Bourbon Street, New Orleans

Name: Bourbon Street
Address: New Orleans, United States

#141 among attractions in New Orleans

Street, Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district

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Facts and practical information

Bourbon Street is a historic street in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. Extending thirteen blocks from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue, Bourbon Street is famous for its many bars and strip clubs. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 29°57'32"N, 90°3'56"W

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French Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans United States

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Day trips

Bourbon Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Street, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square.

~740 ftE
Shopping district, Shopping
Royal Street, New Orleans
4 min walk • Royal Street is a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. It is one of the original streets of the city, dating from the early 18th century, and is known today for its antique shops, art galleries, and hotels.
~680 ftNE
Nightlife, Dancing
Cafe Lafitte in Exile, New Orleans
4 min walk • Cafe Lafitte in Exile is a bar in New Orleans' French Quarter that has operated continuously since 1933. It claims to be the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States.
~630 ftSE
Soaring, majestic 18th-century church
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
4 min walk • The St. Louis Cathedral, with its iconic white façade and triple steeples, stands as a beacon of history and spirituality in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. This majestic cathedral is not only the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United...
~940 ftSE
Park, Historic walking areas
Jackson Square, New Orleans
5 min walk • Jackson Square, a historic park in the heart of the French Quarter, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural tapestry of New Orleans, Louisiana. This timeless landmark, framed by the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, and the Presbytère, offers...
~710 ftE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Presbytere, New Orleans
4 min walk • The Presbytère is an architecturally important building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It stands facing Jackson Square, adjacent to the St. Louis Cathedral.
~640 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans
4 min walk • The Louisiana State Museum, founded in New Orleans in 1906, is a statewide system of National Historic Landmarks and modern structures across Louisiana, housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity.
~740 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
4 min walk • The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the study and preservation of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region of the United States. It is located in New Orleans' French Quarter.
~960 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hermann-Grima House, New Orleans
5 min walk • The Hermann–Grima House is a historic house museum in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. The meticulously restored home reflects 19th century New Orleans. It is a handsome Federal-style mansion with courtyard garden, built in 1831. It has the only extant horse stable and 1830s open-hearth kitchen in the French Quarter.
~460 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
French Opera House, New Orleans
3 min walk • The French Opera House, or Théâtre de l'Opéra, was an opera house in New Orleans. It was one of the city's landmarks from its opening in 1859 until it was destroyed by fire in 1919.
~790 ftSE
Architecture, Historical place
Pontalba Buildings, New Orleans
4 min walk • The Pontalba Buildings form two sides of Jackson Square in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. They are matching red-brick, one-block-long, four‑story buildings built in the late 1840s by the Baroness Micaela Almonester Pontalba.
~1270 ftNW
Historic space in Louis Armstrong Park
Congo Square, New Orleans
7 min walk • Congo Square is an open space, now within Louis Armstrong Park, which is located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, just across Rampart Street north of the French Quarter.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bourbon Street?

Nearby attractions include French Quarter, New Orleans (2 min walk), French Opera House, New Orleans (3 min walk), M.S. Rau Antiques, New Orleans (3 min walk), New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, New Orleans (4 min walk).

How to get to Bourbon Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bourbon Street:

Tram

Toulouse Street • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Dumaine Street • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (30 min walk)
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (30 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (30 min walk)