Free things to do in New Orleans

Antebellum mansions, Lafayette Cemetery and the St. Charles streetcar.

1,300 acres bigger than Central Park — sculpture garden + storyland.

Free outdoor sculpture garden inside one of America's largest urban parks — a peaceful solo or couples walk.

Tranquil bayou waterway lined with local life — paddleboarders, picnickers and Creole cottages frame the scene.

Holiday lights spectacular through the ancient oaks of City Park — a beloved winter tradition for all ages.

Hop on the water for an hour — beginner-friendly, great with a friend or date.

Lace up at a city rink — date-night classic and the easiest winter family outing.

Day-pass bouldering with shoe rental — great solo workout or first-date conversation starter.

Jazz cruise on the last authentic steam-powered paddlewheeler on the Mississippi.

Upscale bowling and cocktail bar — a polished and social group outing in an industrial-chic space.

Low-stakes 18 holes — perfect date, family outing or chill friend hang on a warm evening.

Pack snacks, park up and catch a double feature under the stars.

Slide down on an inner tube, ride the lift back — silly fun with kids or friends.

Two frames in, nobody's bored — easy plan with friends, family or a casual date.

Hundreds of games, coffee and snacks — equally great solo, on a date or in a group.

Coached lanes, leagues most nights — go-to group activity when everyone's bored.

Open jump, dodgeball courts and foam pits — chaotic kid energy or unironic adult fun.

Free-roam VR rooms — works for friend groups, parties or rainy-day plans.

Soak, steam and reset — book solo, with a friend, or as a couples thing.

Tuesday and Saturday open-air market with Louisiana produce, seafood and hot food stalls year-round.

Flights, board games and food trucks parked out front — laid-back friends hang.

Two-hour guided walk through history, food or street art — great solo intro to a city.