French Quarter Places: A Practical New Orleans Guide

Automated directory guide · Built from the site’s reviewed place records. Confirm current access and hours with each venue.

Explore French Quarter through 8 mapped places. This guide collects local addresses and official visitor links so you can choose the stops that suit your interests. It is a starting point for your own plans; it is not a promise that every stop will be open on the same day.

Open the French Quarter neighborhood map and guide to see nearby places together.

Places to explore in French Quarter

Antoine's Restaurant

Historic Creole dining room founded in the nineteenth century.

Address: 713 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130. Official visitor information.

Arnaud's

Classic French Quarter Creole restaurant.

Address: 813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112. Official visitor information.

Audubon Aquarium

Riverfront aquarium and family attraction.

Address: 1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130. Official visitor information.

Audubon Insectarium

Insect exhibits and a butterfly garden in the riverfront Audubon complex, paired easily with the neighboring aquarium.

Address: 1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130. Official visitor information.

Beauregard-Keyes House

Historic house and garden offering tours and cultural programs near the Old Ursuline Convent.

Address: 1113 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116. Official visitor information.

Bevolo Gas Light Museum & Shop

A Royal Street museum and shop devoted to the copper lanterns associated with New Orleans streets and courtyards. Distinguish this location from Bevolo's neighboring showrooms, and check workshop arrangements before expecting to watch a craft demonstration.

Address: 316 Royal St, New Orleans, LA. Official visitor information.

Brennan's

Long-running Royal Street Creole restaurant.

Address: 417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130. Official visitor information.

Cafe Beignet – Royal Street

The original Cafe Beignet location occupies a converted carriage-house setting on Royal Street. Beignets and a courtyard-style cafe break fit into a day of French Quarter galleries and shops. Check this branch's hours rather than those of the other locations.

Address: 334 Royal St, New Orleans, LA. Official visitor information.

How do I plan a visit?

Open the New Orleans place map and search for the places that interest you. Use category filters to find food, museums, music or outdoor stops. Check the street address on each guide, then use its directions link to compare travel options.

Confirm reservations, admission, opening hours and accessibility directly with the venue. A map pin locates a place but may not identify its accessible entrance. For transit, check RTA’s current routes and service notices.

When should I go?

Use the live radar and 10-day forecast before heading outside. Browse the annual events calendar for seasonal planning; confirm actual event dates with organizers before booking. You can combine nearby stops after checking which are open and how much time you want at each.

Found a changed address or visiting restriction? Send a correction with an official source so the directory can be improved.