At sundown, Bourbon Street's partying pedestrian mall offers no shortage of nightclubs and music joints to fit every mood, taste, and expense account. Those who want to grab a late-night bite should have no problem, as many clubs also serve food and remain open all night. Local laws do not limit tavern hours, nor do they forbid the open consumption of alcoholic beverages on public streets.
Next to food, the pride of New Orleans is its music, with clubs catering to aficionados of all styles of jazz and roots music featuring artists of both local and international renown. Lovers of traditional jazz won't want to miss the legendary Preservation Hall, an austere old building without air-conditioning (or seats, if you don't get there early enough) where foot-tapping jazz purists converge in droves to hear the authentic "New Orleans sound" no matter how hot the weather.
The venerable Tipitina's serves up heaps of bar food along with plenty of local and national talent. In addition to blues, the local outlet for the national-chain House of Blues features hip hop, rock, R&B, and country performers. You'll find free live entertainment nightly at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe.
For live music in a unique setting, visit the Rock n' Bowl, where patrons dance and local performers play while the maples spill away. And speaking of maples, the Maple Leaf Bar is a legendary hang out with all kinds of live music in the Garden District.
For nighttime sightseeing, you can take an excursion on the Creole Queen and see New Orleans from an entirely different perspective while dining on a Creole buffet with live jazz accompaniment.
For current information on the latest in New Orleans nightlife, pick up a copy of Offbeat Magazine or the Lagniappe section that appears Fridays in the Times-Picayune.
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