Top 10 Things To Do On New Orleans' Bourbon Street, Louisiana

1. Enjoy authentic French cuisine at the infamous Galatoire’s Restaurant

If you are new in New Orleans and you are looking for the perfect restaurant to enjoy a sumptuous delicacy, the infamous Galatoire’s Restaurant would be the perfect eatery to visit. This amazing restaurant is best known for its authentic French dishes in the city. Perfectly designed with a touch of elegance emanating a lavish vibe, this amazing restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy a nice romantic dinner with your loved one or just a nice family eat out.

Galatoire’s Restaurant

Address: 209 Bourbon Street New Orleans LA

Website: Galatoire’s Restaurant

Opening hours: Sun: 12pm - 10pm; Tue - Sat: 11:30am - 10pm (closed on Mon)

2. Listen to traditional live jazz at Fritzel’s European Jazz Club

If you are a jazz fanatic, then visit the Fritzel’s European Jazz Club and prepare for a mindblowing jazz night. Located in the heart of New Orleans in an 1831 historic building, this jazz club is best known for its fantastic traditional jazz music, perfect ambiance and an intoxicating vibe that will always make your night awesome. If you consider yourself talented in jazz music you can try your luck and join the band on the stage, alternatively you can just sit back and relax as you enjoy live music.

Fritzel’s European Jazz Club

Address: 733 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Website: Fritzel’s European Jazz Club

Opening hours: 12pm - 2am (daily)

3. Sing karaoke at the World Famous Cats Meow

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Pick up your friends or family and head up to the World Famous Cats Meow for an exciting karaoke night. If you think you have the talent but lack the courage to sing to a large audience then here is your chance. If you need some liquid courage, the drinks menu will have more than enough options for you to choose from. It is fitted with an amazing stereo system with perfect acoustics, with just the right lighting creating the perfect ambiance and atmosphere for a fantastic night out.

The World Famous Cats Meow

Address: 701 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Website: The World Famous Cats Meow

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 4pm - 3am; Fri - Sun: 2pm - 6am

4. Try the Absinthe House Frappe, a specialty at the Old Absinthe House

Refurbished to give it a modern look, but still retaining its rustic feel indoors, Old Absinthe House is one of those places you cannot get bored even if you visit it every day. Not only is this amazing building a popular landmark, but it is also a famous saloon known for serving one of a kind absinthe cocktails and its quirky atmosphere sets the perfect mood for a nice drink out with friends or family.

Old Absinthe House

Address: 240 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

Website: Old Absinthe House

Opening hours: Sun - Wed: 9am - 3am; Thu - Sat: 9am - 5am

5. Check out the statues at the Musical Legends Park

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Art always comes in many forms, but in this case, the statues in the Musical Legends Park are what will capture attention. Perfectly nestled in the French Quarter, the museum provides the ideal escape, thanks to is warm atmosphere making you feel at home. Explore the amazing artwork, unique plaques and the amazing series of commemorative exhibits. The live jazz music that plays daily sets the perfect background music as you explore this magnificent park.

Musical Legends Park

Address: 311 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Website: Musical Legends Park

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 8am - 10pm, Fri - Sat: 8am - 12am

6. Browse the shops and get yourself a typical New Orleans souvenir - customised T-shirts

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Visit one of the amazing shops and grab yourself a New Orleans designer shirt as a souvenir or better yet get yourself a customized T-shirt. Depending on your mood and preference get something unique that makes you smile anytime you have the T-shirt on. There are a number of colors and sizes for you to pick from and you can print one for your family back home if you are in New Orleans for a vacation to enjoy this beautiful jazz city.

Kinkys Tshirts

Address: 1418 N.Claiborne Ave. 70116 New Orleans, Louisiana

Website: Kinkys Tshirts

7. Try Hurricane, a very sweet, strong and juicy rum drink

If you are in New Orleans and you are yet to taste the Hurricane drink, then you have no idea what you are missing out on. This drink is popular among the locals and highly recommended to any tourist visiting the Crescent City. This famous drink consists of lemon juice, passion fruit syrup, one part light rum, one part dark rum, and half part over-proofed rum and with all this, you can concoct an outstanding drink in the comfort of your home. Thought it looks and tastes good, this drink is not for the lightweight when it comes to alcohol content.

Pat O'Brien's

Address: 718 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Website: Pat O'Brien’s

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 2am; Fri - Sun: 10am - 4am

8. People watching at Bourbon Street

It is always entertaining to see people in their element, engaging in a nice conversation, partying and dancing. Whatever it is, it’s always entertaining. Bourbon street has more than enough rooftops, balconies and other vantage points for you to sit or stand, as you enjoy watching the locals and tourists mingle and enjoy themselves in an intoxicating escapade of dancing and cheering.

Bourbon Street

Address: 615 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2107

9. Marvel at the architectue of the The Royal Sonesta Hotel

If you are a lover of architecture, take a moment and visit the Royal Sonesta Hotel and marvel at its unique design, a thing of true beauty. The allure of this spectacular building does not only lie outdoors. If you take a look indoors, you will need a second or two to process the elegance of this luxurious hotel. Perfectly nestled on the finest corner of Bourbon Street, this amazing building is perfectly aligned for the perfect-picture selfie.

The Royal Sonesta Hotel

Address: 300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Website: The Royal Sonesta Hotel

10. Get spooked at House of Voodoo

If superstition is your thing, then take a trip to the House of Voodoo and prepare for a test of bravery. Believe it or not, a visit to this house will at one point or another run cold chills up your spine. Feel your heart heavily pound as you engage in an adrenaline-pumping experience. Grab yourself one of the protective charms while there to take back home to gift to your friends and family back home.

Marie Laveau's House Of Voodoo

Address: 739 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Website: Marie Laveau’s House Of Voodoo

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 10am - 11:30pm; Fri - Sat: 10am - 1:30am

So much to do, so little time

It is heartbreaking when you have so many things to do on your list, but too little time to do them all. This list has tried to scale it down to give you the best top 10 things to do while in the city.