Jean LaFitte's Bar

Lafitte's Blacksmith shop, or Jean LaFitte's Bar is the oldest structure in the French Quarter. It is said to have served the Pirate Jean Lafitte and his buccaneers as a hideout. Today, the Blacksmith shop is a pub frequented by locals and, at night, features a festive piano bar.

The Infamous Bourbon Street

The Bourbon Street Sign is probably one of the most recognized in the World. This photo was taken in front of Lafittes Blacksmith Shop - the oldest building in the French Quarter.

Bourbon Street is, by far, the most famous and popular tourist attraction in New Orleans. Bourbon Street is like no other street in the world. On Bourbon one will find everything from five star hotels to strip joints.

Bourbon Street is open twenty four hours a day. All day and all night there are people partying up and down the street. The liquor laws in New Orleans are very liberal. In New Orleans there is something called a "go cup." A "go cup" is what to ask for when it is time to "go" to another destination, drink in hand.

"I can tell you where you got dem' shoes!" - is a cry everyone will eventually hear if they take a stroll down Bourbon. It's an old Bourbon Street scam. Just remember, "dos' shoes are on your feet on Bourbon Street!" Don't forget- "If you play, you gotta pay!"

The Bourbon Street Sign is probably one of the most recognized in the World. This photo was taken in front of Lafittes Blacksmith Shop - the oldest building in the French Quarter. The Blacksmith Shop currently houses a pub and festive piano bar.

Unlike most cities, bars and clubs are open twenty four hours a day in New Orleans and visitors should remember to "pace their partying!"

Bourbon Street is legendary for Jazz. Walk down Bourbon on any night and you're sure to catch the sound of local Jazz musicians.