Magazine Street

Shoppers flock to Magazine Street for its antique stores brimming with vintage goods and funky boutiques hawking local and handmade clothing, accessories, and home items. When you need a break from buying, grab a table at a café with an outdoor patio and watch the lively scene go by.

After dark, the street transforms into a nightlife destination with rooftop bars, music clubs, and casual pubs perfectly spaced for a Big Easy–style bar crawl. Many New Orleans sightseeing tours include Magazine Street via biking, walking, Segway, or hop-on, hop-off bus tours.

• Well-behaved and leashed dogs are welcome at many Magazine Street businesses. Just be sure to ask before you bring Fido inside. 

• Check out the work of local artists at galleries like Alex Beard Studio, Carol Robinson Gallery, Hands in Clay, and the New Orleans Glassworks and Printmaking Studio.

• As you stroll, admire the colorful Creole architecture of the street's historic buildings.

Magazine Street runs parallel to the Mississippi River across parts of the Central Business District, Lower Garden District, Touro, and Uptown neighborhoods. The most shops and restaurants are on the stretch between Napoleon Avenue and Felicity Street. It's easy to reach by taking the #11 RTA bus or the St. Charles Streetcar, and best explored on foot.

Visit during the daytime for shopping and people-watching, as most Magazine Street shops and galleries maintain standard business hours. Bars and clubs get bumping in the late evening and often stay open until the wee hours of the morning. During Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day, many parades snake along the street. 

For a break from the crowds of Bourbon Street, plan a night out among the dozens of bars and clubs along Magazine Street. Try more than 150 beers on tap at the Bulldog, sip a craft cocktail at Barrel Proof, and get a bird’s-eye view of the scene below from the rooftop at the Balcony Bar & Cafe. For fun and games, belt out your favorite karaoke tune at the Saint Bar & Lounge or test your trivia skills at the Prytania Bar.