Top 10 Free Things to do in New Orleans
New Orleans has so much to offer and these free things to do will make your New Orleans activities even sweeter!
1. Comedy Gold at the House of Blues
Comedy Gold is the House of Blues’ Wednesday night comedy series, featuring some of the Crescent City’s best and brightest up-and-coming comedians. The show is free and we know how valuable a good laugh can be. Wednesdays; 7 p.m.
2. Free Concert Series
YLC Wednesday at the Square is a free concert series that features local musicians playing their hearts out at Lafayette Square from March through May. Enjoy food, drink and good music that all goes to a good cause supporting the Young Leadership Council of New Orleans. 5-8 p.m. Corner of Maestri Street and St. Charles Avenue
Head across the Mississippi River to Algiers Point ferry landing for the Wednesdays on the Point shows, held every Wednesday evening June through July.
The musical mecca Tipitina’s pays homage to the jazz legend Professor Longhair with its Foundation Free Fridays concert series, held on Fridays throughout the summer.
3. Crescent City Farmers Market
Shop for fresh, local produce, locally made cheeses, breads, jams and more. Also learn a bit about the famous New Orleans cuisine with free cooking demonstrations at the Crescent City Farmers Market, held at various locations throughout the city every week.
4. Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Located amid the beauty of City Park, the Besthoff Sculpture Garden features one of the most impressive collections of contemporary sculpture in America. Wander the gardens, take in the art and even have a picnic while soaking in the beauty.
5. Stroll Along the Mississippi River
Walk up the levee across the street from Jackson Square and you’ll find yourself at Woldenberg Park, a lushly landscaped open space overlooking the Mississippi River. It’s an ideal spot for a picnic or an easygoing stroll along the riverside.
6. Literary Tours of the French Quarter and Garden District
See where some of New Orleans’ most renowned authors lived on a self-guided walking tour. Among the writers who called the city home were Tennessee Williams, William Faulkner, Truman Capote, Thornton Wilder, Walker Percy and Anne Rice.
7. Gallery Hopping
It seems like you can find art in every corner of New Orleans—and you can! Check out the galleries on Julia and Royal Streets, Jackson Square vendors and the Mid-City and Frenchmen art markets.
8. Glassblowing Demonstrations
See two of the hottest free events in New Orleans with a visit to the New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio and the Rosetree Blown Glass Studio, where free glassblowing demonstrations are offered daily.
9. Jazz History Audio Tour
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park honours the music that made the city famous. Embark on a free self-guided audio tour that takes visitors to sites including the Old U.S. Mint, Preservation Hall and Congo Square.
10. Magazine Street Window Shopping
Magazine Street, located in the affluent Lower Garden District and following along the river uptown, is a shopper’s dream destination. Regardless of whether you’re spending or just browsing, this strip offers plenty to please the eyes and makes for the perfect morning or afternoon walk.
Bonus: Let the Good Times Roll During a Free Festival in New Orleans
New Orleans hosts festivals all year and many offer free admission. Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival held in October, Oak Street Po-Boy Festival held in November, or Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival held in November are beloved by both locals and visitors.
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