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Decatur Street runs parallel to the Mississippi River, starting on Canal and ending at St. Ferdinand Street in the Marigny. Decatur was previously known as Rue de la Levee (“Levee Street”) but was renamed in 1870 after Stephen Decatur, the American naval war hero and Commodore.
Decatur Street is a street in the French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA that runs parallel to the Mississippi River. Decatur was formerly known as "Levee Street" or Rue de la Levée, as it was originally the location of the levee. [1]
In just 14 short blocks, Decatur packs a few legendary, centuries-old institutions, historic landmarks, an amazing bookstore, and so many zydeco-blasting souvenir shops that all your hot sauce and mask needs could be addressed within one block. Let’s start walking from Esplanade Avenue to Canal Street, noting the highlights.
Decatur Street rivals Bourbon Street as the busiest street in the French Quarter, but it is a different kind of busy. From top to bottom, Decatur is loaded with shops, restaurants, bars, museums and historic sights and historic hotels.
Looking to get a taste of historical New Orleans? Then a stroll down Decatur Street is a must! This famed street is located in the heart of the French Quarter and is one of the most historic areas in the city. Visitors can marvel at the Lady of New Orleans statue, visit Café du Monde, […]
Follow Decatur past Esplanade to land smack dab in the middle of the Marigny Triangle, surrounded by the city’s best music venues and bars. Read our block-by-block guide to Decatur Street for our top recommendations on what to see, do, and eat and drink on Decatur Street. Chartres Street by Trevor Mark.
Cost: Free. Starting Point: 800 Decatur, Cafe Du Monde. Ending Point: 941 Bourbon Street, Laffite’s Blacksmith Bar. Total Distance: A fourth of a mile. Time Required: About an hour or two. Best Time To Go: Early morning is the best time to avoid crowds and heat.
419 Decatur Street This small branch office of the National Park System may seem a little underwhelming at first blush, but stop in and talk with a ranger and you’ll understand why this is one of the cultural cornerstones of the Quarter.
Providing an unforgettable dining experience in the original Creole tradition. Book your next Event at Tujague's. 429 Decatur Street. New Orleans, LA 70130. (504) 525-8676. New Orleans' Second Oldest Restaurant. Hours of Operation. Brunch.
Running parallel to the Mississippi River in New Orleans is Decatur Street. It’s the home to sights like Jackson Square and just steps from the Moon Walk, the riverside promenade the traces the edge of the river. It’s a popular avenue for shopping, as much as it is for photographing.