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New Orleans is one of the best getaways in the Southeast United States, and it’s perfect for a girls’, mother-daughter, solo, or romantic trip. So here are some of my favorite pictures of the French Quarter in New Orleans to inspire your travel plans!
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My top recommendations for New Orleans are to do a walking tour of the French Quarter, see a show at a jazz club, do a food and cocktail tour, party on Frenchman and Bourbon Street, ride a streetcar, do a walking tour of the Garden District, and go on a ghost tour.
Here are my top pictures of the French Quarter in New Orleans to inspire your next trip!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the French Quarter in New Orleans known for?
New Orleans’s French Quarter is famous for its architecture, fantastic food, and music scene. This city is perfect for a girls’, mother-daughter, solo, and romantic getaway!
What should I avoid in New Orleans?
Avoid traveling to New Orleans in the peak seasons. Or if you do travel in the peak seasons, plan ahead to save some money and ensure availability.
February – May is New Orleans’ peak travel season when most of the major festivals – including Mardi Gras and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – take place. Tourist numbers and accommodation prices will be at their highest during these months, and you’ll need to book up to a year in advance.
Many of the city’s most popular attractions close during Mardi Gras, so if sightseeing is a priority, plan a trip that doesn’t coincide with the event. Springtime weather is warm, with average high temperatures ranging from the low 70s to the mid-80s.
June – August is hot and humid (temperatures can get into the high-90s). The heat keeps most people away, so you can find some great accommodation rates in these months. This is also the rainiest season, so make sure to pack rain gear and know that rain doesn’t cool the city off; it just makes it more humid.
September – November is the low season because this is hurricane season. So accommodation rates will still be relatively low, and the temperatures will be pleasant in the 80s – mid-70s.
December – January is the shoulder season. Temperatures will range from the 60s to 70s, and the city will be decorated for the holidays.
What is the most famous street in the French Quarter?
Bourbon Street is the most famous street in the French Quarter, but Frenchman Street is also an incredible place to visit (especially for authentic jazz clubs)!
Is the French Quarter and Bourbon Street the same thing?
Bourbon Street is in the French Quarter. New Orleans is a very walkable city, and rideshares are easy to find. To save money and time, I recommend choosing accommodation within walking distance of the majority of places you want to visit.
What is there to do on a trip to New Orleans?
1. Do a walking tour of the French Quarter that includes Bourbon Street, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Faulkner House Books, and Pirates Alley.
2. See a show at a jazz club.
3. Do a food and cocktail tour.
4. Party on Frenchman Street.
5. Visit the JAMNOLA museum and/or the New Orleans Museum of Art.
Party on Bourbon Street.
6. Have a picnic in City Park. Or if it’s December, see the Celebration in the Oaks light show at City Park.
7. Ride a streetcar.
8. Do a walking tour of the Garden District that includes St. Charles Avenue and Lafayette Cemetery No. 1.
9. Go on a French Quarter ghost tour.
Do people speak French in New Orleans?
No. French is not spoken in the French Quarter.
Why is it called French Quarter?
New Orleans’s French Quarter is the original part of the city that was settled by the French, which is where it got its name.
Give yourself at least 3-4 days to explore New Orleans. This will give you plenty of time to experience the historic downtown, enjoy the food and music scenes, and take a day trip.
What dessert is New Orleans known for?
Beignets are New Orleans’ most famous food, and doing a food tour is one of the best things you can do in the city. Other great things to do in New Orleans are:
1. Do a walking tour of the French Quarter that includes Bourbon Street, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Faulkner House Books, and Pirates Alley.
2. See a show at a jazz club.
3. Do a food and cocktail tour.
4. Party on Frenchman Street.
5. Visit the JAMNOLA museum and/or the New Orleans Museum of Art.
Party on Bourbon Street.
6. Have a picnic in City Park. Or if it’s December, see the Celebration in the Oaks light show at City Park.
7. Ride a streetcar.
8. Do a walking tour of the Garden District that includes St. Charles Avenue and Lafayette Cemetery No. 1.
9. Go on a French Quarter ghost tour.
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