Gay bars and nightclubs abound in New Orleans. These are just a few of the venues sure to get your adrenaline flowing:

The Bourbon Pub and Parade
Said to be the city's largest nightclub, this dance club keeps things hopping in New Orleans.

801 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 529-2107

Café Lafitte in Exile
The oldest gay bar in the country, and an essential part of any visit to New Orleans.

901 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 522-8397

Oz
This high-energy dance club draws excitement-seekers from around the world.

800 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 593-9491

Good Friends Bar
"Snappy casual" is the term that comes to mind for this popular hang-out that serves up a great atmosphere complete with sing-a-longs, but in a good way.

740 Dauphine St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 566-7191

For a comprehensive list of gay bars in New Orleans, visit the city's official site.

Southern Decadence attracts hundreds of thousands of LGBT revelers for Labor Day Weekend.
www.southerndecadence.net

Gay Easter Parade
Spirit and creativity mark this colorful yearly event.
www.gayeasterparade.com

Gay Pride New Orleans
Not surprisingly, the Crescent City gives this annual, high-profile event its own unique spin. www.gayprideneworleans.com

The Besh Steakhouse at Harrah's
The national acclaim this outstanding restaurant has garnered can't adequately prepare you for the pleasures that await your palate at The Besh Steakhouse.
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From high-end boutiques to outlets catering to the budget-conscious, New Orleans offers shopping that's beyond divine.

The Shops at Canal Place
This mall features the finest in clothing and more, with Kenneth Cole, Williams-Sonoma, Brooks Brothers and SAKS Fifth Avenue, just to name a few.
www.theshopsatcanalplace.com

Riverwalk Marketplace
Riverwalk is adjacent to the Convention Center and Aquarium of the Americas, and is a shopper's paradise. www.riverwalkmarketplace.com

Magazine Street
From art to antiques, Magazine Street is a lively, thriving area bound to surprise and delight.
www.magazinestreet.com

New Orleans Arts District
This vibrant area boasts some of the most intriguing fine art galleries anywhere. www.neworleansart.org

Le Chat Noir
You haven't fully taken in New Orleans until you sample its thriving cabaret culture. Le Chat Noir is a great place to start. www.cabaretlechatnoir.com

Golden Lantern
One of the few remaining real neighborhood bars in the French Quarter, attracting a real eclectic mix of people.

More New Orleans Sites

Official City of New Orleans Tourism Site
www.neworleansonline.com

Experience New Orleans
www.experienceneworleans.com

Everything New Orleans
www.nola.com

Indulgence Required
www.neworleans.com

More Things to Do in New Orleans

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Audubon Zoo
Bourbon Street
Farmers Market
French Market
Garden District
Jackson Square
National D-Day Museum
New Orleans Museum of Art
New Orleans Streetcars
Plantation Tours