New Orleans Vacation: The French Quarter
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Laid out in a grid pattern, the French Quarter in New Orleans measures six blocks by 13 blocks. The French Quarter is a vibrant neighborhood with world-class restaurants, and authentic Spanish, colonial, and antebellum architecture.
Jackson Square is the heart of the French Quarter, featuring the St. Louis Cathedral, a pedestrian mall, and an iron fence where local artists display their art. There are also numerous shops and restaurants.
The famous Bourbon Street is lines with jazz clubs, restaurants, bars and souvenir shops. At night, the street comes alive with music from clubs and crowds of people. During Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street is one of the hotspots.
The French Market offers numerous shops, restaurants, a farmer's market and a flea market.
Looking for a place to stay? W New Orleans - French Quarter is located on Chartres Street in French Quarter. The Fairmont Hotel New Orleans is also located nearby.
