Jackson Square

One of many places to visit and see when touring New Orleans. There's a lot going on here: there were a lot of independent artist displaying their work for sale, musicians showing off their talents, and the usual riff-raff who hangs out here just to hang out here. But don't let that be a deterrent: considering the amount of people who go, the general area is surprisingly clean l. I came through a bit late and wasn't able to enter St. Louis Cathedral (they closed a few minutes before) but I appreciated its outside structure and design. Across the way is the park where the statue of Andrew Jackson on a horse is set. Park was clean with many just chillin' reading books, having picnics or just hanging out. It looked mighty familiar even if this was my first visit and it dawned on me - I've seen this general area on TV and movies. Kinda cool to be able to say I got to see it in person. If touring and making a stop at Cafe du Monde and the French Market (they're literally across the way) I suggest checking this place out for a quick walk through and absorb a bit of history.

Beautiful squad and lots of history here. This is basically where NOLA started. There is a lot of great things in this area so grab some coffee and beignets and have a seat, or just take a stroll through. You get a great view of their Christmas tree during the season and the church. You'll find no shortage of tarot readers here as well.

Good old General Jackson on his horse. Nice gardens and grass and walkways and park benches. Very peaceful by the giant Church and museums.

Right across from the iconic Cafe Du Monde shop, Jackson Square is one of the must visited spots in NOLA/French Quarter. The architecture and designs are beautiful, photo ops everywhere in the park. There's always something happening around the square with local artists, palm readers, and various performers.Do it, lots to see!

I'm always and ever a fan of green spaces and Jackson Square is a particularly stunning green space right in the heart of the French Quarter.With gorgeous views of the nearby cathedral, plenty of benches in the shade, and paved pathways for meandering--there's plenty to love about this particular green space.On Sundays (or at least the Sunday we were there), right outside the perimeter of the park becomes a market with performers, psychics, and artists of all kinds. We were lucky enough to find an artist we loved and purchased a piece to bring home.To enjoy a pleasurable New Orleans springtime afternoon, once you've savord a stroll around the park and maybe lingered on a bench in the shade of a tree, head right across the street to Cafe Du Monde for coffee and beignets. Get to it!

I ventured through Jackson Square a few times during my stay in New Orleans. The first time I had just had beignets and coffee at Café Du Monde which is located across the street. It was nice to go early in the morning as it was very peaceful and the grounds were beautiful. The next 2 times were in the late afternoon and there were several psychics and a few artists set up. Thee was also a street performer. The best part of Jackson Square is definitely the park within the gates.The main focus in the center of the park is the statue of Andrew Jackson. Go check it out!

walking through Jackson Square was my favorite part of my NOL trip. This is the most beautiful park in the French Quarter and honestly the best place to be in the French Quarter. Put aside all of these restaurants and no joke. Just go to Jackson Square and have a beautiful photo shoot.The garden is kept so beautiful here and you can tell everything is really clean. I got some nice shots that I can use for my Instagram reels.

We were lucky that the most beautiful, sunny day while we were in NoLa was the day designated for a tour of the Cemetery, the French Market and Jackson Square area. I love that this area is buzzing with musicians and local artists. There was some really beautiful art here and I saw several items I liked and ended up purchasing a really cute little wooden voodoo man. The St. Louis Cathedral was beautiful and there was some really good jazz music going on in front of it. The square is immaculate and well-maintained and on either side of the block there are shops and fun things to do and see and eat.

After 10+ years of Beignet drought, I recently returned to NOLA with my Wife and Son in tow. This is a touristy area, which includes the street art (and shops) around the square, the Cathedral, Cafe Du Monde across the street, the Mississippi river a few steps beyond, various public music performances, and local charm. This is not Fisherman's Wharf or the drunken parts of Bourbon Street. We all wandered in and enjoyed the peace and quiet Jackson Square provides amongst the surrounding attractions. There's a huge statue of Andrew Jackson in the middle, which although he's a New Orleans Hero, I'm more mindful regarding some aspects of his history.

Plenty of entertainment on the backside of the square...This small park serves as the perfect meetup or kickstart location for any tour in downtown NOLA.There's always something going on - rain or shine. This visit was an early Spring visit, so none of the mugginess that comes with the usual New Orleans weather.You will find musicians, performing artists, field trips, painters, tea/palm readers, tour guides...all there. My son had a poem typed up for him by a young poetess on a tiny old time typewriter.It's a fun place to enjoy and just be. From here you have access to famous locations and streets in the French Quarter. You have access to the streetcars. The Riverwalk Mall is close by, as is the Downtown Market. We always enjoy coming down to Jackson Square, when we are downtown.The