French Quarter Sightseeing Featured Stories

What to Do on a Rainy Day in the French Quarter

Photo by Vince Huang on Flickr Rain, rain, go away? Not necessarily. It can rain buckets in New Orleans, seemingly suddenly, and especially during the long, steamy summer season in Louisiana. If you’re been caught in a daylong downpour or even a brief afternoon shower while visiting, do not...

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Parking in the French Quarter

Photo by Ken Cooper For the most part, parking on the streets of the French Quarter could be problematic for visitors and locals alike. Stringent parking control measures are in effect and meter limits are strictly enforced. Tow trucks are always on the streets, even at night — especially at...

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What to Do in the French Quarter When You’re Under 21

Photo by Trevor Mark Yes, New Orleans is a drinking city with a thriving bar scene, but its allure goes way beyond the wild partying on Bourbon Street. It's still easy to take in all the city has to offer — while completely foregoing the drinking aspect. Plus, the vibrant culture and over 300...

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Decatur Street, a Block-by-Block Guide

Decatur Street. Photo by Trevor Mark 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...

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French Quarter Tours du Jour

While the French Quarter is a fascinating place to simply sit and watch the world go by, it becomes ever more so when you learn a bit about its history, quirks, and secrets. Dozens of guided tours are available to address all manner of subjects specific to the French Quarter and a knowledgeable,...

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Royal Street, a Block-by-Block Guide

Royal Street between St. Louis and Conti streets. Photo by Ken Lund For a full 13 blocks stretching in the French Quarter, Royal Street runs parallel to Bourbon Street, yet this thoroughfare — one of the finest stretches of art galleries, antique stores, wrought-iron balconies, restaurants, and...

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Chartres Street, a Block-by-Block Guide

Photo by Trevor Mark When it comes to Chartres Street, the best approach is to keep it simple. That guideline pertains to both the street’s name (no need to pull out your French pronunciation guide — it’s simply pronounced CHART-ers), and your approach to exploration. Chartres Street is...

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North Rampart Street, a Block-by-Block Guide

Rampart-St. Claude streetcar by Cheryl Gerber For people who like living on the edge — of the French Quarter, that is — North Rampart Street is where it’s at. This street serves as the northernmost boundary of the French Quarter, dividing it from Tremé. You’ll find less foot traffic on...

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Dauphine Street, a Block-by-Block Guide

A dauphine is the wife of the French king’s oldest son — and just as its name suggests, a stroll down Dauphine Street will make you feel like royalty. That’s thanks in part to the standout restaurants that line the elegant (and, yes, regal) corridor. But Dauphine Street is also host to...

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Burgundy Street, a Block-by-Block Guide

The French Quarter is many things: a historic site, a shopping and entertainment district, a premiere food and drink destination, and, to many tourists, an adult Disneyland. But for roughly 369,749 New Orleanians, according to the 2022 Census, the French Quarter is home. Nowhere is it easier to...

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