New Orleans History

You don’t need to believe in ghosts to understand why New Orleans feels different after dark. Spend an afternoon walking through the French Quarter and it can be bright, colorful and loud. Music spills from open doors. Tour groups move down the sidewalks. Balconies hang overhead. Courtyards appear unexpectedly behind iron gates. Then the sun…

New Orleans has always known how to have a good time. Sometimes a little too good. Long before Bourbon Street became famous for neon lights and frozen drinks, New Orleans had already earned a reputation for drinking, gambling, brothels, duels, questionable entertainment and behavior that respectable society supposedly frowned upon—while frequently participating in it. It…

There are cities that celebrate Halloween. And then there’s New Orleans. October is one of our favorite times of the year in the French Quarter. The summer heat finally starts giving us a break, festivals fill the calendar, costumes begin appearing on the streets and the entire city seems to get a little stranger as…

New Orleans is usually pictured as a city for adults—Bourbon Street, late nights, cocktails, and live music. But if you’re visiting with teenagers, there are plenty of ways to experience the city without feeling like you’re dragging them from one historical landmark to another. The trick is finding experiences that are interesting enough for adults…

“When visitors search for must-see attractions in the French Quarter, they often find the same recommendations: Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street, and Café du Monde. But hidden among these famous landmarks is one of New Orleans’ most fascinating and overlooked experiences.”   The French Quarter is filled with famous sights, iconic architecture, and…

So you’ve spent time walking the streets of the French Quarter, hearing stories of pirates, smugglers, battles, and the colorful characters who helped shape New Orleans. The question we hear almost every day is: “What should we do next?” Fortunately, you’re standing in one of the most unique cities in America. Whether you’re interested in…

Most visitors to Jackson Square see exactly what they expect: street artists lining the iron fence, musicians filling the air with sound, and the towering presence of St. Louis Cathedral rising above it all. But what most people miss is this: Jackson Square isn’t just a beautiful landmark—it’s one of the most layered, contested, and…

If you’re planning a trip to New Orleans, chances are your search starts with one question: what are the best things to do in the French Quarter? The answer almost always leads to one place—Jackson Square. But while Jackson Square is the heart of the French Quarter, it’s what surrounds it—the hidden alleys,…

Most people come to the French Quarter once and think they’ve seen it. They walk Bourbon Street.They stand in Jackson Square.They hear a few stories—ghosts, vampires, maybe a little voodoo. And then they leave thinking they understand New Orleans. They don’t. The French Quarter isn’t something you check off a list. It’s something you begin…

If you’re searching for the best French Quarter walking tour in New Orleans, one of the most unique experiences in the city is the Pirates of the Quarter Walking Tour. This guided walking tour takes visitors through the historic streets of the French Quarter while uncovering the real stories of pirates, smugglers, duels, and the…