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Jackson Square


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 292 attractions in New Orleans
Traveler Description: Fun area with street painters, musicians and jugglers.
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Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza, Scenic/historic walking area
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Arts and crafts
Address: 615 Pere Antoine Alley New Orleans, LA 70116
Tel: 800-800-0550

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5 of 5 stars
seemenot16   8 contributions
Panama City Fl
Jul 10, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Jackson's Square was absolutely worth visiting. My husband and I walked around, listened to a REAL live jazz band, popped our heads inside St. Louis Cathedral and got beginets at Cafe Du Monde. The square is fabulously maintained, the carribean/spanish flavor is prevelent throughout the area. An absolute must. more

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5 of 5 stars
Becca_C   202 contributions
Seattle, Washington
Apr 29, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

Let's face it: people are happy in the French Quarter, and Jackson Square is the heart of New Orleans. Restaurants and cute shops line the square, where you can eat all the crawfish, jambalaya, gumbo, red beans and pralines you want. Many cultures have melted together that make a visit truly unique. You can find street performers, tarot ladies, art... more

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5 of 5 stars
WaltWinton   14 contributions
California
Apr 22, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

In the courtyard in front of Jackson Square, a jazz band would set up and start playing every day. I could watch those guys for hours. It's not like a Disneyland Dixieland Band. These guys are real New Orleans musicians. Their instruments are worn and old. But they can belt out a tune like none other. They really added to... more

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4 of 5 stars
matt_from_denver   8 contributions
Denver
Mar 22, 2009
4/6 found this review helpful

Area is crowded but very very interesting. However, please, please, do no take one of those buggy tours that line up across from Cafe du Monde. It was insulting-- we paid 14 bucks each (or so) to hear the "guide" pitch drink specials for local bars and restaurants as we passed them. They are COMPLETELY bought out by the local... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dand978   173 contributions
Mass
Nov 12, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This area is much more low key than Bourbon Street. When we were there it had a street-fair type atmosphere w/ art for sale, handsome cab rides, etc. The scenery between the cathedral and the river is one of a kind. Plenty of places to shop and eat. more

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5 of 5 stars
tjwatkinspg   43 contributions
Seminole, Florida
Apr 21, 2007
2/5 found this review helpful

French Quarter Fest was ON while we were there. Jackson Square did not disappoint. Music, food, and celebration. more

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5 of 5 stars
eholden   16 contributions
Gilbert, Arizona
Mar 10, 2007
8/9 found this review helpful

Just got back from NOLA again (March). Entertainment 24 hours a day. Something always going on to enjoy. One night we watched a fantastic jazz band, another night we watched stars through giant home made telescopes and found Orion's Belt, tarot cards to puppet shows and mime and animal shows. Everyone is so friendly and loves to make you laugh.... more

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5 of 5 stars
chrissypchy   2 contributions
Northern New Jersey
Jul 15, 2006
6/8 found this review helpful

I've traveled a lot and have done extensive sightseeing. For some reason the French Quarter has a unique charm that is just moving. Jackson square is the center of it. Haven't been there since Katrina but I heard that particular area wasn't affected. Thank God. You haven't lived until you've eaten lunch in Jackson Square. more

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4 of 5 stars
andromenia   8 contributions
Houston, TX
Oct 22, 2004
4/15 found this review helpful

Jackson Square is a piece of beauty created out of a woman's passion for her town. We ate lunch in the Square and it was so peaceful. The jazz music floated in and the breeze was wonderful. more

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Jackson Square Address

615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116
Tel: 800-800-0550