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New Orleans streets, named for saints and French Royals, have as much history as live oak trees. Click here to learn about the streets of New Orleans.
From the lively noises of Bourbon Street to the classic beauty of Royal Street, let’s take a look at the 10 Most Famous Streets in New Orleans; 1. Bourbon Street
Bourbon Street runs 13 blocks through the heart of the French Quarter, from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue; it becomes Carondelet Street past Canal, and Pauger Street past Esplanade.
The blocks of Royal between Bienville and Orleans streets become a pedestrian mall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. Take advantage of that window and use your feet to explore this gorgeous stretch of the French Quarter.
Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, Creole cuisine, jazz, beignets, art galleries, and live music… what brings you to New Orleans? On a map, it might look small, but there are plenty of things to do in New Orleans to keep you busy.
Regardless, we think de Pauger would be proud to see New Orleans thriving over the centuries. Here are a few renowned streets in the French Quarter and what you’ll find there. Royal Street Between St. Louis and Conti streets. Photo courtesy of Ken Lund.
Among New Orleans’ most famous streets, St. Charles Avenue has a personality all its own. Spanning two neighborhoods (both downtown and Uptown), the storied street is over five miles long. It even has its own streetcar—the St. Charles Avenue line.
New Orleans’ famous Bourbon Street is famous for a reason. Noisy. Raucous. Nocturnal. For many New Orleans visitors, Bourbon Street embodies the life of a party town. The street is lit by neon lights, throbbing with music and decorated by beads and balconies.
Bourbon Street spans 13 blocks through the French Quarter, running parallel to the Mississippi River, starting at Canal Street and ending at Esplanade Avenue. Starting from Canal Street, the first seven blocks of Bourbon St. are perhaps the most well-known.
Bourbon Street (French: Rue Bourbon, Spanish: Calle de Borbón) is a historic street in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. Extending twelve blocks from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue, Bourbon Street is famous for its many bars and strip clubs.