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Bourbon Street, New Orleans

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#10 of 47 in Historic Sites in New Orleans
Historic Walking Area Landmark
The heart of the city's oldest neighborhood, the layout of Bourbon Street was designed in 1721 by Adrien de Pauger. The colony was given to the Spanish in 1763, and a fire destroyed much of the original French architecture in 1788. In 1803, the Americans took over and translated all the street names into English. By 1840, the city was the third-largest metropolis in the country, with the attraction as its main social and economic feature. The area is known for its annual Mardi Gras celebration. Consider trying a popular drink, such as the Hurricane cocktail, served by vendors up and down the street. For a truly original experience, be sure to stop by Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo on the corner of St. Ann. Make Bourbon Street a centerpiece of your New Orleans vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our New Orleans trip itinerary app .
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  • By frankn670
    Obligatorisk å besøke gaten når en er i byen., har vært det tre ganger nå. Men det er ikke bare hygge der. Endel tigging, shabby lokaler og fyll kommer en ikke bort i fra. Var der i påsken og fikk med...  more »
  • By Ohioillinois
    We hadn't been there for over 30 years. I liked that there was a variety of music to listen to: country and rock as well as jazz. The area was well patrolled with police. We felt safe. We did not stay...  more »
  • By festivit_sd2019
    It is the street of the whole life of the old quarter: we drink, we play music, we scroll, we dance... day and night. Difficult to spend next door
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