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Here are 18 Awesome Free Things to Do in New Orleans

May 26, 2016

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We all know that travelling can be expensive. From air fare to hotels, it’s really possible that your wallet will be drained. Fortunately, there are activities in New Orleans which you can do for free! Scroll down to know more.

Hit the park

Parks are fun to hang out especially in New Orleans because the city cultivates beautiful ones. Visit Woldenberg Park right on the river in the French Quarter, Audubon Park in Uptown, and City Park in Mid-City, one of the biggest and oldest parks in the country. READING

Visit the “Cities of the Dead”

It might sound creepy but New Orleans’ cemeteries are iconic, historic, and uniquely beautiful. It’s really worth the visit!

Enjoy free art Downtown

Gallery hop at Arts District in Julia St. every first Saturday of the month for free.

Check out NOMA and its Sculpture Garden

New Orleans Museum of Art is free every Wednesday!

Get into swing dance

Get your groove on at NOLA Jitterbugs dance studio for their free swing dance lessons every Sunday.

Listen to live music on Frenchmen

You’ll be glad to know that mostly of the clubs on the famed Frenchman St. don’t have covers, like The Spotted Cat, Alley Katz, and Café Negril.

Meet some gators

Enjoy a lovely afternoon at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve on South Louisiana and meet the creatures on the swamp. Don’t forget to bring bug spray though.

Check out some art galleries on Royal St

You don’t have to spend more to appreciate art. Visit some awesome ones at Royal St and don’t miss M.S. Rau Antiques.

Free live music in Jackson Square

There’s more to the scenic views in Jackson Square, you can also listen to great music courtesy of the best local street performers right in the heart of the French Quarter.

Experience MARDI GRAS

Make sure not to miss the biggest free party in the world!

Join the French Quarter Festival

Aside from the Jazz fest, New Orleans also boasts the FQF that has become a massive hit with the locals.

Dig in the free opera on Bourbon St

Enjoy free opera performances in Bourbon. Thanks to Bon Operatit!

Watch the boats cruise the Mississippi

Enjoy the sunset on the Mississippi river as the boats pass by. Don’ forget to have a picnic!

Take a free tour of the French Quarter

Your trip to New Orleans would not be perfect without visiting the oldest and most historic neighbourhood in the area. Have it for free every Tuesday to Saturday at 9:30am.

Wednesday at the Square

Enjoy the 12-week concert series in Lafayette Square, all free to the public! Expect to meet Flow Tribe, George Porter Jr., Kermit Ruffins, and Irma Thomas.