French Quarter

It's a must explore place when coming to NOLA. There is plenty to see and plenty to do! Shops? Check. Restaurants? Check. Bars? Check-CHECK! But what impressed me most is that historical vibe you get just walking through. You can differentiate which areas have been modernized as well as the areas they are trying to preserve. Some even have the original streets/walkways from hundreds of years ago. It really is like nothing like anywhere else. The culture, the music, the people, the unique structures. And of course, there's the famous Bourbon street, which is its own world within the French Quarter. I wouldn't recommend driving around. Walking or taking the trolley's are best to explore the area. It won't be done in a day, maybe not even two. But if you have the time, maybe about a week would do it.Like most famous neighborhoods, the French Quarter has its good and bad parts. Yeah, there are questionable areas, and just the same, there are some really nice ones. I suggest you explore all of it - I also highly suggest you go in a group. Safety first! My group was here for almost a week and we got to do everything (and then some) we wanted to see and do. We had an incredible time, for sure!

When I think of "New Orleans", I think of this oldest neighborhood, the same way I think of Manhattan when I hear New York City or Magic Kingdom when I hear Disney World. Home to Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, and the French Markert District, this National Historic Landmark is the state's prime tourist attraction. 1690s: The area was claimed by the French. They just threw a beret on the swamp and yelled "Le Dibs!", which the Native Americans didn't understand.1718: New Orleans founded by Bienville, who was appointed Director General Assistant to the Regional Manager.1721: Engineer Adrien de Pauger Streets were named for French royal houses and Catholic saints. Like Otis in Superman, secretly carving out an Otisville, Pauger Street was among one of the streets. I'm not sure but he may also be responsible for Adriens Giant Chode Alley.1763: Following the Seven Years' War with the Spanish, The French did what they do best: surrender. They ceded the land.1788: Great New Orleans Fire, though it wasn't that great. Because of that fire (and another in 1794), most buildings (the influence remaining colonial Caribbean) date 1790s onward.1803: Louisiana Purchase (USA! USA! USA!) brought in the white people,1804: The city's first pumpkin spice latte and stop & frisk.1840: Thanks to sugar and tobacco (or what my mom called breakfast), the port became the country's third largest metropolis.1925: The Vieux Carré Commission (VCC) was founded to preserve the district, resisting demands for freeways and bed and breakfasts in the 1960s, making new hotels adhere to the style, cutting off new hotels by 1969.1940s: The demand for exotic and vice-heavy services from WW2 soldiers increased and became a permanent fixture, despite the 1962 raids.1984: The city became more accommodating to tourists for the World's Fair.1985: The first marshmallow thrown into an alligator's mouth.Check my separate reviews for Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, French Market, Moon Walk, the Carousel Bar, Lafitte's Blacksmith, Chart Room, Cafe du Monde, Blue Bikes, Madame Aucoin Perfume, Loretta's Pralines, United Apparel Liquidators, and Keil's Antiques.

The French Quarter itself is steeped in history and is the cultural heart of New Orleans. Founded in 1718, it is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the United States, filled with French and Spanish architecture, wrought-iron balconies, and secret alleys and courtyards. During Halloween, it's all decorated and festive. Haunted tours lead you through its alleys, recounting tales of Voodoo priestesses, pirates, vampires and ghosts from the city's past. It's spooky.

French Quarter New Orleans Louisiana United States of America How's that for being specific about a one of a kind very cool vacation location? Memories are made of visits to a place like the French Quarter. Music and restaurants I haven't experienced anywhere else. I'm posting some of my photos. Soon the Mardi Gras celebration will take place. In my younger days I always wanted to go during Mardi Gras. Now I appreciate the scene without crowds! Whenever you visit you should have a great time or something is definitely wrong with you!!

This is our 3 and final trip to Nola. Used to love Nola and exploring the french quarter ... the bold jewel colors, art and galleries, street performers, wide selection of bars and restaurants. Fun of strolling bourbon street and watching the craziness while listening to some good music. Stop at french market, cafe du monde for beignets and visit to Jackson square is always musts. lots of people have dogs even the homeless ... there are lots of homeless especially in the parks. I'd avoid parks at night and not alone. But i guess pot is legal now and the smoke and smell just ruined our trip ... everywhere all hours right in your face. I never smoke and my asthma was not happy. issue 2 the noise ... the music was so annoying and blaring loud. live music is fun but 30 bands playing a max all at once while street performers as pounding drums at same time.

There is a lot to see and do in the French Quarter. We enjoyed touring the many historic buildings and landmarks. Taking in all the sights and sounds is an experience in itself. Around every corner you'll find quaint little shops, interesting architecture, bright colors, churches, voodoo shops, ghost tours, local art, music, bars, restaurants, food, and history. It's a unique pocket of the world that you won't see anywhere else.The different streets in the quarter all have something distinctive that it's known for. The iconic Bourbon Street is where everyone goes to drink and party. It's named after a royal French family, not booze, but has become a place for revelry of all sorts. Canal Street is the city's major thoroughfare where the streetcars run and is a hotspot for parades, shopping, and shows. Frenchmen Street, once a hidden gem among local, is now recognized as one of New Orleans' best spots for live music. Everywhere in the quarter there is lots of energy, though it does get congested with so many people crowding the narrow streets. Not to mention traffic. It's touristy, but you'll also see many locals there. Everybody goes to the French Quarter to drink, party, eat, and live their best lives. Some of the streets are pretty run down and in desperate need of maintenance. Despite that, it is a must in New Orleans for the vibrant atmosphere, history, food and culture.

I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect from this. Was it going to be a full neighbourhood like Clifton Hill from Niagara? Would it be some neighbourhood from NYC but French like vibes? Something else? After a hefty lunch from Dooky Chase's we had to walk some of our food off. We ended up coming down Orleans Ave that becomes Basin St. Dropped into Basin St. Station to peak inside and then Toulouse St into the area. It's a really interesting mix of things in here from private residences, to hotels, shops, restaurants and of course Bourbon St and all the things in and around that area.The streets were pretty lively mid day but man there are way to many souvenir shops here. We did stumble across a few museums as well. The architecture is super interesting in this area. There are a lot of street performers and buskers in different pockets of the area. One side has a great park, the other side you come out is the water and more shops depending where you are.

Great place for adults to party and have fun, but not appropriate for children. In fact, it's not appropriate for most overly religious people. The streets are clean in the morning but by 9pm the trash cans are over flowing and there is trash in the streets. Beware if you hotel room has a balcony overlooking the street. The trash pickup at 4am is very load. Then the street cleaners come through with just as much noise.

It's trashy, it's loud, it's chaotic, and it's weird but that's what people come for. There's trash everywhere and smells like sewage but it's the southern version of Venice Beach so you'll definitely see some interesting things on a Friday or Saturday night. Make sure you walk with a partner or friends for safety as there's quite a bit of sus activity going on and it's very chaotic. Plenty of food spots and street shops that dot the area. Outside of Bourbon Street, it gets dramatically less busy and quieter.

Super lively and fun!Great place to people watch and soak in a lot of the culture of all ages for all ages !!Although it's represented as a 21+ spot, those underage will enjoy as well. Awesome street performers, souvenir shops, and food options galore !!This place is a def must visit when visiting The Big Easy !!