Free things to do · New Orleans
Free things to do in New Orleans
No-spend weekends in New Orleans — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.
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Top spots in New Orleans
Steamboat Natchez
FamilyRiverfront
Jazz cruise on the last authentic steam-powered paddlewheeler on the Mississippi.
City Park
OutdoorsMid-City
1,300 acres bigger than Central Park — sculpture garden + storyland.
Garden District Walk
OutdoorsGarden District
Antebellum mansions, Lafayette Cemetery and the St. Charles streetcar.
St. Louis Cathedral
CultureJackson Square
The country's oldest continuously active cathedral, the city's signature steeple.
French Quarter
CultureVieux Carré
Wrought-iron balconies, Jackson Square artists and bourbon-soaked nights.
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- Standouts right now: French Quarter, Garden District Walk, City Park. The shortlist is curated by people who live in New Orleans and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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