St Peter St
(Decatur Street)
New Orleans,
LA
70116
29.9567
-90.0628
Neighborhoods: French Quarter, French Quarter - CBD
What People Are Saying About Jackson Square
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The Background – The center of New Orleans' first neighborhood, Jackson Square used to be a military parade ground, community meeting place and execution area. It underwent major changes in the mid-1800s after Baroness Pontalba had her famous apartments erected, and the square was renamed for Jackson, hero of the Battle of New Orleans and the seventh U.S. president. You may also hear Jackson Square referred to by its foreign names: Place d'Armes (French) and Plaza de Armas (Spanish). – – The Appeal – The quintessential New Orleans postcard, Jackson Square is anchored…
08/26/05
I Love the Jackson Square Artists
by bettyisthename
I enjoy visiting my hometown at least once a year. When I visit the beautiful and historical city of New Orleans, I visit artists Sarah Stiehl and Lee Tucker on Jackson Square. They are truly the BEST in the world!
- Pros: Professional, Inspirational
- Cons: Humidity
05/30/03
Romantic and entertaining
by pixienectar
Jackson Square is a great place to do a multitude of things. For a few dollars you can visit one of the many psychics and have your fortune told, or sit for a minute and have yourself sketched by a number of artists. My husband and I enjoyed a show by a street perfomer doing flame eating along with some other stunts. The park in the center seems to be popular for photos, as we saw two seperate wedding parties posing. A great place to take a breather and do some people watching as well. Don't miss this scene.
- Pros: Entertaining, Great Scenery
12/01/02
New Orleans
by Angelina514
A little crowded at times, but definetly worth the trip, make sure to stop in at Cafe De Munde and have a Cafe Late with some wonderful Beignets. Enjoy
- Pros: historical, interesting, fascinating
- Cons: tarot card readers, palm readers, homeless
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