Fodor's Expert Review Frenchmen Street
Faubourg Marigny, Bywater, and Treme
Fodor's Choice

The three-block stretch closest to the French Quarter is where it's at—complete with cafés, bars, and music clubs. The true magic happens come nightfall, when live music spills from the doorways of clubs and crowds gather for street performers, but it's still a great daytime destination, too.