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Long known for its bawdy, often raw, nightlife, Bourbon Street is chock full of music, jazz clubs, restaurants, shops and that great New Orleans architecture.
We took a short stroll down Bourbon Street while some friendly people we met held our place in the line waiting for the Preservation Hall performance. (Now that's friendliness for you!) For adults, this is an eye-opener, but it's not advisable for the little ones.
The Embers " Original" Bourbon House Restaurant is one famous resident of Bourbon Street significant for its architecture, great food and its many famous guests, including Tennessee Williams who dined there often.
During Mardi Gras you can bet this place will be packed and probably gets down right rowdy or even worse. The evening we were there, the street was very crowded and all the jazz clubs seemed to be hopping! Leave a Comment Directions: Bourbon Street is located in the French Quarter of "Vieux Carre."
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You have to come to Bourbon St. at least once, and you'll probably want to come back again once you do. It is a collection of to-go drink shops, upscale restaurants, strip clubs, bars, tourist shops, and hotels but the best thing about it are the characters you'll find. Get some drinks to go and take a stroll up and down the street a few times. Leave a Comment Directions: Bourbon St.
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You can not avoid Burbon Street if you go to New Orleans. All of the cliches are true. At night it is wild. People tend to forget their inhibitions. Its like a naughty Disney World for adults. Any page you read on VT for New Orleans will have this information about Burbon Street. So I decided most of my pages would be about all things not Burbon Street. There is just too much to do and see in New Orleans to just center you attention on one street. This is Burbon Street in the day time. It does not look like such a wild area by daylight. Although all of the bars are open and people are still drinking and partying here during the day its still no where near the excitement you will find in the evenings. Leave a Comment
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They're EVERYWHERE! After a hurricane drink or two, you conservative folk let yourself go. I KNOW you've always wondered what you'd look like in a 'fro or in a neon orange cowboy hat or a pimp suit with a zebra collar! GO FOR IT! As they say, when in Rome... Leave a Comment Directions: Ask anyone where Bourbon Street is!
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Yes, yes, I know, this has tourist trap written all over it. Well guess what, I didn't care. All three times I've visited I've made Pat O's a stop on my list. Each time it has been worth it.
This place is fun because there are many different types of atmospheres all rolled into on big establishment. My favorite area is the outdoor courtyard that features the Flaming Fountain. This fixture is awesome to look at in the dark of night. Get your picture taken next to it! I have had many a romantic night engrosed in deep conversation with my husband. Of course we were also deeply engrosed in the Hurricanes that we were drinking.
In case you aren't familiar, the Hurricane is the signature drink fo Pat O's. Here's a little tip for you: THEY WILL MESS YOU UP. Oh I'm sure you think you're different and you can hold your booze, but chances are if you are that confident in your drinking ability, you might be able to have 3 Hurricanes and then you'll be as wasted as the rest of us after having 1 or 2.
Other areas of the bar include a piano bar area and a regular bar room with the usual bar scene. The piano bar is also a must at least once, just to say you were in there. There is a very good chance that it will be crowded, but it's still fun, so just make your way in and find a table. If your timing is right you will be able to see an old old gentleman perform with the dueling pianos. This guy plays the silver patter with metal thimbles on his fingers. He plays quite a beat and has been there for years and years. It is considered a treat to see him.
Another tip: If you order your Hurricanes 'to go' you will get them in a syrofoam cup that you can throw away, and you will only pay for the drink (I think about $7). However, if you order a Hurricane in the regular glass they will charge you for the drink AND the glass. Don't worry, you can turn your glass in at the end of the night and get your money back. But you can also let them keep the money and keep the glass as a souvineir. Leave a Comment Phone: (504) 525-4823Directions: Actually, you can also enter Pat O's from Bourbon street, but the main entrance is on St. Peter. You'll know you're there when the sidewalk and curbs start to turn pink. hahah.Website: http://www.patobriens.com/home.html
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Well, New Orleans wouldn't be New Orleans without all of the lude conduct perpetually present on Bourbon St. Yes, I am speaking of the 101 strip clubs on Rue de Bourbon. From your run-of-the-mill "girl taking of clothes for a guy," to the "girl taking the clothes off a guy" to the ever-popular "girl who actually is a guy taking of the clothes of a guy who is actually a girl with a sheep licking something and a bucket of jello being poured over all of them"... Or, so I've heard.... Leave a Comment
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The ultimate tourist trap in New Orleans is of course Bourbon Street. But tourist trap or not, it is definitely something to check out, even briefly, just to experience it. From blocks away you can hear the madness that is occuring. Music pumping out of almost every door, live bands, walk-up drink-stops, strip clubs beckoning you inside, people swarming the streets with drinks in each hand, and people shouting and throwing beads from the balconies onto the throngs of people below which usually include a girl here or there flashing her wares.
