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Jackson Square

615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116
800-800-0550
Ranked #9 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 676 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Arts and crafts
Description: Fun area with street painters, musicians and jugglers.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Meadville, MS
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

nothing says NOLA like Jackson Square, the sounds and sights are great for people watching More

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Birmingham, Alabama
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

This is a place has a lot of artist showing there work also a good place to sit down and enjoy the view More

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New York City, New York
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

Jackson Square offers shady spots to sit under a tree and listen to the music from the various musicians playing on the nearby streets. Lots of street artists, psychics and balloon artists, not to mention all of the nearby shops and the famous Cafe du Monde. More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

This is the main square in the middle of the French Quarter. There are shops and restaurants all around. I would recommend Muriels on the NE corner for lunch or dinner. Stanley, across the street from Muriels, has some of the best breakfast/brunch options. The world famous Cafe Du Monde is on the SE corner. Due south are the steps... More

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Los Gatos
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

No matter what time of day you go, there is always something going on here. Best part is the Cafe Du Monde is right across the street where you can get the best beignets in town. More

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Ohio
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

The entertainment and artists are not very good, but it is a nice change from Bourbon Street. Full of palm readers and fortune tellers later at night. Some nice restaurants are in the area, and it is a great place for an evening stroll. Homeless people tend to gather around the area, but they don't approach you. More

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Clanton, Alabama, United States
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

I would definitely recommend Jackson Square to anyone visiting New Orleans. Lots of great restaurants nearby! More

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Denver, Colorado
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Beautiful! Loved all the art on display. Architecture of buildings awesome. Gardens and park nice. More

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New Roads, Louisiana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The prettiest spot in Louisiana and, for my part, the South. St. Louis Cathedral and the surrounding square are right up there with any Italian piazza, with the exception of St. Mark's in Venice--certainly nothing else like it in America! More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

good to shop stroll sit ant wach people and some fine restaurants in the area More

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