We continued walking, and stopped at Cafe Du Monde (which had a line literally wrapping around the block) so instead of waiting like the rest of the plebes, we opted to just sit in the cafe for a few moments and take in the scenery. I’m not a big believer in somewhere having the ‘best beignet’ - I mean, it’s literally fried dough covered in powdered sugar. That, to me, is not worth wasting an hour in line for. We continued down the road and ended up at Jackson Square. We were surprised (and glad) to see the statue of Andrew Jackson still in tact. We walked around the square, read the signage with the history of the square, and continued on to the cathedral opposite.
Nearby:
Audubon Aquarium of the AmericasFrench QuarterWoldenberg ParkBourbon StreetAudubon Butterfly Garden and InsectariumJackson Square
Things to do in New Orleans | Louisiana | United States
Jackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase. In 2012 the American Planning Association designated Jackson Square as one of the Great Public Spaces in the United States. (Wikipedia)
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701 Decatur Street, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116, United StatesMap 
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Jackson square was definitely out most frequently visited spot, from the architecture to the street art!
We explored parts of the French Market and saw the St Louis Cathedral.
Praline’s and hurricanes in the park and by the Mississippi
Enjoying our first full day in the city!
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