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Bourbon Street: Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #53 of 274 attractions in New Orleans
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Activities: nightlife, drinking, dancing, city walk sightseeing, people-watching, shopping
Attraction type: Street, Statue
Address: New Orleans, LA

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Reviews of Bourbon Street

( 8-12 of 37 )
“Not a Pretty Face”

Bourbon Street

3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
san diego
May 31, 2006
4/16 found this review helpful

Visually, Bourbon St. isn't all that impressive. There are parts of the French Quarter that are much more picturesque-----anywhere around Jackson Square,for example. In fact, when seen from the far side of Canal St., which is very wide, Bourbon looks more like an alley than a world famous tourist destination. As I recall (it's been a while since I was in New Orleans), the buildings along it are all low-rise----mostly two stories high----and rather shabby. Actually, most of New Orleans looks pretty, um, weathered. (And I'm talking about BEFORE Katrina hit.) This run-down apppearance can be kind of charmimg, in it's own perverse way. It gives the city an authentic historical ambience. Sort of an anti-Williamsburg thing. But Bourbon St. just seemed seedy to me. Prior to my visit, I thought all the structures in the French Quarter resembled the LaBranche House----kind of tall and completely covered with cast-iron balconies. Bourbon St., however, isn't like that. But, then again, that's not what people who go there are looking for.

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“Two Sisters on Bourbon Street”

Bourbon Street

Jul 15, 2005
5/14 found this review helpful

if you ever want to have a po-boy, keep walking AWAY from this place.
we waited 30minutes for our food and no one was there. the person
cooking the food was smirking and cackling. bunch of bigots.
there are other great places to eat and this was not one of them.

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“Not for Everyone, but it's fun”

Bourbon Street

4 of 5 stars
Eagle, Colorado
May 11, 2005
15/15 found this review helpful

Bourbon Street is 30% bars, 30% restaurants, 30% strip joints and 30% shops. And if you think that doesn't add up, well that just about sums up Bourbon Street. If you like to party, like loud music and shopping in tourist tack shops then this is the place. Even if you don't it's still worth stopping by. However if you want a quiet drink then this is not the place for you.

I would strongly recommend Howl-at-the-Moon. Live piano with some humor thrown in.

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“Beware if your Crabby and Snooty, Its not your place to be”

Bourbon Street

Mar 17, 2005
14/16 found this review helpful

Loved the whole quarter and found Bourbon Street fun and wild. Enjoyed the party atmosphere and the music in the air. Lots of laughter and fun. Beware though if your not open minded or willing to experience things out of your norm then its not the place for you. Its not for the faint of heart or squimish. If you know for sure you have no wild side then dont attempt Bourbon street. I have traveled extensively and found Bourbon street to be one of a kind. I enjoyed myself immensely.

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“Graduation present”

Bourbon Street

5 of 5 stars
Boyd, TX
Feb 12, 2005
1/7 found this review helpful

We took our daughters to Mardi Gras 2005 for their high school graduation. We had an excellent time! Everyone in New Orleans are friendly. The French Quarter was an amazing place. Such history and beautiful architecture. Definately will return!

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Reviews of Bourbon Street

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