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Moonwalk, New Orleans

A brick walking path along the Mississippi River across Decatur Street from Jackson Square.

A brick walking path along the Mississippi River across Decatur Street from Jackson Square. The curious name comes from its dedication to former New Orleans mayor Moon Landrieu.


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About Moonwalk

 Jackson Square, Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

Moonwalk and Nearby Sights on Map

Jackson Square

Named in honor of Battle of New Orleans commander and 7th US President Andrew Jackson, the Jackson Square on the Mississippi River bank is the heart of the city's French Quarter

1850s House

New Orleans Jazz Park Visitor's Center & Headquarters

Often has live music, lectures, and gives music history related walking tours

French Quarter

Settled by the French in 1718, the French Quarter on the banks of the Mississippi River is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans

Cabildo

The Cabildo is a National Historic Landmark on Jackson Square that was built in 1795-'99 as the seat of the colonial Spanish government in New Orleans

Lower Decatur Street

Right around the corner from the historic US Mint, and the French Market

Presbytere

Originally built as the Casa Curial (Ecclesiastical House) in 1791-1813 as a matching structure for the Cabildo on the other side of the St Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square, the Presbytere is one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial architecture in the United States

Louisiana State Museum

St. Louis Cathedral

The Saint Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square is the oldest Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United States, dating back to 1727

Old French Market

While souvenirs for visitors have taken over a good bit of the space at this 250+ year old market, there are still vendors selling fresh produce as in days of old