Check out Frenchmen Street

Experience Frenchmen Street

If you want an authentic New Orleans experience, head to lively Frenchmen Street. A popular spot for locals, Frenchmen Street stretches for several blocks and features live music, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and art galleries.

Why Choose Frenchmen Street?

Here, not only will you find fewer crowds (albeit not by much), but you'll also encounter cheaper eats and drinks, and better music. It's kind of like Bourbon Street's hipper, trendier cousin. Check out The Spotted Cat Music Club, Three Muses, and d.b.a. for great food, drink, and music.

Day and Night Activities

If you don't consider yourself a night owl, the Palace Market (open Sunday through Wednesday 7 p.m. to midnight and Thursday through Saturday 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.) is a shopping haven where locals sell homemade art and jewelry.

Getting There

Location and Accessibility

Frenchmen Street is located in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans. It's within walking distance of the French Quarter and also accessible via car or taxi. Numerous bus routes service the area as well.

Best Time to Visit

You'll find most of the entertainment venues by starting at the 500 block and heading north. To experience Frenchmen Street at its best, visit around 7 p.m. when the bar scene and live music shows pick up, and the crowds begin to roll in. You'll find live music all day, every day.