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    The Moon Walk

    4.2 (18 reviews)

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    Fog on the mighty Mississippi
    Deniece W.

    After you visit Cafe du Monde, walk over to The Moon Walk. Check out the view of the mighty Mississippi River and Jackson Square. Listen to someone that will probably be there playing live music. It's a nice spot to stop and rest for a few minutes before continuing your French Quarter adventures.

    Brian F.

    The Moon Walk spans 3,500 feet along the Mississippi River from Governor Nicholls Street Wharf to Woldenberg Park. It is named after the former mayor of New Orleans Maurice "Moon" Landrieu. It's located next to Cafe du Monde in the French Quarter so it's a great place for a walk after downing some beignets and coffee. From the park you can see views of the bridge and the many ships and shipping containers that come through the river. Occasionally there might be some street performers playing music so it's a nice stroll with some nice sights and sounds.

    Maria M.

    This walking path by the MIssissippi river is stunning and peaceful. Take the time and go take a walk and take in the view. If you are lucky there will be a musician nearby playing wonderful music while you enjoy view.

    NOLA 2020/01/06 Moon Walk Park looking back to the French Quarter
    Sun G.

    No idea why this is called the Moon Walk? Maybe on the map it looks like the crescent ? Still, name aside, Mississippi River is astonishing. This beauty/monster is on the verge of splitting good ol' USA into two in maybe couple hundred of years depending how severe global warming accelerates. It has been the waterway and life line for this city for hundreds of years. Science pondering aside, the Moonwalk sits south of the French Quarters and runs a fairly long distance. At the time of writing section of it is under construction. Did manage to walk a bit on a balmy 21* celsius winter day. It's beauty, the walk and the river" is a good place to visit after all the noise and bustle of mega tourist magnet of French Quarter. If you like walks, waterfront and have a need to exercise after a heavy sugary meal from Cafe Du Monde, this is a good place to walk, run, or burn it off.

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    RuthMarie S.

    The Moon Walk is free to the general public. It has been rebuilt and expanded. The beautiful salt and pepper brick walkway is cooler for bare feet if you like They have expanded the deck area with more seating available and decorative planters The most enjoyable part here for me are the cement step that descend into the Mighty Mississippi River YES YOU CAN ACTUALLY PUT YOUR FEET IN THE WATER HERE OR TOUCH IT WITH YOUR HANDS WHEN THE WATER IS HIGH BUT PLEASE BE SMART AND DON'T GET CRAZY AND SLIP ON THE ALGAE AND GET SWEPT AWAY BY THE CURRENT ABSOLUTELY PROCEED WITH CAUTION NO SWIMMING HERE Or be safe and just sit on the steps and enjoy the pleasantries of what the river has to offer Please feel free to bring your coffee out here to sit drink and enjoy the river view up close Or a bottle of wine in the evening and watch the sunset and the moon rise

    Not really a destination spot, but include it as part of your stroll around the area when you visit cafe dumonde and Jackson square.
    Pam B.

    Not really a destination spot but it's across from Jackson square and next to Cafe Dumonde, so stroll over.

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    Bryan W.

    When in New Orleans, there are a lot of attractions to see that are absolutely FREE. One of them is the Moon Walk on St Peter Street. The Moon Walk is a walkway that allows you to be up close and personal with the Mississippi River. It's located right next to Jackson Square and Cafe Du Monde within the French Quarter, and so if you are already in the area for fun, this is a great place to stop by. Throughout the day at the Moon Walk, you'll be able to see some of the large boats floating around, as well as some fun travelers in the area. I would be careful, because there may be drunkards approaching you. Probably the best part about the Moon Walk is how old and rustic it looks. Instead of a normal walkway at a typical waterfront where you would come from a park, the Moon Walk is quite different. After passing through Jackson Square, you cross a set of railroad tracks and then you are literally at the edge. If you wanted to, you can actually go past the rocks and into the water! Overall, I think the Moon Walk in NOLA is definitely worth a visit. It's free and you get to be next to the Mississippi. I give this an "omg, I'd travel 2 hours for this!" Have fun and prosper,

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    Coliseum Square

    3.8(13 reviews)
    1.6 miLower Garden District

    I love how this strip of a park has developed over the years. It's now a lush green space with a…read morefountain where you often find children playing and dogs frolicing. Since many of the people who live in the area do not have a ton of yardspace, many make this their defacto front yard which is fun to observe and not crash (unless invited of course). Love that the trees are lush and beautiful right now despite the cold winter...or maybe because of it. Now I just wish some neighbor with a green thumb would plant some flower beds to enhance the beauty.

