For me Jackson Square is the heart of New Orleans. In the morning take a guided walking tour of the French Quarter to learn about the history and culture of NOLA and at the end return to Jackson Square to explore at your leisure. Relax, have a cocktail, visit the shops, or just sit and enjoy your surroundings. Hungry? Buy... More

The riverboat tour is nice. we went during the day, but the evening cruise would have been better since they have a better band that plays the whole tour. There was only 20-30 minutes of music on this 2 hour tour but the narration was cool.

What's great about Jackson Square is that it is bordered by lots of fun and interesting things- the cathedral, the beignet place called Cafe du Monde, the French quater, etc. When we were there it was dumping rain and we still had fun! It was just a quick stroll across the street to the riverwalk, too, which had some really... More

A lovely oasis in the middle of the French Quarter, a really nice place to stop and relax. Green space abounds, surrounded on all four sides by low key, non-aggressive street vendors, painters and psychics. Still, I never felt threatened or concerned, I could just sit and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. NOte: Public washrooms are in the mall... More

Loved this area! Got off the streetcar at Bourbon st and walked through the side streets till we came to Jackson sq What a riot of colour everywhere, bands playing and and painters all around. Step inside the beautiful cathedral, it`s not to be missed!

Jackson Square is like a moving painting...it is always fascinating but never the same. At any given time of the day, you can find art for sale, tarot card readings, performance artists, carriage rides, and beautiful scenery. It is definitely unique!

So many different street performers to make a visit enjoyable but be careful because some go around trying to get you to donate more than you may want to

Beautiful, peaceful setting inside the fence. Outside is busy with street performers and mule-drawn carriages. What you would expect in New Orleans.

I liked walking the square and looking at all the different street artists. I actually bought a really neat piece of art. There are lots of good restaurants around and interesting shops to look through. Worth an afternoon visit if you are tired of Bourbon Street.