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Andrew Stevens2022-11-29 15:18:402025-08-30 16:49:57Gay Christmas & New Year’s Eve in New OrleansGay New Orleans Guide
Gay New Orleans is a decadent and stunning Southern Capital offering visitors a heady mix of superstition and cajun spice.
New Orleans, the perfect blend of history and good times!
TThe birthpace of Jazz, New Orleans has always welcomed those that refuse to conform. It is a true beacon in the conservative Deep South. New Orleans is host to some of the world’s sexiest gay events. The Lavender Line, the city’s gay district, is fused into the fabric of the city and is home to the oldest gay bar in the United States. It is also the starting point for the annual gay pride parade.
New Orleans has blurred the lines of what is gay and what is straight! Whether it is Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Halloween or just a regular Tuesday, every night is a party night in gay New Orleans.
Everywhere you look, you can see the influence of the city’s Spanish and French colonial roots, from its architecture to its cuisine. Add in the cultures of Creole, Irish and Italian immigrants and you have a city that is truly unique. There is no other place like New Orleans. Explore our insider guide to New Orleans’ gay scene and discover the very best places to play and stay.
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Gay New Orleans Hotels
New Orleans has a wide range of hotel options, from boutique gay guest houses to 5 star luxury retreats.
Set in a restored 1884 Victorian gothic mansion, The Melrose Mansion is located on the edge of the Marigny with spacious luxury suites with sub zero refrigerators, washer and dryer, Jacuzzi tubs, and cathedral ceilings.
The Ace Hotel 4 Star
1.6km from the gay district.
The Ace Hotel is located in a beautifully restored Art Deco building whose interiors pay homage to the city’s history—painted furniture and murals evoke Louisiana’s lush landscape.
Located in the Warehouse District of gay New Orleans, within a 5-minute walk to Harrah’s Casino, Ace Hotel New Orleans boasts a rooftop bar and award-winning restaurant. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness centre, and guests can enjoy live music on-site.
The Old 77 – 4 Star
12 minute walk from the gay district.
The Old No. 77 Hotel occupies a rehabilitated 19th-century coffee warehouse in gay New Orleans. Exposed-brick walls and hardwood floors showcase the eclectic, tastefully curated vintage interiors. The French Quarter is 12 minutes’ walk away.
The Cornstalk Hotel – 4 Star
Located in the gay ditrict.
The Cornstalk Hotel is a 14-room French Quarter boutique hotel with antique period furnishings, lush gardens, and a porch overlooking Royal Street.
Henry Howard House -3 Star
2.5km from the gay district.
Located in the garden district, the Henry Howard House is a gay operated boutique hotel offering 17 rooms, each with private bath. Private courtyards and balconies, free wi-fi, and complimentary breakfast are also features of this 1850’s Mansion guesthouse.
The Prince Conti – 3 Star
Located in the gay district.
The Prince Conti Hotel offers 24-hour concierge service and an on-site restaurant. The hotel features completely non-smoking guest rooms with convenient coffee makers. The Bombay Club restaurant at the Prince Conti serves Nouveau Creole cuisine for dinner every evening.
The W New Orleans – 4 Star
Located in the gay district.
Next to the historic Jackson Square and within walking distance of the Riverwalk, the W New Orleans hotel in the French Quarter of gay New Orleans offers an outdoor courtyard pool and an on-site restaurant.
Gay Map of New Orleans
Address: 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
- Historic grand-hotel steps from the French Quarter.
- Elegant lobby, stylish rooms and marble bathrooms.
- Rooftop pool, spa and upscale dining on-site.
- Famous Sazerac Bar — ideal for cocktails and jazz-era ambiance.
- Great for travellers seeking comfort, history and central location.
- Website
Address: 300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
- Luxury hotel on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter.
- Elegant rooms, some with balconys, others quiet & courtyard-facing.
- On-site pool, bars, restaurants, jazz club — full-service resort feel.
- Excellent location: walkable to nightlife, historic sites and transport.
- Good balance of historic charm and modern convenience for any stay.
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Address: 100 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
- Historic-style hotel with spacious, comfortable rooms.
