There are plenty of fun-filled attractions around New Orleans to keep you entertained on a weekend afternoon, and they don’t have to break the bank. Next time you’re looking to explore the Crescent City, consider one of these awesome attractions around New Orleans that won’t cost you a penny.
- Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
David Barcenas/Google City Park is full of attractions, and the sculpture garden is just the tip of the iceberg. The 11-acre sculpture garden holds more than 80 sculptures nestled underneath 200-year-old live oaks.
- Butterfly Riverview Park
Sinisa Milos Simovic/Google More commonly known as “the Fly”, this picture-perfect park is a great little grassy area to sprawl out on. Nestled along the Mississippi River, visitors can sit back and watch the ships pass by and enjoy the lovely water view. Grab a po’boy from your favorite restaurant ahead of time and enjoy a delightful picnic!
- Hop on the trails at the Northlake Nature Center
Justin Redman/Google The Northlake Nature Center is about a 30 minute drive outside of New Orleans, but it’s worth the extra effort. Nature lovers will be in paradise exploring the labyrinth of boardwalk and gravel trails that will lead you through the center’s 400 acres of beautiful marshes bayous, and scenic overlooks.
- Swing by the Crescent City Farmers Market
Crescent City Farmers Market/Facebook There are several Farmers Markets that pop up throughout the city during the week, and the Uptown location will be reopening on July 7, 2020. From 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. you can pop by Uptown Square on Broadway Street and check out all of the local merchants selling everything from freshly baked breads to local produce. It’ll be hard to escape this market without purchasing a few things, but it’ll be worth it!
- Take a cemetery tour
Jason Perrone/Google Our cemeteries are hauntingly beautiful, and if you’ve never taken the time to explore one, you’re missing out. There are several that are open and free to the public to explore, including St. Louis Cemetery No. 2, St. Roch Cemetery, and Lafayette Cemetery No. 2.
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David Barcenas/Google
City Park is full of attractions, and the sculpture garden is just the tip of the iceberg. The 11-acre sculpture garden holds more than 80 sculptures nestled underneath 200-year-old live oaks.
Sinisa Milos Simovic/Google
More commonly known as “the Fly”, this picture-perfect park is a great little grassy area to sprawl out on. Nestled along the Mississippi River, visitors can sit back and watch the ships pass by and enjoy the lovely water view. Grab a po’boy from your favorite restaurant ahead of time and enjoy a delightful picnic!
Justin Redman/Google
The Northlake Nature Center is about a 30 minute drive outside of New Orleans, but it’s worth the extra effort. Nature lovers will be in paradise exploring the labyrinth of boardwalk and gravel trails that will lead you through the center’s 400 acres of beautiful marshes bayous, and scenic overlooks.
Crescent City Farmers Market/Facebook
There are several Farmers Markets that pop up throughout the city during the week, and the Uptown location will be reopening on July 7, 2020. From 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. you can pop by Uptown Square on Broadway Street and check out all of the local merchants selling everything from freshly baked breads to local produce. It’ll be hard to escape this market without purchasing a few things, but it’ll be worth it!
Jason Perrone/Google
Our cemeteries are hauntingly beautiful, and if you’ve never taken the time to explore one, you’re missing out. There are several that are open and free to the public to explore, including St. Louis Cemetery No. 2, St. Roch Cemetery, and Lafayette Cemetery No. 2.
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Address: 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USAAddress: 1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124, USAAddress: Northlake Nature Center, 23135 U.S. Hwy 190, Mandeville, LA 70448, USAAddress: University Square, 200 Broadway St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
