A small guide to days out that cost less
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NORTH AMERICA CITY NOTES / UNITED STATES
A walkable Crescent City sampler of public parkland, historic streets and river views; ticketed gardens and attractions are excluded from free-entry claims.
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FREEFollow oak-lined paths, lagoons and open lawns across one of the largest urban parks in the country.
Photo: “City Park NOLA May 2011 4.JPG” by Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized for this site
FREEWalk the riverfront park’s elevated paths and overlooks from the French Quarter toward Bywater, with broad Mississippi views.
Photo: “Crescent Park Upper Bridge New Orleans 01.jpg” by Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized for this site
FREEFollow public streets past iron balconies, courtyards and historic façades through the city’s best-known neighbourhood.
Photo: “French Quarter New Orleans visit 2 January 2023 - 01.jpg” by Ahuka · CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized for this site
FREEPause in the central French Quarter plaza facing St. Louis Cathedral, with artists and historic buildings around the perim…
Photo: “Jackson Square Arts and Crafts Sellers- New Orleans Sept 2018.jpg” by Michael Gaylard · CC BY 2.0 · resized for this site
FREETake a low-cost city walk beside the river from the French Quarter toward the riverfront parks and ferry landing.
Photo: “Mississippi River at the Moonwalk, New Orleans.jpg” by APK · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized for this site
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