came away disappointed and my cupcake was neither overly fudgey or pepperminty. It looked pretty, though!

    We booked the new small group paranormal experience tour. It was absolutely one of the most unique…read moreghost/ paranormal tours I've done. This is a small group experience, which is why I wanted to do this one. We met at the Tableau Restaurant and were offered the choice of an aperol spritz or a French 75. We chose the spritz. We were told some history and ghost lore before going up to the wine room for some more stories. Very cool. They showed us video of a ghostly incident that had occurred there before. Next we walked down the street where we were told about the haunting at Muriel's Restaurant, where they also set a ghost table. Our last stop was at a psychic shop where we did a tarot card reading and we're given a Pan Am cocktail. I highly recommend this tour. It's unique and you get a little bit of all the good things you come to New Orleans for.

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    New Orleans Secrets Tours - Mark showing guests Exchange Place Alley

    Mark showing guests Exchange Place Alley

    New Orleans Secrets Tours - Mahogany Jazz Hall

    Mahogany Jazz Hall

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    Frenchmen Street Corridor - Pool at The Frenchmen Hotel

    Frenchmen Street Corridor

    4.3(118 reviews)
    0.6 miMarigny

    The eastern border of the French Quarter, these few blocks are packed with a variety of…read morerestaurants, bars, tattoo parlors and alleys that have art and other goods for sale, this is a lovely place to wander day and night. There is always something going on. Always music playing, food being served. I always suggest this to visitors from out of town as an experience away from Bourbon Street. This is a more refined nightlife. Close enough to all other popular locations. I could spend an entire evening within the confines of these 3-4 blocks and be fully entertained. Some of the event venues you can eat in the dining area and listen to the music in the next room.

    My sister's Bach party and I stayed right in the heart of the French Quarter. After a fun,…read morefriendly, slightly drunk, chaotic night on Bourbon Street, we were looking for something more chill. We heard that Frenchmen Street offers a good amount of jazz music, so we headed over. Funny enough, we were a little late getting there and ended up at Café Negril because most places were either super packed or had a cover charge. (Feel free to look them up for my review!) - Dope live reggae band and no cover charge! Overall, Frenchmen Street was quite a fun experience. We enjoyed the lively music and vibrant atmosphere. Even better, we decided to walk back to our Airbnb--which was about a mile or so--and the whole area felt safe, even late at night. Definitely a great spot to unwind and soak in some authentic jazz vibes after a wild night on Bourbon!

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    Frenchmen Street Corridor - Pic taken on 09.26.24

    Pic taken on 09.26.24

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    Frenchmen Street Corridor

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    French Quarter - At night in the French Quarter

    French Quarter

    4.3(251 reviews)
    0.3 miFrench Quarter

    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.

    Another lovely time in the French Quarter while visiting my dear and treasured friend. This visit…read morewas extra special because we got to experience a Pride parade...talk about festive and fun! I loved seeing all the different themes, outfits, dancing, the energy, and the pure happiness that everyone brought. It was such a joyful and unforgettable celebration! Oh and I even collected some beads, stickers and Swiss navy supplies! *If you know, you know!

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    French Quarter - The Vampire Cafe

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    French Quarter - One of many haunted houses

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    One of many haunted houses

    Warehouse District

    Warehouse District

    4.7(6 reviews)
    0.9 miWarehouse District

    Many of the old warehouses have been converted to hotels, shops & residences. A lot of the old…read morewarehouse charm is still intact. A lot of the warehouses are near the docks where the ships would come in. Fortunately this area looks pretty cleaned up there aren't people passed out on the street here.

    I stayed in the Warehouse District on two separate occasions while visiting New Orleans: to run the…read moreRock 'n' Roll Marathon New Orleans which just happened to have its starting line within the district, and to celebrate my birthday. On both occasions I picked out hotels within the district because of what attractions are within and nearby. The Warehouse District has a very trendy and artsy vibe. I absolutely adored how these warehouses are being utilized in the form of galleries, boutiques, studios, hotels, innovative restaurants, and coffee shops. After the 1984 World's Fair, the neighborhood was revitalized and transformed into what it is now. The city of New Orleans has certainly set a standard that other cities should follow rather than letting old warehouses go unused in my opinion. There are plentiful sights, activities, restaurants, and shopping centers within the district, or within a radius of it. Some that I took note of and experienced were Fulton Street, Julia Street, The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, The New Orleans Ernest N Morial Convention Center, Mississippi River Heritage Park, the World War II Museum, Harrah's, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Lafayette Square. And if you wish to visit the crown jewel of the city known as French Quarter, the Warehouse District sits just south of it within walking distance. ~Blessings~   Thomas G

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    Magazine Street - Photo 6: Magazine Street

    Magazine Street

    3.9(20 reviews)
    3.5 miUptown

    The full extent of Magazine Street is six miles long, but Jamie W and I weren't ambitious enough to…read moredeal with the Nawlins heat of such a journey. We spent most of our time focused on the busy stretch between Jackson and Felicity in the Lower Garden District since we were already admiring the architecture in the neighborhood. If you're big into eclectic boutiques and cozy cafes but not into the French Quarter crowds, this is the place to hang for an afternoon. We peeked through locally owned, independent shops with fanciful names like Imperial Woodpecker and Sesame the Opossum. Truth be told, we're not that big on shopping, but we are world-class browsers. For fellow browsers, the downtown end of the street leads to more significant cultural sights like the National WWII Museum (review: https://yelp.to/YedRbqqY-N) and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art (review: https://yelp.to/l7_pkjG2Sc). RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/d6k4OzFtUZ

    Magazine Street in New Orleans is a 6 mile stretch known for its unique shopping, dining & local…read morecharm. It's a popular destination with a mix of local businesses, vintage shops, art galleries & restaurants. The street also offers a taste of New Orleans culture with its historic buildings & lively atmosphere. Many of the buildings along Magazine Street are historic, contributing to the area's unique character. It is a shopper's paradise with a wide array of locally owned boutiques, antique stores, and specialty shops. There is a variety of restaurants, from casual eateries to fine dining establishments, offering everything from classic New Orleans cuisine to international flavors. The street boasts numerous art galleries & studios, showcasing the work of local artists.

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    Magazine Street
    Magazine Street
    Magazine Street - Photo 8: Magazine Street

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    Photo 8: Magazine Street

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