New Orleans, United States

Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street, New Orleans

Named in 1721 for the French House of Bourbon, this twelve-block French Quarter street is famous worldwide for its bars, balconies, and nonstop music. Once residential, it became the city's entertainment heart after jazz musicians arrived in the early twentieth century.

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Location

Coordinates: 29.95805, -90.06469

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