Lowdown on Bourbon Street

On Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, it's Fat Tuesday every day of the week. Don't be shy. Order a hurricane from Pat O'Brien's in a "go-cup"(it's legal to drink on the streets in New Orleans), put on your beads and take a stroll down New Orleans' most famous party street. Take your chances riding a mechanical bull or whale (yes, seriously), take in a sexy burlesque performance or jam to the sounds of traditional jazz. Whatever your preference, Bourbon offers something for everyone. Heck, just walking this legendary street is bound to create a night to remember.

Bourbon Street Experiences

From the wild to sexy to sophisticated, Bourbon offers something for everyone. Here are just a few things you can do and where to do it:

Groove to the blues with New Orleans' legendary Big Al Carson at the Funky Pirate (727 Bourbon).

Ride the mechanical bull at The Bourbon Cowboy (241 Bourbon) or the whale at The Beach (227 Bourbon).

Take center stage at The Cats Meow karaoke bar (701 Bourbon).Listen to amazing traditional jazz at locals' favorite, Fritzle's (733 Bourbon).

Get bombed on hand grenades at Tropical Isle (600 Bourbon).

Take in a sexy burlesque show on a Friday night at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse in the Royal Sonesta Hotel (300 Bourbon).

French Quarter Directory