The most famous sights on Decatur Street are Jackson Square and nearby Café du Monde.
In the late 20th century, lower Decatur Street became a center of local punk and goth subculture.
The Palm Court Cafe is a famous traditional jazz venue located on Decatur Street.
in 2022 a number of spiritual shops opened or moved to lower Decatur Street.
Nicknamed New Orleans Witches Row, this three-block shopping district includes Cottage Magick, Crescent City Conjure, Hex, Intuitions, Omen, and Sassy Magick.