- Pool deck, fitness center and on-site dining for added convenience.
- Calm and quiet interior despite central downtown location.
- Easy walking distance to French Quarter, nightlife and transport.
- Good choice for travellers wanting comfort and city access.
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Address: 541 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
- Hotel on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter.
- Modern rooms with courtyard or street views.
- Outdoor pool and a relaxed bar on-site.
- Easy access to music, nightlife and dining.
- Good pick for a central, no-fuss stay.
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Address: 830 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
- Hotel in the French Quarter, steps from Bourbon Street.
- Clean, basic rooms with WiFi, AC and sometimes fridge, good value.
- On-site bar/restaurant (Bombay Club) + café for easy meals
- Friendly staff and convenient central location.
- Street noise possible at night if room faces busy areas.
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Address: 626 Saint Ann St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Historic French-Quarter hotel with classic charm.
- Calm courtyard spaces and small outdoor pool.
- Simple, comfortable rooms with useful amenities.
- Friendly team and reliable, relaxed atmosphere.
- Steps from Jackson Square, cafés and nightlife.
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Address: 801 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Gay bar & club on Bourbon Street with two floors.
- Downstairs: video-bar vibe; upstairs: dance floor + balcony.
- Drag shows, go-go dancers, video nights, themed parties.
- Inclusive mixed LGBTQ+ crowd and welcoming atmosphere.
- Top pick for late-night fun, dancing, meeting people.
- Open: Mon–Sat 12pm–5am, Sun 12pm–3am
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Address: 2513 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
- Gay dive-bar on Royal St in Marigny, New Orleans.
- Dim, unpretentious vibe with pool table and jukebox.
- Cheap strong drinks, friendly bartenders and regulars.
- Mixed crowd of locals, gay men and travelers.
- Great for casual drinks or a quiet night out.
- Open: Mon–Sun 10:00am–3:00am
Address: 718 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Gay bar with a relaxed, dive-bar feel.
- Dim lighting, wooden bar and cheap strong drinks.
- Local regulars mixed with visitors from the Quarter.
- Good for conversation, casual drinks and low-key nights.
- A simple, friendly stop away from Bourbon Street noise.
- Open: 24/7
Address: 1328 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Gay bar in New Orleans with dive-bar + music-club vibe.
- Live bands, DJs and underground-style nightlife events.
- Mixed crowd of locals, queer community and party-goers.
- Casual, unpretentious atmosphere, strong drinks & outdoor space.
- Good for late-night partying, music and social nights out
- Open: Mon–Thu 8pm–4am · Fri–Sat 8pm–6am · Sun 8pm–4am
Address: 2240 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
- Gay lounge and cabaret with drag, burlesque and live shows.
- Cabaret/theater upstairs + bar/lounge downstairs for drinks.
- Mixed gay crowd, nightlife locals and performance-arts fans.
- Affordable drinks, regular events and relaxed vibe.
- Good for nights of shows, cocktails or low-key partying.
- Open: Daily 6pm–2am
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Address: 800 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Gay dance club on Bourbon Street, French Quarter.
- Two floors: dance floor + balcony for people-watching.
- Drag shows, go-go dancers & DJs nightly.
- Mostly gay men, party-goers and travelers.
- Energetic nightlife spot with classic gay-club vibe.
- Open: Mon–Wed 6pm–4am, Thu–Sun 12pm–4am
Address: 2021 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
- Gay bar uptown with a small-town, dive-bar feel.
- Casual, cozy interior — low-key atmosphere.
- Affordable drinks, daily specials and friendly bartenders.
- Mixed crowd: locals, regulars and gay visitors.
- Nice spot for relaxed drinks instead of club chaos.
- Open: Mon–Thu 4:30pm–12am,
- Fri–Sat 4:30pm–1am, Sun 4:30pm–12am
Address: 2301 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
- Gay dive-bar in Marigny with laid-back, welcoming vibe.
- Wrap-around bar, pool table, jukebox and casual seating.
- Cheap drinks and friendly staff make it easy to relax or socialise.
