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Jackson Square

A sight in French Quarter, New Orleans, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Jackson Square in French Quarter, New Orleans
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Why go

Historic square framed by St. Louis Cathedral, street painters and brass bands.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in New Orleans, alongside 4 places to eat, 2 activities and 2 bars & cafés. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Jackson Square and Café du Monde. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond New Orleans. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Jackson Square

    The Quarter's old parade ground, facing St. Louis Cathedral, a short walk from the riverfront viewing areas.

    Sight · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Café du Monde

    Open-air coffee stand serving beignets and chicory café au lait since 1862.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Preservation Hall

    Tiny hall dedicated to traditional New Orleans jazz, sets nightly.

    Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Antoine's

    Creole dining rooms open since 1840, where oysters Rockefeller were first served.

    Food · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Woldenberg Park

    Riverfront park at the foot of the Quarter, home of the free New Orleans Eve concert and countdown in 2025.

    Activity · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Arnaud's

    Creole restaurant from 1918 with shrimp Arnaud, a jazz bistro, and the French 75 bar off the lobby.

    Food · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Jackson Square is a stop on our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in New Orleans run from 60°F in January to 87°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Jackson Square itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for New Orleans from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full New Orleans weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Jackson Square, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Coordinates
29.95740, -90.06295
Destination
New Orleans, Louisiana

Jackson Square: quick answers

How much time do you need at Jackson Square?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Jackson Square. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Jackson Square?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Go early before crowds, then walk to Café du Monde.

Is Jackson Square free?

Yes, we list Jackson Square as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Jackson Square?

Jackson Square is at New Orleans, LA 70116, USA, in French Quarter. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Jackson Square?

Jackson Square appears on New Orleans & Gulf Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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