New Orleans Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide

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Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans' Bourbon Street at night (Digital Visions)
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New Orleans Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link

  • Go ahead—take your drinks with you. Ask your bartender for a plastic “geaux cup,” and you can take your drink to the streets or to the next bar. But taking any cans or glass on the streets is illegal. As you might have figured, bars in New Orleans are open 24 hours, and some even have a second happy hour from 5 to 9 in the morning!
  • Aim for spring. The best time to visit New Orleans is in the spring, when the temperatures are mildly warm and humidity is low. Summer does have low hotel rates, but also unbearable heat and frequent storms.
  • Book very early for Mardi Gras. Some French Quarter and the Central Business District hotels may require four or five-night minimums and are often sold out by December. The hotels on the actual parade routes are usually lower-priced because they're not in the French Quarter. (Mardi Gras parades really don’t go through the French Quarter).

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: New Orleans, Louisiana

By Matt Link
Although road to rebuilding New Orleans has been long and hard in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, areas of the city that are popular with tourists now show little damage. The Crescent City's unique blend of American, French, Creole, Cajun, Caribbean, Spanish, and African cultures parties on, undeterred. Read More

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Hotels

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Bourbon Orleans

717 Orleans Street
New Orleans, LA 70116 Map

Distance: 0.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Royal Street Courtyard

2438 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70117 Map

Distance: 1.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Biscuit Palace

730 Dumaine Street
New Orleans, LA 70116 Map

Distance: 0.8 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

The Presbytère

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Jackson Sq
751 Chartres St
New Orleans, Louisiana

Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

The Presbytère was planned as housing for clergy but was never used for that purpose.... Read More

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EAT

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900 Dumaine Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Restaurant offering a varied menu of cajun, creole, and other New Orleans favorites. ... Read More
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The Bourbon Pub/Parade

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801 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: A popular destination for the gay and lesbian community, , The Bourbon Pub and Parade is one of New Orleans' largest bar/nightclubs and is particularly well-known for its Halloween events. ... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near New Orleans

Distance (mi.)
New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport 11.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near New Orleans

Distance (mi.)
Gulfport Biloxi Regional Airport 67.7 map
Baton Rouge Ryan Airport 75.7 map
Lafayette/New Iberia Lafayette Regional Airport 116.5 map

Flight Deals to New Orleans

Originating From
Pittsburgh (PIT) to New Orleans (MSY) $149
Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans (MSY) $156
Baltimore (BWI) to New Orleans (MSY) $162
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New Orleans (MSY) $168
Kansas City (MKC) to New Orleans (MSY) $171

New Orleans Vacation Rentals

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Miss Octavia's House

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR
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New Orleans Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 4.5
Sleeps: 18
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Linens, TV, VCR
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Affordable Penthouse, Amazing Balcony, Near French Quarter

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Towels, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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