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Free Things to Do in New Orleans

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New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Relax on the banks of Bayou St. John

location_onBayou St. John, New Orleans, LA
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Bayou St. John

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Watch canoes, paddleboards and other non-motorized watercrafts float along the bayou. Check out our Free Things to do in NOLA right Now" Guide here:

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👍Watch the sunset from Lakeshore Drive

location_onLakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
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Lakeshore Drive

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Benches look out over beautiful Lake Pontchartrain on Lakeshore Drive. Check out our Free Things to do in NOLA right Now" Guide here:

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Wander through the Garden District

location_onGarden District, New Orleans, LA
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Garden District

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Admire the beautiful mansions and wrought iron fences and balconies throughout the  Garden District neighborhood. Check out our Free Things to do in NOLA right Now" Guide here:

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Gallery Hop in the Arts and Warehouse District

location_onWarehouse & Arts District New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
REBECCA TODD
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Warehouse & Arts District New Orleans

4.6 (56 Google reviews)

Julia St
New Orleans, LA

Explore Gallery Row and the unique artwork, sculptures and photographs that adorn the walls. Check out our Free Things to do in NOLA right Now" Guide here:

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People Watch at Jackson Square

location_onJackson Square, New Orleans, LA
USTEN WILLIAMS
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Jackson Square

4.7 (20.1K Google reviews)

701 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA

Open daily until 6:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday:

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday:

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

At the lively heart of the French Quarter, you never know who you’ll see. Check out our Free Things to do in NOLA right Now" Guide here:

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See the Historic New Orleans Collection

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The Historic New Orleans Collection (New exhibition center)

4.7 (392 Google reviews)

520 Royal St
New Orleans, LA

Open daily except Mondaysee hourshide hours

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Wednesday:

9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Thursday:

9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday:

9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Saturday:

9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Sunday:

10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

The Historic New Orleans Collection offers free tours exploring Black history, the history of the French Quarter and more. Check out our Free Things to do in NOLA right Now" Guide here:

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Peruse the French Market

location_onShops of the Colonnade - French Market, New Orleans, LA
PAUL BROUSSARD
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Shops of the Colonnade - French Market

4.5 (8.2K Google reviews)

1008 N Peters St
New Orleans, LA

Open daily until 6:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Take a Tour of the Saint Louis Cathedral

location_onSt. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans, LA
JUSTEN WILLIAMS
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St. Louis Cathedral

4.8 (3.2K Google reviews)

615 Pere Antoine Alley
New Orleans, LA

Open dailysee hourshide hours

Monday:

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday:

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday:

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday:

5:00 – 6:00 PM

Sunday:

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The historic church is open to the public and worth visiting for its beauty alone.  Check out our Free Things to do in NOLA right Now" Guide here:

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Take a free tour by foot!

location_onFrench Quarter, New Orleans, LA
PAUL BROUSSARD
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French Quarter

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Choose from multiple types of tours and learn about the ghosts, architecture and history of the city. (link above). Check out our Free Things to do in NOLA right Now" Guide here:

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Visit the Lower 9th Ward Living Museum

location_onLower Ninth Ward Living Museum, New Orleans, LA
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Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum

4.7 (257 Google reviews)

1235 Deslonde St
New Orleans, LA

Open daily except Mondaysee hourshide hours

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

12:00 – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

12:00 – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

12:00 – 5:00 PM

Friday:

12:00 – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

12:00 – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

12:00 – 5:00 PM

A labor of love, the Lower 9th Ward Living Museum was founded and curated by Ms. Leona Tate - one of the four little girls who desegregated public schooling in the United States. The six-room house museum tells the history of New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward through the perspective and voices of those who live there. It is a true hidden gem, and completely free. Check out our Free Things to do in NOLA right Now" Guide here:

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Wander along  Woldenberg Riverfront Park

location_onWoldenberg Park, New Orleans, LA
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Woldenberg Park

4.5 (4.1K Google reviews)

1 Canal St
New Orleans, LA

Open daily until 9:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday:

5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday:

5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday:

5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday:

5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday:

5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday:

5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

From Canal Street to the Moon Walk along the French Quarter, stroll down the riverfront and watch ships of all kinds ply the Mighty Mississippi.  Also on the riverfront, Crescent Park  offers stellar city views, accessed just past the French Market at Elysian Fields. You can go all the way to the Bywater. Check out our Free Things to do in NOLA right Now" Guide here:

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Meander around one of the city’s many  farmers markets

location_onNew Orleans, LA
JUSTEN WILLIAMS
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New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Take in a cooking demonstration or two. The  Crescent City Farmers Market comes to different New Orleans neighborhoods on different days each week. Check out our Free Things to do in NOLA right Now" Guide here:

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Familiarize yourself with New Orleans history

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New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Read the historic plaques that are scattered on noteworthy buildings and public art all over the city. Whether it’s the homes of New Orleans’ most important Jazz musicians, or learning more about the history of enslaved people throughout city with the New Orleans Slave Trade Marker App, there are a wealth of educational opportunities to explore for free. Check out our Free Things to do in NOLA right Now" Guide here:

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Window Shop!

location_onRoyal Street, New Orleans, LA
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Royal Street

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Wander down  Royal  and Chartres streets to admire art, antiques and oddities.Wander  Magazine Street, famous for its eclectic shops and cozy eateries.Check out our Free Things to do in NOLA right Now" Guide here:

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