Many explorers struggled on the troubled waters, including the Spaniard De Soto in 1541 and the Frenchman de la Salle in 1682, who claimed the river’s enormous valley, including the present-day state of Louisiana, for France. Not included on our map but impossible to miss, the Mississippi River defines one of the French Quarter’s four sides.Īs it passes along the edge of the neighborhood, the mighty river has almost completed its grand 2,320-mile journey from its source in Minnesota, touching nine states along the way. This map and guide serve as a great companion to our guided tour of the French Quarter as well as our ghost, food, and cocktail tours (all in the FQ).įor more detail on Jackson Square, you can also read our article and self-guided tour focused entirely on that area. This tour should take you approximately an hour to ninety minutes if you just walk without browsing shops, bars, and markets.īut why would you do that? All of these sites are visible 24/7, so there’s no rush. This post covers things to do in the French Quarter, including tips on restaurants and nightlife as well as a self-guided tour.īelow are 25 essential sights for understanding and enjoying the French Quarter.
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