Free & Cheap Things to Do in New Orleans, LA

  • The list below includes 63 free or cheap things to do in or near New Orleans, Louisiana, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Walking Tours, Music Venue and Parks.
  • From New Orleans City Park to Frenchmen Street, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Orleans and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Metairie, Gretna, Kenner and Barataria.
  • The list below includes 63 free or cheap things to do in or near New Orleans, Louisiana, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Walking Tours, Music Venue and Parks.
  • From New Orleans City Park to Frenchmen Street, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Orleans and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Metairie, Gretna, Kenner and Barataria.
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Explore three Uptown hotspots and sip craft beer paired with bacon snacks
5.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 1125 Rosa Avenue, Metairie, LA 70005 MoreLess Info
A community park and sports facility, Lakeshore Playground is equipped with fields for both baseball and softball competitions. There is also a nearby play area for the little ones to enjoy.
5.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 3700 Civic Street, Metairie, LA 70001 MoreLess Info
A large renovated children's playset is the main focus of the Cleary Playground. The secluded park also caters to recreational sports with a small baseball field and an open grass area for football and soccer.
6.4 Miles
77% 103 votes
National & State Parks 7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, LA 70094 MoreLess Info
Bayou Segnette State Park serves as a recreation destination providing access to nearby swamps and marshes where visitors can enjoy camping, boating, wildlife watching and more.
6.4 Miles
63% 8 votes
Dog Park Bonnabel at Lake Ponchatrain, 1599 Bonnabel Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005 MoreLess Info
At the Bonnabel Boat Launch Park, visitors can take a boat out onto the water or play sports on one of its open areas. The location also contains a dog park for those who wish to let their pet off their leash.
6.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue 400 Phlox Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001 MoreLess Info
A relatively small and intimate venue for the performing arts, the Jefferson Performing Arts Center / EJHS Auditorium hosts a variety of performances and programs ranging from dramatic productions and musical theater to concerts.
7.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Playgrounds 3110 N I-10 Service Road, Metairie, LA 70002 MoreLess Info
Slides, playhouses, and tunnels are among the fun attractions at the Palm Tree Playground. Other amenities at the playground include birthday party hosting, a snack bar, and a 500 square-foot toddler play area.
7.3 Miles
75% 8 votes
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The Max

Cocktail Lounge 2501 N Woodlawn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001 MoreLess Info
Known for its martinis, The Max channels the 1950s and 1960s with its decor and music choices. Visitors can enjoy a drink from the bar or dance to musical icons like Elvis and Frank Sinatra.
7.6 Miles
35% 34 votes
Movie Theaters 4486 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006 MoreLess Info
Metairie's AMC Clearview Palace 12 is a movie multiplex that shows first-run Hollywood movies. A mall theater, it features an IMAX screen. The theater offers a variety of combos and discount matinees.
8.3 Miles
- 3 votes
Skating Rinks 6711 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003 MoreLess Info
The Airline Skate Center Inc is a skating facility that features a variety of amenities and events for its visitors. Public skating sessions, birthday party hosting, and food and drink selections are among these amenities provided at the facility.
8.3 Miles
40% 5 votes
Parks 6600 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003 MoreLess Info
At LaSalle Park, visitors can take a hike or a run around the site's Nature Center Promenade. The site also contains play structures as well as softball and soccer fields.
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