These 12 Places In New Orleans Are AMAZING – And the Best Part? They Don’t Cost Anything
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Kezia Kamenetz
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Are you looking for something fun and free to do in New Orleans? There are tons of activities throughout the city at no charge! These free places to go in New Orleans will certainly bring a smile to your face.
During the summer, Tipitina's uptown opens up their doors on Friday nights for free concerts, with some of the greatest musicians in the city. 501 Napoleon Ave.
The Green Plate Special at the Tuesday morning market at 200 Broadway St. features special foods by restaurants from throughout the city.
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On Wednesdays, Louisiana residents can go to these two amazing art galleries for free! You just need to show your Louisiana ID or other proof of residency. Ogden Museum, 925 Camp St. and New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Cir.
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Also known as "The Greatest Free Show on Earth", the amazing spectacle is 100% free, and of course, amazing.
Le Bon Temps Roule, whose weekly Soul Rebels show on Thursdays is one of the best parties in the city, doubles down on the action with their free oysters on Friday nights! You don't want to miss it, 4801 Magazine St.
The Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Dueling Oaks Dr. in City Park is completely free and full of amazing art.
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On Sunday nights, the Hare Krishna Temple on 2936 Esplanade Ave. offers a free vegetarian meal and plenty of sweet community!
St. Patrick cemetery No. 2, Lafayette Cemetery, and St. Louis No.3 all come to mind…and they are all free to enter :)!
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The gorgeous walking path here, including an amazing bird island where hundreds of birds come to roost, will be all the entertainment you need for free!
This yearly festival in the French Quarter seems to grow and grow every year. As prices for Jazz Fest have heightened, the flood of 100% free local music here is the go-to place to ensure you get your NOLA music dose.
The only National Park in Louisiana, the West Bank location offers beautiful swampy trails where alligator sightings are almost guaranteed!
This weekly free concert series goes on for 12 weeks during the springtime, and often features some of the best bands in the area.
What do you think are the best and free places to go in New Orleans? Which free events in New Orleans do you always attend? There are so many that it can be hard to pick! Let us know what you think, we love to hear your feedback!
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