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Neighborhood: French Quarter
A small and teeming network of laissez-faire living lounged out on the balmy banks of the Mighty Mississippi, the French Quarter has long been a port of call for folks in search of a good time and a great story. Perpetually inebriated Bourbon Street runs across its midriff like a strand of cheap ribbon tied around an otherwise rather pretty and impressively well-kept vintage dress. Throughout the rest of the Quarter, brightly colored Victorian homes and businesses, famously done up with wrought-iron features, provide a distinct and immediately recognizable backdrop for all varieties of fun. At any given moment in this historic riverside setting, some of America’s finest meals are being cooked, most potent cocktails are being mixed, and most engaging music is being performed.
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Restaurants
1,315 within 3 miles

Loretta's Authentic Pralines
289
0.3 mi$ • Bakeries • American

Southern Candymakers
981
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Dessert • American

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro
1,943
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Cajun & Creole • Seafood

Central Grocery Company
3,113
0.2 mi$ • Specialty Food Market • Italian • Deli

Laura's Candies
368
0.3 mi$ • Dessert

Spitfire Coffee
301
0.1 mi$ • Quick Bites • Cafe

Leah's Pralines
276
0.2 mi$ • Dessert

Doris Metropolitan
780
375 ft$$$$ • American • Steakhouse • Gluten Free Options

Oceana Grill
14,884
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Cajun & Creole • Bar

Muriel's Jackson Square
5,580
383 ft$$$$ • French • American • Cajun & Creole
Attractions
431 within 6 miles

1850 House Museum and Store
440
75 ftSpeciality Museums

Ask Art Gallery
1
77 ftArt Galleries

Pontalba Buildings
12
77 ftHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Decatur Street
29
146 ftNeighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

St. Louis Cathedral
8,356
354 ftArchitectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

