Solo Traveling in New Orleans, Need Advice!

Hey everyone! I’m heading to New Orleans next week for a work conference, and I’ll be exploring on my own (21F). I’ve never been before, and honestly, I really want to check out Bourbon Street to grab food, maybe wander into a couple of shops, just take in the vibe.

Some coworkers are telling me I shouldn’t walk around there alone, even during the day, which has me second-guessing. The spots I want to see are only about a 2–6 minute walk from where I’m staying, and I’ll mostly be sticking to that area since I’m only in town for 3 days.

Is Bourbon Street solo actually unsafe, or are people exaggerating? I’d love some first-hand advice or tips from anyone who’s been there recently! please share some tips!

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