Royal Street
Royal Street
4.5
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One of New Orlean's oldest streets in the French Quarter, this stretch has tons to explore thanks to its curio shops, concept stores, and art galleries.
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Neighbourhood: Ninth Ward
People focus too much on the hardships so closely associated with this well known working class neighborhood when what’s really most remarkable about the tightknit community is its indefatigable spirit of rebirth and ability to stay true to its roots. Perhaps not an ideal destination for those visitors who tend to keep well within their comfort zones when traveling or those with bucket lists filled to the brim with top tourist attractions, the Ninth Ward is nonetheless there for those who are most keen to discover the places they encounter. But it’s not all about learning lessons when going to the Ninth Ward. With its “Living Museum” and “steamboat houses” and a long enduring dedication to preserving local culture, there’s more than enough to see and do during a daytime tour of the area.
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- Ginger B ROswego, New York534 contributionsBeautiful streetThese streets are so beautiful to wander around. The balconies!! There are some aggressive sales people handing out samples outside the stores. We fell for it the first time, ended up going into a cosmetic store and having cream applied to our faces. The product cost a few hundred, and the sales lady was quite rude when we bought nothing. The next few times, we took the samples they were handing out and ran! LOL! It was kind of fun overall, just beware of that.Visited February 2024Travelled with friendsWritten August 15, 2024
- Brown_SamanthaKennewick, Washington1,831 contributionsA great area to wander around and admire the beautiful architectureLovely street to wander around after our visit to Bourbon Street. Just love the old charm and all the amazing balconies and architecture. It is always busy here with actions. Lots of restaurants, cafes, bars, and various businesses. You can spend hours exploring and enjoying a piece of New Orleans.Visited November 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten November 17, 2024
- Chris MartinPoitiers, France1,672 contributionsThe most beautiful in the French QuarterThe French Quarter very nice very beautiful to discover but the magnificent royal street of very well maintained and colorful colonial houses with their pretty balconies of wrought iron is the most beautiful. This is the art gallery district of pretty shops quieter than the others. We're under the spell.Visited January 2025Travelled as a coupleWritten January 8, 2025
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DCCjesss
Knoxville, TN4 contributions
Jan 2020
Adorable shops all up and down Royal. Very unique items. I would highly recommend buying all ur junk souvenirs over at the French Market, and save ur money for the nice, quality items on Royal. We r talking hand made felt hats, couture dresses straight from Italy, leather shoes...
Written February 5, 2020
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allanharold99
Brookville, IN13 contributions
Jan 2020
Royal Street runs perpendicular to Bourbon Street one block removed and is pretty much just as filled with interesting music, shops, parades, etc. I suggest to walk the whole street as well as all of the other streets in the French Quarter. I would avoid the month of February if you don't like swarms of people.
Written February 23, 2020
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Cajuncass
New Iberia, LA358 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
We visited during this time of COVID. Most shops are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Some have regular hours. All clerk's ard wearing masks and hand sanitizer is available in each shop. They are delighted to have shoppers and provide courteous service observing proper protocols. It's actually a good time to visit since there are no crowds.
Written November 10, 2020
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USALaDolceVita
Brooklyn, NY41 contributions
Dec 2019
This is my favorite street in New Orleans. It is filled with art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, hotels, Cafe Beignet (better than Cafe Du Monde) and a much more civilized crowd. If you want to have fun but not with hoards of drunken masses, this is the street to be.
Written January 4, 2020
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Meagan D
Atlanta, GA34 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Royal Street is one of our favorite streets in New Orleans. There is a great selection of art galleries and we have acquired several pieces of note. The antique selection is first class, but expensive.
Written February 8, 2020
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California_momofsix
Fairfield1,119 contributions
Jul 2020
Beautiful area, pretty houses and nice stores. I preferred this street to Bourbon street. Sadly we visited during covid and stores were still closed and the street mostly deserted. I would recommend downloading a walking tour before you go, there is much history here that you would miss without a guidebook.
Less homeless than in Jackson square, but still saw some sleeping in the street during the day.
Less homeless than in Jackson square, but still saw some sleeping in the street during the day.
Written October 7, 2020
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363cymru123
Cardiff, UK128 contributions
Aug 2022
Royal Street is fantastic, its one of my favourite streets in New Orleans. It feels very up market with art galleries, fine hotels, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Worlds away from its brash neighbour in the next street (Bourbon St)
Written August 12, 2022
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Kevin U
Columbia, TN293 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Best high-end antique stores I've ever seen. Amazing places to browse and dream! Saw a $1900 paper towel holder in one store this visit for example! Over the top authentic stuff.
Then there are the amazing restaurants. Legendary places.
We never tire of walking Royal Street and eating great food!
Then there are the amazing restaurants. Legendary places.
We never tire of walking Royal Street and eating great food!
Written February 3, 2020
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Leland C
28 contributions
Jun 2021
You can do a lot of walking thru the French Quarter, and this street was a breath of fresh air, from Bourbon Street. We want to return when the temps are cooler, and even more places have reopened. We were amazed at the number of antique shops on this street. It is an old street, well established with beautiful pieces . You could spend two days doing some serious shopping here, and remain walking distance of all of the good food, and music. One little shop has so many lovely little figurines. Reminded me of my childhood and of the ones my Mother had. Near by groups gather in the late afternoon to participate in walking tours. I would recommend this street for window shopping, browsing, and for serious antique purchasing. A little something for everyone. Prices range from affordable to out of this world. A lot of businesses are open, some with limited days, or hours, but several remain closed.
Written June 30, 2021
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Zippy B
Petach Tikva50 contributions
May 2022
This is a street with so many things to look at and a walk that one can do oneself. The shops are full of colour, antiques and paintings as well as unique boutiques. Shop keepers very helpful and great to go into the shops just to browse.
Written June 7, 2022
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Namasi
San Jose, California
Where can I hear best music from local institutions ? Any preferred time or day? Heard there are lot o local musicians around royal street and bourbon street, however not sure it’s better than river side in Jackson square.
Written January 29, 2024
It's 2 streets over from Jackson Square.
How far it is depends on where you are starting from on Royal. They cross each other.
Written December 6, 2018
What are the weekend store hours for the shops on Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans?
Written February 11, 2017
The store hours vary by the type store. The bars and restaurants and other eating places were open late. I believe the drug store at Royal and Iberville was open late too. This store also had an assortment of foods and drinks to take back to the hotel. I dont recall too many of the clothing and gift shops open too late. We walked the streets watching and listening to street musicians and I recall more looking into store windows.
Written February 12, 2017
2424railguy
Toronto, Canada
Lots of jazz variety throughout New Orleans. If you are looking specifically for Dixieland or trad jazz, it can be found at many venues including the Steamboat Natchez dinner cruise and at bars such as the Spotted Cat on Frenchmen St. Dixieland bands often play in Jackson Square and on Royal St. near Rouse's Market. More modern jazz can be also be found in the many clubs on Frenchmen St.
wwoz radio and Offbeat Magazine (both on line) are good sources to find which bands are playing where.
Written December 17, 2016
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