The Presbytere
972
325 ftSpeciality Museums • History Museums

French Quarter
22,526
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

Cabildo
427
330 ftSpeciality Museums

M.S. Rau
75
0.1 miArt Galleries • Antique Shops

The Shops at Jax Brewery
265
210 ftShopping Malls
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luv2cruise2
Picton, Canada542 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
Beautiful bustling place on a warm Saturday afternoon. I was fortunate enough to be there after a wedding had taken place and the flowers in the cathedral were beautiful even though there was scaffolding. It was nice to see the bride and groom outside with their wedding party and glasses of champagne and one of the bands was there too. Recently on a cruise, I heard that there's a statue of Christ behind the cathedral and at night the reflection casts onto the back of the cathedral which looks nice.
Across the street from Jackson Square is a Cafe du Monde you can get beignets if you're so inclined looks to be a long line whenever I saw it.
I was so glad I got to see Jackson Square on this trip.
Across the street from Jackson Square is a Cafe du Monde you can get beignets if you're so inclined looks to be a long line whenever I saw it.
I was so glad I got to see Jackson Square on this trip.
Written February 15, 2022
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samjohn2002
Durham, NH71 contributions
Apr 2022
Lovely area near Cafe Du Monde and on the edge of the French Quarter. It was a lovely open air park, with artists and musicians on the side, as well as people doing readings. We were there around 10: 30ish on a Friday morning, so it wasn't packed at all and the weather was lovely that day. People were friendly and the grounds were well kept.
Written May 2, 2022
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L S
16 contributions
Mar 2022
A great place to observe tourists and local musicians. A brass band had fun playing one afternoon and people wandering about were nodding their heads and tapping to the beat.
The church is historic and beautiful.
Centrally located and fun to wander in.
The church is historic and beautiful.
Centrally located and fun to wander in.
Written March 18, 2022
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craig1086
Atlanta, GA704 contributions
Apr 2022
Jackson Square is a decent-sized park located in the French Quarter. You can get a picturesque view if you go over to the waterfront platform stage where the stone cannon statue is. The Square was super busy due to tourists all over the place for French Quarter Fest. The church there is the same, and normally there are art vendors around all sides of the square selling their pieces. Since it was FQF, there were live musicians playing in the square, as well as over on the waterfront. If you're here, go ahead and stop by Café Du Monde for those notable beignets and coffee. If you're strolling through, just slide on over to Bourbon St. & hit one of the bars(I'd recommend The Swamp).
Written April 26, 2022
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Dallas, TX213 contributions
Mar 2022
Jackson Square is a tourist trap, full of souvenir shops, a church, artists, people selling and shopping, and Cafe Du Monde right across the street. It’s a nice park—full of benches to sit and relax and a nice place to walk around.
Scenery 🌳: 5/5
Shopping 🛍: 4/5
I even bought this cute little trumpet!
Scenery 🌳: 5/5
Shopping 🛍: 4/5
I even bought this cute little trumpet!
Written March 17, 2022
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borrum
London, UK963 contributions
Apr 2022
Jackson Square is a National Historic Landmark in the centre of New Orleans French Quarter. At its centre is a bronze statue of Andrew Jackson, hero of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, and subsequently the 7th US President.
Every year the Square attracts a host of visitors. Artists display their work on the outside of the iron fence. Tourists and locals often have their portrait drawn in this remarkable “open-air studio.” Another option is to partake of coffee and beignets from a nearby cafe, and to enjoy “people watching”in the Square.
Written April 5, 2022
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Randy M
17 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Always entertaining. Always new. A street performers jazz band drew a large crowd when we were there. Plenty of benches to relax in quiet or watch people/ performers. St Louis Cathedral, Cafe du Monde and ever changing free entertainment. Puts tourist traps to shame
Written January 7, 2022
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Sarah D
De Pere, WI75 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
Very interesting area lots of little shops surround the area. The square itself is clean and easy to take pictures. Performers, tarot cards readers, artists, surrounded the outside. The weather was very windy so I think it was at much smaller volume.
Written March 22, 2022
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Judith Hammerschmidt
Durham, NC32 contributions
Apr 2022
Jackson Square always has something going. On our visit, it was a dance troop that brought people up from the audience. Three little kids had the best time mimicking the dance moves. On a bright and sunny day there is always an art show. Just charming!
Written April 6, 2022
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Carla C
Clearwater, FL46 contributions
Jun 2021
We visited New Orleans during the month of June. Jackson Square is definitely one of the top attractions to visit in NOLA, and it was totally worth visiting! The city of New Orleans was ruled by the French and by the Spanish before the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. The Spanish influence is reflected in the colonial Spanish architecture such as in this beautiful cathedral. The surrounding area was clean and though it was a bit crowded, we were able to take great pictures and record videos without having a multitude of people in the background. There was live music and local vendors when we visited, and we loved every second of this trip!! We will definitely return!! :)
Side Note: I did not visit Jackson Square after 6pm, apparently there are a lot of homeless around the area after that time. We walked around Jackson Square on different days around 1-4pm, and we did not see a lot of homeless around the cathedral.
Side Note: I did not visit Jackson Square after 6pm, apparently there are a lot of homeless around the area after that time. We walked around Jackson Square on different days around 1-4pm, and we did not see a lot of homeless around the cathedral.
Written August 8, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Kyle D
46 contributions
How much time is needed to get the Jackson square “experience “
mandolin33333
Ottawa, IL53 contributions
An hour or so. It’s wonderful
Beth S
Mobile, Alabama63 contributions
Closest, decent-priced parking to French Quarter during a weekday? for at least 1/2 day?
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Hermitage, PA5 contributions
There are plenty of parking lots. If you do a bing map search for lots close to your location or you can park further out and take the trolley cars in.
loggs
Aberdeen, UK24 contributions
Visiting in January pre cruise for a day and a half, and looking for recommendations for goof family things to see and do with kids aged 13, 11 and 7.
hashemsherif
Tinton Falls, NJ56 contributions
For young people, the difference in tastes between 13 years and 17 years is large so it is difficult to give you a definite recommendation. There are many activities in the Square itself, from jugglers, palm readers, musicians, that could suit the many tastes for the wide You could visit the cathedral and the Cabildo or good get a beignet in the Café du Monde (but the long lines may deter you). You could walk along to the French Market and the Jazz museum and stop by the many stalls on the way (about half a day).
A 3 hour tour of New Orleans could give you an overview of the the history and then you can continue the visit yourself . You could also take the Saint Charles streetcar to Uptown and eat in one of the districts restaurants.
AdamMorgan85
Sittingbourne, UK150 contributions
How much are the horse and carriage rides?
Cory R
23 contributions
It’s $40 a person no reservation required just hop on and ride. Ours was an hour and included a visit to the cemetery and a great tour guide named Brandon. Well worth it!
Ashley Nguyen
Beaumont, TX10 contributions
Is there a certain time that it's open?
63mimi
136 contributions
Hi. The actual park is open 8-6 every day. Have fun 😀
Ashley Nguyen
Beaumont, TX10 contributions
Is there a certain time that it's open?
Kendu24
265 contributions
The square itself is open everyday, 8am to 7pm. Most shops and restaurants around the square are open much later.
Amanda M
Florianopolis, SC212 contributions
Olá, e sobre o reveillon na cidade, você realmente recomenda, vale a pena? Qual melhor local você indica para passar a virada, pela sua experiência: restaurante, na rua, nos barcos?
Agnes M
Brasilia, DF509 contributions
nunca passei o réveillon em Nova Orleans então não posso dizer se é bom ou ruim deve ser muito cheio com certeza e bastante animado por causa do Rio Mississipi ser tão Grande pode ser interessante assistir de algum barco mas eu não poderia te precisar já que não passei o ano novo lá.
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- Hotels near Jackson Square:
- (0.10 mi) Place d'Armes Hotel
- (0.14 mi) French Market Inn
- (0.15 mi) Bourbon Orleans Hotel
- (0.19 mi) Saint Philip Residence
- (0.18 mi) Omni Royal Orleans
- Restaurants near Jackson Square:
- (0.07 mi) Doris Metropolitan
- (0.07 mi) Muriel's Jackson Square
- (0.08 mi) Kilwins New Orleans
- (0.09 mi) Pirates Alley Cafe
- (0.11 mi) Spitfire Coffee
- Attractions near Jackson Square:
- (0.01 mi) Traveling Jester Tours
- (0.01 mi) 1850 House Museum and Store
- (0.01 mi) Ask Art Gallery
- (0.01 mi) New Orleans Tours in Spanish & Tours in Italian
- (0.01 mi) Pontalba Buildings