- Mixed crowd of locals, travellers and LGBTQ regulars.
- Good for chill nights, pre-party drinks or quiet hang-outs.
- Open: Mon–Thu 12pm–2am, Fri–Sun 11am–2am
Address: 634 Louisa Street, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
- Upscale bar-restaurant with a clothing-optional pool.
- Creative cocktails and refined Creole-leaning food.
- Garden, cabanas and relaxed daytime pool vibe.
- Weekend drag brunch draws an LGBTQ crowd.
- A chic mixed venue in the Bywater.
- Open: Mon–Fri 10am–11pm, Sat–Sun 9:30am–11pm
Address: 901 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Gay bar claiming to be the oldest continuously operating in the USA.
- Downstairs dive-bar vibe + upstairs Balcony Bar for people-watching.
- Frequent drag, music, dancing and welcoming LGBTQ crowd.
- Historic spot on Bourbon St with long legacy & lively nightlife.
- Great for cocktails, late-night fun & nights out during festivals.
- Open: Daily 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Address: 740 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Gay leather-bar in the French Quarter for cruising, drinks.
- Pool table, jukebox, leather crowd and dive-bar ambiance.
- Strong drinks, happy hours and occasional karaoke or themed nights.
- Mixed-age men’s crowd — bears, leather, locals & travelers.
- Raw, unpolished nightlife spot a classic leather-bar experience.
- Open: Wed–Sun 1 pm–3 am (bar may be closed Mon–Tue)
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Address: 740 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Gay bar in the French Quarter with two floors and local-bar charm.
- Downstairs bar with pool, TV screens and casual drinks.
- Upstairs balcony pub gives a quieter, laid-back vibe.
- Friendly staff, affordable drinks, welcoming regulars and visitors.
- Good mix of chill atmospheres & lively party nights when events hit.
- Open: 24 h / day (open continuously)
Address: 940 St. Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
- Gay bar in the French Quarter with dive-bar + dance-show vibe.
- Pool table, bar, nightly go-go dancers and drag-show energy.
- Affordable drinks, strong happy-hour specials and friendly service.
- Mixed crowd of gay men, travellers and nightlife regulars.
- Good for casual drinks, drag nights or full party-mode late evenings.
- Open: Mon–Sun 12pm–2am
Address: 834 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Gay bar in the French Quarter with cocktail-bar energy.
- Cozy brick courtyard, full bar and easy-going indoor vibe.
- Drag shows, karaoke or “Boylesque” nights several times a month.
- Welcoming crowd of locals, tourists and regulars alike.
- Good for relaxed drinks or a low-key night out rather than club night.
- Open: Sun–Thu 11am–2am, Fri–Sat 11am–3am
Address: 1012 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Gay bar/restaurant with cocktails, food and drag/tea-dance events.
- Stylish interior + courtyard for relaxed drinks or nights out.
- Menu with tacos, burgers, shared plates and affordable drinks.
- Mix of locals and travellers, open to LGBTQ+ community.
- Served as casual hangout or pre-party spot rather than full nightclub.
- Open: Mon–Sun from 3pm closing 1am (varied depending on events)
Address: 941 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
- Gay leather and bear bar with a tough, classic dive feel.
- Two floors with a pool table and a relaxed patio space.
- Regular leather, bear and fetish nights for men.
- Strong drinks and a crowd that’s easy to meet.
- Long-running spot for late nights and social energy.
- Open: 24/7 (always open)
- Website
Address: 1239 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
- Gay bar on Royal St with long local history.
- Famous as the birthplace of Southern Decadence.
- Casual dive-bar mood with strong cocktails.
- Regular drag and easygoing crowd.
- Good spot for cheap drinks and meeting people.
- Open: 24 hours / 7 days a week (always open)
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Address: 439 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
- Gay bar in the French Quarter with relaxed vibe and comfort food.
- Steampunk-inspired décor, pool table, screens and casual seating.
- Popular for burgers, drinks and laid-back socialising.
- Friendly service, mix of locals and visitors from around the world
- Good for chill nights, meals /post-party drinks without club chaos.
