What is Bourbon Street famous for?
What is Bourbon Street famous for? For many New Orleans visitors, Bourbon Street embodies the life of a party town. The street is lit by neon lights, throbbing with music and decorated by beads and balconies. Named for a royal family in France and not the amber-colored alcohol, Bourbon Street has become a place for revelry of all sorts.
What should I check out on Bourbon Street?
- The Bourbon Pub Parade. 81 Reviews. ...
- Oz New Orleans. 38 Reviews. ...
- Cafe Lafitte in Exile. 87 Reviews. ...
- Flim Flam Variety Hour. 3 Reviews. ...
- Bourbon Boylesque. Be the first to review this attraction. ...
- Marie Laveau House of Voodoo. 341 Reviews. ...
- Lucky Pierre's. 38 Reviews. ...
- 735 Night Club & Bar.
Is it better to stay in Bourbon Street?
Staying on the street is great for those that want to be close to the action, or celebrate something exciting. Bachelorette and Bachelor parties often desire to stay on Bourbon. Or, if you're just interested in exploring the French Quarter, you'll be right in the heart of it.
Why is everyone wearing red on Bourbon St?
Bourbon Street is always out of control, but I had unwittingly stopped by on the day of the Red Dress Run, an annual fundraiser where participants wear red dresses and jog through the streets to raise money for breast cancer research.
How did Bourbon Street become famous?
Bourbon Street was a premier residential area prior to 1900. This changed in the late 1800s and early 1900s,, when the Storyville red-light district was constructed on Basin Street adjacent to the French Quarter. The area became known for prostitution, gambling and vaudeville acts.