Timeline
14:00
Walk through Dutch Alley to find the New Orleans Jazz Park. This pedestrian alley on Decatur Street often hosts free live music weekend afternoons, setting a lively tone for your visit.
14:30
New Orleans Jazz Park Visitor's Center & Headquarters
Head to the New Orleans Jazz Park Visitor's Center & Headquarters nearby. You can catch a music history walking tour or listen to lectures that explain the roots of the city's sound.
15:00
Dine at Galatoire's, a classic Creole spot on Bourbon Street. Locals eat here too. For the true experience, wait in line for the downstairs dining room, as reservations are only for the upstairs.
16:00
End your evening at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, a candlelit piano bar just a short walk away. It is supposedly the former headquarters of pirate Jean Lafitte, and the atmosphere is steeped in colorful history.
Local tip
Galatoire's requires a wait for the downstairs dining room. Go early to secure a spot before the rush.
Check before you go
- Galatoire's is open Tu-Sa 11:30-22:00 and Su 12:00-22:00.
- Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is open Mo-Su 10:00-02:00.
- The Jazz Park and Visitor's Center are accessible during the day; check specific event schedules for live music or tours.
Worth knowing
- Galatoire's is open at 15:00 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New Orleans (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).