- Open: Mon–Sun 7:00 am–1:00 am (last orders around 1am)
Address: 940 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
- Gay bar in Marigny with drag shows and party nights.
- Casual dive-bar vibe plus lively performances and cocktails.
- Welcoming staff, mixed crowd of locals and travellers.
- Linked to guest-house accommodation — handy for visitors.
- Good for nights out when you want shows and easygoing nightlife.
- Open: Mon–Tue 11am–1am · Wed–Thu 10am–2am ·
- Fri–Sat 10 am–4am · Sun 10am–2am
Address: 542 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
- Gay bar in the French Quarter on 542 N Rampart St.
Black-owned and local-community oriented.
Pool table, jukebox, relaxed dive-bar vibe and affordable drinks.
Mixed crowd of locals and LGBTQ visitors.
Good spot for laid-back nights & after-hours drinks. - Open: Mon–Thu 5 pm–3 am | Fri–Sun 3 pm–3 am
New Orleans Gay Scene
New Orleans has a very laid back attitude when it comes to sex. You are very unlikely to experience any discrimination on your visit.
Gays and straights share Bourbons Street, home of most city’ gay bars and clubs. Gay visitors tend to gravitate past St. Peter street on the northern end. You can carry drinks into the street, but only in plastic cups, not in glass or cans. Most bars never close, and all are now 21-plus only.
The district of Marigny in the French Quarter is also a popular spot, offering a more relaxed vibe. It is easy to reach by going up Chartres, and get back on Royal.
Getting here and getting around.
Louis Armstrong International Airport is 11 miles from the French Quarter. Most hotels offer a courtesy shuttle. Taxis are plentiful. There is also an Airport Shuttle (USD 24 approx) and the Express Bus.
Those traveling by train arrive at the Central Business District, a short taxi ride away from the French Quarter.
Getting around gay New Orleans is easy. The city is made for walking. The French Quarter is just 14 blocks from beginning to end and Marigny is a short stroll away.
The Street cars will take you to most of the tourists spots, They are a fun way to explore the city. For something different, Take the Canal Street Ferry and enjoy a crossing on the Mississippi river with great views of downtown.
The Gay Neighbourhoods of New Orleans
Take a walk in the Marigny district and explore old New Orleans.
The French Quarter
Known to locals as “The Quarter”, the French Quarter or the Vieux Carre, is the beating heart of gay New Orleans. Most first timers spend much of their time in this district. The area is bordered by the Rampart, Esplanade, Canal and the Mississippi River.
Visitors to The Quarter can enjoy a unique mix of Spanish, French and Creole architecture as well as the ubiquitous cast-iron balconies from which gay boys dance and dangle every night of the week!
Marigny
Marigny is just a short trip northeast of the French Quarter. This district is famous for its 19th century quaint Creole cottages. The scene here is quite relaxed, more “grown-up” some would say, when compared to the raucous of Bourbon Street. The busiest gay bars and restaurants are centred along Frenchman Street and Elysian Fields.
The Garden District
The Garden district is home to the city’s stunning old mansions and is just south of the French Quarter. It is a lovey area to wander where you can enjoy the unique homes and old-world architecture of New Orleans.
New Orleans Gay Bars & Clubs
New Orleans blurs the line when it comes to what is a gay or straight bar. This is after all a place where diversity is celebrated as can be seen in festivals such as Southern Decadence. Even Easter has a gay parade.
Most of the famous gay bars are on the French Quarter’s “Lavender Line,” a stretch of St Ann Street that bisects Bourbon.
- The Allways Lounge is an alternative theater & bar putting on plays, burlesque shows & indie music concerts in funky digs.disco, Boys on Parade home to Sunday Tea Dances and drag shows.
- Cafe Lafitte in Exile is the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States. The bar is home to the Sunday Trash Disco, regular karaoke nights and daily happy hours. The Cafe is the most entertaining gay corner during Carnival famous for its beads flung from the balconies, and what boys will do to earn them!