Bourbon Street is not one of my favorite spots to frequent while visiting here. It is filled mainly with tourists looking to get as crazy as possible, lots of frat boy mentality and loud insanity. But even if you just walk a quick block of it, it will give you a good idea of the festivities that take place here 24/7.
One recommendation on Bourbon Street is the Cat's Meow karaoke club. While not a fan of Bourbon Street as a whole, I sometimes enjoy peeking in here and watching absolutely bombed tourists attempting to sing - especially when they are lucky if they can even stand.
Also, if you are considering checking out a strip club on Bourbon Street, be aware that you may end up seeing something far different than the women in the posters shown outside. On a drunken, fun whim many years ago, my companion and I peeked into one to see what the fuss was about and to have a few giggles. I actually witnessed a burn victim with major scarring and no rhythm, just standing there in a saggy bikini, looking pretty sad. We paid 10$ (!!) for a drink and ran out in shock. It was like watching a side-show act at a carnival. You've been warned! Leave a Comment
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Bourbon Street is one of the most famous streets in the world, mostly known for its wild party atmosphere and the craziness that is Mardis Gras. During this raucous celebration (just before Lent), anything goes, but Bourbon Street never really sleeps. I was there in November and on the weekend, you'll still see plenty of bead tossing and nudity! Bourbon Street is filled with bars, restaurants and great music venues and even if you're not the partying type, it's worth checking out during the day. This photo is telling in two ways. First, it shows you how close the French Quarter is to downtown (the Central Business District). Secondly, it shows you that the street is wet. In the morning the streets are washed down to clean up the mess from the previous night. Normal U.S. drinking laws don't apply to the Quarter, so bars can serve alcohol at all hours and people can take their drinks out on the street. This can lead to a lot of drunken partygoers, spilled beer and other drunken accidents that require cleaning. Leave a Comment Directions: French Quarter
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As soon as I got to New Orleans I had to see Bourbon St. for myself. And let me tell ya, it was everything they said it would be. Unfortunately, it had just rained but you just have to see it for yourself.
Supposedly, after talking to some natives, Bourbon St. is nothing like it was pre-Katrina but it sure was enough to shock me.
It's available for your pleasure at any hour. I enjoyed it more at night when all the lights stick out. However, I would not recommend it if you're traveling with the youngin's...unless you wanna explain hoes and bums to the kids. However, just walking up and down at night is more than enough entertainment for your trip. In fact, grab a drink from one of the walk-up bars and have a drink while watching the street come alive.
*If you decide to flash (which I really recommend...I did it and I'll never forget it!) please be safe. Feel free to stand and watch for a while and then you can decide whether you like the spot. There are going to be old men watching and lots of boys. And, yes, women are just as curious. Just be sure you're not by people who are gonna grab. Have a girlfriend back ya up like mine did! And boys, if you even think about flashing your under area...the cops are waiting just for a hint and they'll come up to ya and get in your face...so BEWARE!!
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As long as you are not a "holy roller" you have to at the bare minimum walk up and down Bourbon St one time in your life. Do it after it gets dark, but before midnight any day of the week, Saturday preferred. If you do not like crowds then go on a weeknight in between festivals or a few days after Mardi Gras. You have to just see the freaks, drunks etc. Maybe join in and pick up a Hurricane from Pat Obriens to drink as you walk the street. Watch the bull riders at the Bourbon Cowboy (if you can stand the country music) they will change the music based on the response from the crowd though. Sit in the courtyard at Pat Obriens and have a Hurricane and watch the rats run the perimiter (they won't hurt you) Or just people watch. It is all sort of like strolling the Ramblas in Barcelona with more bars/drunks/strip clubs/ freaks. If you are really adventurous come on a holiday and dress up for it. For example, near St Pats day dress up in green hair and clothes, wear some green flashing beads etc and you will have the time of your life! ENJOY! Leave a Comment
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