Bourbon Street
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Good Place to Drink,
Good Place to Eat,
Live Music,
People Watching,
Popular with Locals,
Walking/Hiking,
Street / Avenue
The infamous Bourbon Street, also known as Rue Bourbon, conjures up images of endless partying, drinks of all shapes and sizes, strips clubs, bachelorette parties, and of course, Mardi Gras. The Las Vegas comparisons are well deserved with enough alcohol and revelry to rival Sin City for the title of America's party capital.
Outside of Mardi Gras season, visitors flock to Bourbon Street for its well-known drinking establishments including the Old Absinthe House, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, Johnny White's Bar, not to mention Pat O'Brien's- home of the hurricane cocktail and dueling piano bar.
Latest Reviews
Review by Mary G, May 2013
Doing what: French Quarter Walking Tour
Estelle took us on a wonderful tour of the French Quarter, She gave us information about the history of the Cathedral and important facts concerning the history of the Quarter which was very interesting to me. Thank you, Estelle for the great tour.
Review by Amy R, April 2013
Doing what: New Orleans The French Quarter MP3 Audio Walking Tour
We only had time to complete the first hour but thought it was very informative and interesting.
Review by Rodney S, November 2012
Doing what: French Quarter Walking Tour
Excellent guide with very good knowledge
Practical Info
Bourbon Street is anything but PG- rated, even during the day, so leave the kids at the hotel. Many of the Mardi Gras floats and parades end their routes in the French Quarter near Bourbon Street, so take your beads and experience New Orleans premiere party destination. As you move further down Bourbon Street there are also a number of gay discos and establishments that sponsor the Southern Decadence festival over Labor Day.