    This park is way bigger than I ever realized. Years ago, I worked in the Waldemar Nelson building…read moreon Prytania, and so was close to Coliseum Square. I never ventured all the way down to where the fountain is, though, and therefore I never saw more than a fraction of this cute little dog-friendly park. Why three stars? Well, I'd probably give it four if I... A) Lived in the Lower Garden District B) Had a dog. C) All of the above. So, yeah, there's a fountain (who knew?) that looks really scummy and smells like wet dog when you're up close, but that's probably not a big deal if you have a dog. Even less so if you have a dog who loves water and are looking for places to let your puppyface swim. Because there were definitely dogs swimming in the fountain. It has your average number of sketchy and/or homeless looking people, but not all sprawled out on the ground, sleeping, like I've seen on weekday afternoons in Lafayette Square. Also, it apparently closes - there's a sign that says the park is closed from 10:30 pm to 6:00 am (interesting that they give you the closing time first, rather than the usual open/close times). Since I didn't realize it was such a big park, I also didn't realize it had official hours. You learn something new every day.

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    Mississippi River Heritage Park

    Mississippi River Heritage Park

    4.8(4 reviews)
    1.2 miWarehouse District

    I came by on a Sunday to see the Katrina House in a tree not realizing there was a park right…read morebehind it. Across the street from the convention center, this is a lovely spot to sit for a moment, rest your tired feet and enjoy the green space around you. Well maintained, there are several benches, large green space. When I went there was some guy spreading the good word about the end of times coming and how we should all repent and lay our sins at the feet of the higher power and so on and so forth. There were a handful of other people in the park, I am not sure if they were with the gentleman or not.

    The French Quarter has some remarkable sites and sounds. On my recent trip here, I discovered the…read moreMississppi River Heritage Park. Its location is very centralized and very nice to hang out in on any given day of the week. I found myself here walking along the French Quarter, admiring the city and just being able to be here on a lovely but chill Thursday in November 2019. Thankful for Google Maps that alerted me to this place. There wasn't too much people here on a nice afternoon. I arrived here around 4:00pm and it was brisk. What's unique about this park was the Hurricane Katrina sculpture that remembers the story of the Hurricane that destroyed much of New Orleans physically, but not her spirit. Within 7 years since the event, the city of New Orleans gradually came back to life and the culture along with it. The House In the Tree sculpture adds some sort of sense of community here, especially when the entire region was impacted by the catastrophic nature of the hurricane. I spent about an hour here before it got dark, then left the area in an uber. The Mississippi River Heritage Park isn't large, by any means, but it does provide that open space for anyone and everyone to come and enjoy while being here next to the French Quarter and the New Orleans Convention Center. On my experience here at the park, there seems to be a few people who like to scam other locals and tourists about their shoes. The overall experience here at the Mississippi River Heritage Park was nice, scenic, and quite a nice alternative to the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter. The only issue was those scammers that were more an annoyance than anything, but I ignored them and was on my way thereafter. I did thought that the House in the Tree sculpture added some depth to the architecture and the ambiance of this area of New Orleans, even if it was overshadowed by the Convention Center, literally across the street. It was a nice time here for me and I think you'd have a nice relaxing time if you come here, even for a few moments after enjoying the French Quarter. It helps to have this space to recharge yourself after a morning or afternoon of shopping and dining in the area. The Mississippi River Heritage Park is located about 3 or so blacks from the World War II museum on John Churchill Chase Street and the Convention Center Blvd. The Hampton Inn and the Hilton Garden Inn is nearby also. Being that it is a public park, there is no admission fee charged. You can come and go as you please. It's a place to be yourself. The closest you can be to get here on the New Orleans City Bus is on route 10, depending on where you are before then. Not sure where you can park, in terms of availability in the French Quarter, but best bet is to walk here if you are staying in downtown New Orleans. There are a few benches for those who need to sit down and hang out for a spell. Pretty sure there there's no restroom facilities on site. For the most part though, the Mississippi River Heritage Park is one of those parks that adds to the surrounding community of downtown New Orleans. While you may miss it from time to time, this open space is amazing. One may not notice it from the day to day, but if you do, I promise you that it will add to your day. I know it has been for me, especially with all the traveling that I do. It's always nice to take the time to enjoy the blessing that you have. The blessings come from me traveling and it was nice to see and realize that here in New Orleans and at the Mississippi River Heritage Park. You can't go wrong coming here, although best believe you may want to not be there after sunset. Not sure how it is after dark. Still it's worth coming to if you're in the French Quarter and want something outside to see. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. The small park is well kept and maintained by the City of New Orleans. Support local! A

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