In The French Quarter

Bourbon Street
For the past century, particularly since World War II, Bourbon Street has had an entirely different reputation, now more closely related to that Kentucky Whisky.

Brulatour, A French Quarter Landmark
One of the most recognizable landmarks of the New Orleans French Quarter is the Brulatour Patio, with it's signature arch and stairway, and its fan doors and windows.

Faulkner House
Where William Faulkner wrote his first novel; located in Pirate Alley.

French Market
Shops, restaurants, Café du Monde, flea market, and the old farmer's market.

Jackson Square
Jackson Square is the heart of the French Quarter, a park surrounded by shops, artists, museums, a cathedral, and a splendid view of the Mississippi River.

Jackson Square Artist Community
JFor over 50 years, painters and portrait artists have been working and displaying their artwork on the iron fence that encloses Jackson Square.

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
This building, now a tavern, is one of the oldest buildings in the French Quarter, and was once used by the privateer Jean Lafitte.

Louisiana State Museum
Comprised of several sites in several historic buildings.

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Pharmacy and medical implements from the 1800's, and the history of the soda fountain.

Pat O'Brien's
The world famous piano bar, with the flaming courtyard fountain, and the home of the Hurricane (drink).

Preservation Hall
New Orleans Traditional Jazz. See the performances by these jazz greats while they are still with us.

Pirate Alley
Pirate Alley extends from Jackson Square to Royal St. Located in Pirate Alley is the William Faulkner House.

Horse Drawn Carriage Tours
Take a tour of the French Quarter in a horse hrawn carriage.

Sidewalk Astronomy
View the stars and planets with John Brown, near the Café du Monde.

Lagniappe

Lonely Planet New Orleans (Travel Survival Kit)
Tom Downs, John T. Edge

New Orleans' French Quarter Armchair Tour (CD-ROM)
Eden Street Software
Photos of every house, building, park, parked car -- over 1,700 sites. Cpmplete with local tour guide and clickable maps.