Jackson Square is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

1. Jackson Square

9.4
745 Decatur St (btwn St. Peter St & St. Ann St), New Orleans, LA
Plaza · French Quarter - CBD · 211 tips and reviews

Cheryl D.Cheryl Duval: Great place to people watch.

MegMeg: The best people watching and street music is found here!

PiperPiper: Tons of people watching, wonderful artwork and great performances

New Orleans Riverfront is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

2. New Orleans Riverfront

8.4
New Orleans, LA
Waterfront · French Quarter · 37 tips and reviews

Elizabeth M.Elizabeth Michels: Nice place to take a rest and people watch! Wish We had booked a dinner cruise - now we know for next time!

Cindy C.Cindy Crook: Perfect place for an afternoon picnic and people watching.

AA: Great views, great people watching.

French Market is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

3. French Market

8.7
1008 N Peters St (btwn Ursulines Ave. & Barracks St.), New Orleans, LA
Farmers Market · French Quarter · 225 tips and reviews

Shannon L.Shannon Little: Eat some traditional cajun food, then buy some mixes or sauces to take with you. People watch. Then buy you some cheap sunglasses.

McKenzieMcKenzie: Awesome place for people watching, crawfish and oysters.

KayleeKaylee: Nice place to browse through. Best place to find cheap souvenirs and people watch

Audubon Park is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

4. Audubon Park

9.4
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Park · Audubon · 61 tips and reviews

Brian E.Brian Elizardi: Brown bag your lunch and head to one of the parks many benches to enjoy the scenic views. Fall and winter are great times for bird watching. People watching good year round.

Jessica H.Jessica Howie: Perfect place for a picnic and people watching

Mary D.Mary Dawson: Gorgeous park! Great place to walk around and enjoy the views, relax with a book or go for a bike ride.

Maison Bourbon is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

5. Maison Bourbon

8.3
641 Bourbon St (btw Toulouse and St. Peter), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 68 tips and reviews

Laura M.Laura Moetz: No, the drinks aren't expensive, especially when you consider there is no cover! Great people watching from the sanctuary of the Maison.

The Hair Product influencerThe Hair Product influencer: Good for people watching in bourbon

Lily D.Lily Derella: Good people watching spot and great jazz. They will yell at you if you try to take a video.

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

6. Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots

8.4
1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA
Race Track · Fairgrounds · 28 tips and reviews

Colleen N.Colleen Newvine Tebeau: You don't have to love jazz to love jazz fest. There's great food, a wide mix of music, great people watching ... but my favorite is traditional jazz in the Economy Hall tent. Read more.

Kelly C.Kelly Camenzuli: The first Indies Festival rocks. Good weather, food trucks and music. Perfect Saturday in New Orleans.

Nicole RachelleNicole Rachelle: Come on over and watch the horses run around in cirlces! And you may have a chance to win, if your horse crosses the finish line first... pick the one with the sillyest name :o)

Cigar Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

7. Cigar Factory

8.6
415 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Smoke Shop · French Quarter · 33 tips and reviews

Edgar S.Edgar Sarmiento: Great place to have a quality cigar and sit and people watch.

Leslie K.Leslie Koerdt: A little something for everyone! Cuban feel, Awesome staff, fabulous cigars.

a A.a A: Watch the rolling of cigars live

Cafe Lafitte In Exile is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

8. Cafe Lafitte In Exile

8.5
901 Bourbon St (at Dumaine St.), New Orleans, LA
Gay Bar · French Quarter · 39 tips and reviews

Julia C.Julia Colosimo: Hang out on the upstairs balcony. It's quiet and great for people watching.

Joseph I.Joseph Izak: People watching and great drinks

Brian Y.Brian Yamanaka: Definitely come in and say hi to Cody! Great neighborhood bar to unwind.

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

9. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

7.7
300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Hotel · French Quarter · 54 tips and reviews

Mike A.Mike Adams: Grab a Cigar and people watch

Simon C.Simon Cole: Beautiful hotel, great spot on Bourbon St. We were in a balcony room on Bourbon St which was awesome for people watching and some bead throwing.

Reserve123.comReserve123.com: Great place for people watching during Mardi Gras- make friends with someone in a balcony room!

The Old Absinthe House is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

10. The Old Absinthe House

7.8
240 Bourbon St (at Bienville St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 111 tips and reviews

Leslie T.Leslie Travis: Afternoons here are great! Lots of people watching, open doors and windows to the corner and Dawn makes the best mint juleps on Bourbon Street.

Fat Mama's TamalesFat Mama's Tamales: spend a few hours here people watching, leave a business card

Heather D.Heather D: My favorite NOLA bar. Get a gin fizz and people watch.

Café du Monde is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

11. Café du Monde

8.6
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1557 tips and reviews

Melodie H.Melodie Hollier: Great place to people watch and of course, you have to have beignets! Lots of beignets!!

Rach F.Rach F: Have a few beignets, a cup of cafe au lait and make conversation with a stranger. Get a table by the side for great people watching.

AyeAye: When in Nawlins, a must visit! I have been to this city numerous times in the past 2 decads Just order, sit back, enjoy fried dough w a sip of coffee. enjoy people watching & street performances!

Bayou St. John is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

12. Bayou St. John

9.0
1000 Moss St (at Dumaine St), New Orleans, LA
Other Great Outdoors · Bayou St. John · 18 tips and reviews

Adrock H.Adrock Holzer: People watching is the best by the blue bridge and across from the American Can company building. Volleyball, walking path, random tree swings, people exchanging smiles, dogs, picnics, kayaking heaven

Ryan E.Ryan Eugene: One of the most relaxing places in the city. On a beautiful day it's easy to get lost in the views of the bayou in Mid City. Extremely popular during 4th of July and Bayou Boogaloo in May.

Casey T.Casey Truxillo: Beautiful! Got me thinking about moving!

Cat's Meow is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

13. Cat's Meow

7.9
701 Bourbon St (at St. Peter St.), New Orleans, LA
Karaoke Bar · French Quarter · 93 tips and reviews

Rebecca M.Rebecca Metzen: Great place to people watch and have fun with the MCs and DJs. We always have a great time!

Maximum B.Maximum Burger: Karaoke and people watching. Not much else is good.

Alexa M.Alexa Megan Tillie: karaoke on bourbon street. perfect crowd pleasing kj. highlight of our night.

Cafe Envie is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

14. Cafe Envie

8.0
1241 Decatur St (btw. Governor Nicholls St. and Barracks St.), New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · French Quarter · 102 tips and reviews

Sarah M.Sarah Medearis: Great people watching. Love this place. Not bad for studying either.

addieaddie: Tasty coffee. Sit in the window for people watching and breeze on a nice day :)

DensDens: Great escape from Bourbon Street if you're in town for a bachelor party, etc. Quick coffee, some art on the walls, and far enough from the stench of last night's Bourbon Street regrets.

Washington Square Park is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in New Orleans.

15. Washington Square Park

7.5
701 Frenchmen St (btwn Dauphine & Royal St), New Orleans, LA
Park · Marigny · 14 tips and reviews

Brad P.Brad Pence: Great people watching

Ross R.Ross Robertson: Awesome spot to hang out or people watch. Pick up soccer games coconut regularly. Saw some cool art bikes as well.

Aloysius M.Aloysius McMurphy: A comprehensive display of dysfunctionality.