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Bourbon Street

New Orleans, LA
Ranked #75 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
3.5 of 5 stars 240 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Nightlife, Drinking, Dancing, City walk sightseeing, People-watching, Shopping
Owner description: The partying never stops on Bourbon Street, the French Quarter's liveliest and wildest thoroughfare, where the rhythmic sounds of jazz, country... more » Owner description: The partying never stops on Bourbon Street, the French Quarter's liveliest and wildest thoroughfare, where the rhythmic sounds of jazz, country western, Dixieland and sultry blues permeate the air. Brimming with life, you'll find everything from shopping to music to Cajun food to nightclubs. « less
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Tallahassee
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Boubon Street is the party street of New Orleans. Fannie PAk, AG, IAGMI, JF, and AC, went on Borbon Street a few times on what was supposed to be our vacation of love. What happened, out of the darkness abarker came a hollering to come in his place of his employment but somone had to have a confontation with this... More

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Monroe, Louisiana
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Im from Louisiana, but I live in northeast LA and this was my first trip to NO as a adult. I came with my friend and son. During the day we sat on a patio at the restaurant and enjoyed authentic southern food. My son had a good time in the restaurants and the gift shops, children can enjoy themselves... More

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Bourbon Street is highly over-rated and mainly a tourist trap. Pretty much every bar charges two to three times what a drink is worth and the bartenders will readily tell you they're there to rip people off. There are a couple of alley spots where a guy is set up selling draft beer for $3 - the best "deal" you'll... More

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Marquette, Michigan
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The street reminds me of Europe. There are a lot of shops and cool people.

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See 13 more reviews by GregMiller for New Orleans
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012 via mobile
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To me it's fun to check out the kinds of places you wouldn't normally. Fine to have a place where public intoxication & lewd street performers hang out. Let your hair down & remember life does not always have to be so serious! There are some surprisingly great shops, restaurants & bars here!

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Seattle, Washington
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Great live music everywhere. Get a go cup and wander down the street until you find something interesting. Not too much jazz anymore but good rock and roll cover bands all over the place.

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Somewhere, CT
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012 via mobile
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But by no means epitomizes NOLA. I have ended a night out here several times, but would only recommend the Funky Pirate or Pat O'Briens for good drinks & entertainment. There's so many other amazing places in the Quarter & on Frenchman that I would make this a last stop after a night of drinking.

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Houma, Louisiana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
1
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LIVE MUSIC. If you are a live music fan, this is a must go place

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Nashville, Tennessee
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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If you just turned 21, this is the spot for you. Trust me I wish somebody would have dropped me off there when I got legal!! Other than that....it's disgusting. Whole street smells of urine, homeless beg for money on every corner, dirty and gross. But to each his own....seen it all before. If you're going to party it's for... More

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Dallas, Texas
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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Women in bikinis..oh my, not even attractive women:( DISLIKE!!! The hand grenade drinks and fish bowl drinks were good- about $10 bucks. The live music was great-around 10 or 11 p.m., and the souvenir shops are pretty cheap and funny.

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