User:Smcoulter/Royal St.

Royal Street is a street in New Orleans which runs along the French Quarter. Along with this street being along the French Quarter, it also has residing antique shops, restaurants, live music and hotels, specifically Hotel Monteleone. Royal Street also has art galleries for tourists to visit and discover new art. While all of these features contribute to Royal Street, this street is most known for its parades and live partying during Mardi Gras.



Geography
Royal Street runs next to Bourbon Street. It also intersects Bartholomew Street, Canal Street, Alvar Street, Pauline Street, Desire Street and Piety Street.

Major Intersections

 * Bourbon Street
 * Canal Street
 * Esplanade Avenue
 * Iberville Street
 * Bienville Street
 * Toulouse Street
 * Canal Street

History
One of the oldest family owned hotels in New Orleans resides along Royal Street. This hotel is known as Hotel Monteleone which is more than 125 years old. This hotel has haunted stories such as doors randomly opening on their own or elevators constantly going to the wrong floors. The haunted stories have been featured on NCIS: New Orleans.

Among the antique shops and hotels, Royal Street is also popular for its live music and festivities. A retired musical group called Tanya and Dorise played live music in the French Quarter, mainly along Royal Street. They played their music on Royal Street for fifteen years; however, there are other musicians who still play their music on Royal Street.

Activities
Besides visiting antique shops, Royal Street has art galleries that are always open to visit. One common art gallery is Kako Gallery. This gallery has been around for fourteen years for many tourists and locals to come see. Most of the galleries' art features historic parts of New Orleans such as the French Quarter.

Cafe Amelie is a restaurant on Royal Street that is know for its romantic courtyard. Many couples come here to share a romantic evening. This place shares the hidden courtyards features of New Orleans which also lights up during the night.