Jackson Square
Historical landmark · French Quarter ·
Historic park with artists, musicians, and St. Louis Cathedral views
Historic park with artists, musicians, and St. Louis Cathedral views
"Known for its lively music scene, unique cuisine, and vibrant cultural festivals, New Orleans is a major tourist destination. The city is famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations and historic French Quarter."
"I enjoy strolling Jackson Square as a historic and central gathering spot near many New Orleans attractions." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A National Historic Landmark that has also been named one of America’s Great Public Spaces, Jackson Square is the historic heart of New Orleans . Under the French, it went by the name the Place d’Armes and it wasn’t until the first half of the 19th century that it was renamed Jackson Square, after General (and later President) Andrew Jackson who was victorious in the Battle in New Orleans . Its long history is reflected in the 18th-century buildings on its perimeter, including the St. Louis Cathedral. The square, however, is also significant in Frenchy’s personal history. “This is where I first started painting, when I was a short little kid,” he says. “Those were the days. I got the green light to paint the brass bands, and then followed many of the musicians who I first met here as they moved on to the city’s clubs. I’ve spent hundreds of hours painting in this special place.” —Randy “Frenchy” Frechette Sponsored by New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation"
"A National Historic Landmark that has also been named one of America’s Great Public Spaces, Jackson Square is the historic heart of New Orleans . Under the French, it went by the name the Place d’Armes and it wasn’t until the first half of the 19th century that it was renamed Jackson Square, after General (and later President) Andrew Jackson who was victorious in the Battle in New Orleans . Its long history is reflected in the 18th-century buildings on its perimeter, including the St. Louis Cathedral. The square, however, is also significant in Frenchy’s personal history. “This is where I first started painting, when I was a short little kid,” he says. “Those were the days. I got the green light to paint the brass bands, and then followed many of the musicians who I first met here as they moved on to the city’s clubs. I’ve spent hundreds of hours painting in this special place.” —Randy “Frenchy” Frechette Sponsored by New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation"
"Spend some time at Jackson Square, a National Historic Landmark with a statue of Andrew Jackson, an open-air artist colony, and historic St. Louis Cathedral." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines