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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7,775 reviews
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Michael J
Las Vegas, NV5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Wonderful shopping, great food, artists and incredible, laid-back people. Just don't go on royal street during Mardi gras, it's a hot mess at that time!
Written 2 October 2023
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Leakytikki
Garden City, NY87 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
My favorite street in the French Quarter. Lots of amazing Art shops, restaurants, antiques and artisans. You can spend a couple hours exploring
Written 16 September 2023
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colesays
Colleyville, TX125 contributions
May 2023 • Family
This review is not for Royal Street specifically, but for Doreen Ketchens, who plays jazz on Royal and St. Peters Friday - Sunday from 10:30-2:30.
She is so, so good. I could have stood there listening to her for the entire 4 hours she plays!
Initially I wanted to take the kids to Preservation Hall, but the ticket price for 8 people and the waiting/line situation made me nervous it would be a poor use of money with little kids. Instead, we stood on the sidewalk and listened to Ms. Doreen Ketchens for the price of a tip. And it was SO GOOD.
DEFINITELY make this happen on your trip to NOLA. She's the best!
She is so, so good. I could have stood there listening to her for the entire 4 hours she plays!
Initially I wanted to take the kids to Preservation Hall, but the ticket price for 8 people and the waiting/line situation made me nervous it would be a poor use of money with little kids. Instead, we stood on the sidewalk and listened to Ms. Doreen Ketchens for the price of a tip. And it was SO GOOD.
DEFINITELY make this happen on your trip to NOLA. She's the best!
Written 7 June 2023
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Rebecca O
Ridgewood, NY1,712 contributions
Feb 2022
Drove through this area and took some beautiful pictures. I know you can walk around but we found it easier to drive.
Written 31 January 2023
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Matt P
Gainesville, VA1,389 contributions
Dec 2022
This is my second favorite street while I was at NO. I still think Bourbon Street was better. We walk a lot while in NO and the sidewalks were in need of repair with lots of uneven walking and trip hazards. Worth a walk but watch your step.
Written 26 January 2023
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Michelle S
St. Petersburg, FL158 contributions
Dec 2022
This is my favorite street in the french quarter. The architecture is beautiful and epitomizes Nola. The shops are unique and wonderful - don't miss Bevola lights, really neat!
Written 4 January 2023
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nat
Bradenton, FL3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
I was so excited for our visit to NO. Was so disappointed w/ the hotel. The only friendly person we encountered while staying was the valet in the parking garage. Anytime we asked questions or for recommendations it was as if we were bothering them. And when you pay that much for a room it wouldn’t hurt to give a bottle of water upon arrival. Then we had a back up of water in the room which smelled horrible and the jacuzzi tub didn’t work. Just left a bad taste in our mouth.
Written 1 December 2022
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TimeTraveler0123_10
New York City, NY355 contributions
Nov 2022
Runs one block away and parallel to Bourbon Street but a world away. Nice shoppes, galleries and almost like an oasis of sanity in this busy & bustling area.
Written 17 November 2022
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tachyonbb
Omaha, NE391 contributions
Oct 2022
In 1970 the shops on Royal were excellent with lots of antiques and other collectibles. Walking this week the sidewalks were in need of repair with lots of uneven walking and trip hazards. The stores were not up to their past reputation but some of the restaurants were still excellent. Worth a walk but watch your step.
Written 2 November 2022
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HoffySig73
Reykjavik, Iceland212 contributions
Oct 2022
Most beautiful street in the new orleans And very nice stores there. I feel more safe there then in others
Written 2 November 2022
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skydolly165
San Jose,CA1 contribution
Anything about Kako Gallery?
Frank L
San Marcos, CA66 contributions
Did not even see it there, sorry.
How far is st Ann’s from st royal street
maritimeramman
Quispamsis, Canada862 contributions
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.
JCBeebop
Minneapolis, MN3 contributions
What are the weekend store hours for the shops on Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans?
MikeBelAir_MD
Bel Air, MD123 contributions
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.
I stopped in there too and lost the little card they gave me. Do you remember the name of the store?
malcolm c
Lowestoft, UK477 contributions
Sorry forgotten
Berel A
Sarasota, FL60 contributions
what about jazz?
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Street
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- Hotels near Royal Street:
- (0.17 km) Holy Cross Hideaway
- (1.55 km) Lookout Inn of New Orleans
- (2.11 km) Macarty House
- (0.54 km) Lovely Saint Claude Newly Renovated Apartment!
- (0.59 km) Super clean home in New Orleans
- Restaurants near Royal Street:
- (0.00 km) Bennachim
- (0.44 km) Cafe Dauphine
- (1.62 km) Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
- (1.86 km) The Joint
- (4.63 km) Observatory Eleven
- Attractions near Royal Street:
- (2.19 km) New Orleans Streetwalkers Tours
- (5.41 km) The National WWII Museum
- (4.01 km) Frenchmen Street
- (4.42 km) Jackson Square
- (3.15 km) JAMNOLA