- Corner Pocket is a divey gay pub known for scantily clad men dancing on the bar each night from 9pm. Home to such parties as Wet Jocky Shorts, New Meat amateur strip and Barry Bareass Dancer of the Week.
- Golden Lantern is a cash-only gay bar offering draft beer, cocktails & drag shows in a snug, brick-lined space. Famous as the bar where the Southern Decadence Parade begins each Sunday before Labor Day. Home to well-loved bartenders and drag shows.
- Good Friends is a Gay bar with a laid-back vibe, mahogany bar & a Victorian-styled upstairs with a balcony. Head upstairs to the Queens Head Pub with wrap-around balcony – famous for “Separator” milk-based frozen libations.
- GrandPre’s is a fun gay bar attracting a mixed crowd famous for its many shows including the Queerlesque drag burlesque shows.
- Mags 940 is a Gay Bar located in the Marigny that also doubles as a bed and breakfast. With live performances, creative cocktails, Mardi Gras Krewe royalty and guests from neighboring B&B, weekend shows.
- Napoleon’s Itch is rollicking gay nightspot known for signature drinks & its annual Bourbon Street Extravaganza. It hosts a famous male dance show, live concert and street party during Southern Decadence.
Dance
- Oz New Orleans is a 2-story, 24/7 gay dance club with DJs, drag shows, go-go dancers & a balcony for people-watching. . Fun all year with hot crowds, weekend male strippers, amateur strip-offs, burlesque, comedy cabaret and drag shows.
- Bourbon Pub & Parade is a 24/7 gay bar with 2 floors, a balcony & nonstop dance-club music keeping the party going. Upstairs you will find the Parade.
Cruise
- The Phoenix Bar is a gay bar catering to the leather crowd provides a no-frills 24/7 hangout with a pool table. Renegade Bears’ is held on the 3rd Friday as well as monthly beer busts on the back patio. Upstairs Eagle is a touch-and-feel cruise bar and their COK store sells leather attire, kink, latex gear, underwear, lubes and more.
- Rawhide 2010 is a down-to-earth gay leather bar with daily happy hours, pool & adult videos on TV. It is one of the top leather bars in the US and home to Saturday Night Leather, blackout parties; open 24-hours every day.
Gay New Orleans Events
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Andrew Stevens2022-11-29 16:09:092025-11-17 14:24:01Luna Fete Festival of Lights New OrleansGay Friendly Restaurants in New Orleans
Something Special
- Jacques-Imo’s in Uptown’s Riverbend area offers unpretentious New Orleans dining with an eclectic mix of Creole dishes.
- The Pelican Club is a Stylish place with a sophisticated Creole menu, 3 dining rooms, a bar & weekend piano music.
Traditional New Orleans Cuisine
- Crabby Jack’s is a daytime place for hefty po’ boys, fried chicken & other Cajun grub in a funky counter-service space. A po’ boy is a traditional sandwich from Louisiana. It almost always consists of meat, which is usually roast beef or fried seafood, often shrimp, crawfish, fish, oysters or crab. The meat is served on New Orleans French bread, known for its crisp crust and fluffy center.
- Seafood from a coal grill & raw bar, plus local brews, are found in rustic digs with weathered wood at Peche, New Orleans. Don’t miss the jumbo Gulf shrimp with bacon and shell beans.
- The Gumbo Shop serves Authentic, locals-approved gumbo simmered & served on rice, plus Creole staples & courtyard dining.
Burgers and Comfort food
- Clover Grill is a retro-styled diner with a camp vibe, drawing crowds from neighboring gay bars with burgers & breakfast served 24/7.
- Grab a burger at the Camellia Grill, a fabled institution for diner fare dished out by bow-tied servers, plus late-night dining.
- The Louisiana Pizza Kitchen is a comfortable Italian eatery serving wood-fired pizzas, salads, pastas & wine in a family atmosphere.
- Elizabeth’s Restaurant is a down-home country classics & a busy brunch restaurant located in a bustling space hung with local art, plus a bar, set in a funky century-old house in Bywater.
- Enjoy baby back ribs, beef brisket, sausage links, mac-and-cheese, and baked beans at The Joint! You can’t miss the unassuming striped yellow shack.
