# Jackson Square, United States: what it is and when to go > Jackson Square is a historic park in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/jackson-square/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Historic park in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · Nature, History - **Where:** United States · Decatur Street 700, 70116, New Orleans - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** MIA Miami, 1,067 km as the crow flies - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible - **Coordinates:** 29.95748, -90.06295 ## What it is and where Jackson Square is a historic park in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [New Orleans](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nueva-orleans/), where this site lists 22 more places to see, 4.8 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 29.95748, -90.06295; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 1,067 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=29.957475%2C-90.06295) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=29.957475%2C-90.06295) - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) and [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Jackson Square is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 10 h 16 | | February | Possible | 10 h 57 | | March | Best time | 11 h 47 | | April | Best time | 12 h 44 | | May | Best time | 13 h 30 | | June | Best time | 13 h 55 | | July | Best time | 13 h 45 | | August | Best time | 13 h 05 | | September | Best time | 12 h 10 | | October | Best time | 11 h 15 | | November | Possible | 10 h 28 | | December | Possible | 10 h 05 | In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. | What you come for | Best time | Possible | | --- | --- | --- | | Nature | April to October | November to March | | History | March to October | November to February | It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Jackson Square has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [The Cabildo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/el-cabildo/): Historic building in New Orleans, Louisiana · 93 m - [St. Louis Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/catedral-basilica-de-san-luis-rey-de-francia/): Cathedral in New Orleans, USA · 97 m - [French Market](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/french-market/): Market in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana · 333 m - [French Quarter](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/barrio-frances/): History · 336 m - [New Orleans Mint](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/new-orleans-mint/): Museums and art · 660 m Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Nature - [Niagara Falls](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/niagara-falls-2/): three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States - [Grand Canyon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/grand-canyon-2/): steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Denali](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/monte-denali/): highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Mauna Kea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mauna-kea/): Hawaiian volcano Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Jackson Square? It is a historic park in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Jackson Square? March to October. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05. ### How do you get to Jackson Square? The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 1,067 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=29.957475%2C-90.06295) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [The Cabildo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/el-cabildo/), [St. Louis Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/catedral-basilica-de-san-luis-rey-de-francia/), [French Market](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/french-market/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/27844554), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3157436), CC0. More about Jackson Square on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Square_(New_Orleans)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).