Coffee and Brunch
- Stop for coffee or lunch at Press Street Station, a culinary project of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA).It i an all-day option from NOCCA’s culinary students for sandwiches & other contemporary Louisiana plates.
- The Market Cafe serves great jazz buffet breakfasts and sublime Bloody Marys located steps from the French Market.
- In Bywater, take a fresh juice at Satsuma Café on Dauphine.
- Cafe Amelie is a romantic spot for elegant contemporary Louisiana fare, plus a lush Princess of Monaco courtyard with a fountain.
- Café du Monde is the world’s most famous coffee shop and a New Orleans institution on 800 Decatur St. Visit the original coffee stand in French Market since 1862, serving distinctive local coffee laced with chicory and delicious beignets (French donuts).
- Enjoy one of the most talked about brunches in all of New Orleans: Drag Brunch at the Country Club. Mimosas, lip-synching drag queens and eggs,
Top things to See and do!
- Take a tour of the Oak Alley Plantation, Upriver between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Pay a visit to the stunning main mansion as seen in a number of Hollywood movies such as Interview with a Vampire.
- Visit the Creole Laura Plantation and explore this one-time sugarcane operation.
- The Whitney Plantation offers the unique perspective of hundreds of first-person slave narratives.
- Enjoy a Honey Island Swamp Tours for fascinating excursions on quiet, small boats through one of the lushest and most beautiful wetlands on the Mississippi Delta.
- Explore Uptown and experience New Orleans renowned and opulent 19th Century mansions
- Go boutique shopping on Magazine Street, after you take in the 350-acre Audubon Park, with its pretty pathways shaded by ancient oak trees.
- Don’t miss the iconic Garden District where you can view event more ornate mansions. Then end your trip at the spooky Lafayette Cemetery No. 1.
- Visit the Presbytère where you can immerse yourself in the culture and chaos of Mardi Gras.
- Take a tour, Literary tours, ghost tours, cemetery tours, Segway tours, LGBTQ history tours, carriage tours, bike tours, the list is endless.
- Explore the shops on Magazine Street, five miles of fun. You’ll find antiques, home décor items, clothing boutiques and fun thrift shops
Highlights not to miss
- Watch the sunrise over the mighty Mississippi. One of our favorite locations for this is in Woldenberg Park. To get there, simply walk up St. Louis Street in the French Quarter until you see the river.
- Head to Hot Tin Rooftop Bar (at the Pontchartrain Hotel) and enjoy cocktails while checking out the city’s skyline.
- Take the historic St. Charles streetcar and admire some of the city’s best architecture on this iconic street.
- Grab your next wig and get some great outfit ideas at Fifi Mahony’s, the perfect shop for a city whose locals love to dress up for almost any occasion.
- Head to the Allways Lounge where you can check out some of the city’s best drag and burlesque performers.
A Streetcar named Desire!
Visit the for the Elysian Fields and trace the steps of Blanche Dubois!
Relive the magic of “A streetcar named desire” and explore Gay New Orleans like Tennessee Williams.
Take the St Charles line for a memorable streetcar experience. It is the world’s longest running streetcar line. The 13th mile route has been in operation since 1835 and takes you down the beautiful tree-lined St Charles street past the world famous antebellum mansions.
The streetcars on the St Charles line date back to the 1920s and feature the original mahogany seats and brass fittings. You are guaranteed to bump into fellow gay visitors on the line making it a fun experience and a way to meet new friends from around the world.
New Orleans Apartments
Bourbon Street Balcony Upscale Condo
8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1 bath
Luxury, history, courtyard, high ceilings, location, Location! Balcony overlooking the famous Bourbon St. Newly renovated and furnished with new appliances, furniture, n linens. One of the most beautiful Condos in the area. Steps to the Marigny..
Deluxe Steps From Bourbon
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 beds · 1 bath
Have the quintessential New Orleans experience by staying in the heart of the French Quarter in this historic estate dating from 1859. Enter at the distinguished brick archway on bustling St. Philip Street, walk through the luscious courtyard access .
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