Cheap or Free Things to Do in New Orleans

Even though Mardi Gras is over, we still have one of the most exciting cities in the world right down I-10. New Orleans is a great little get a way for us here in Acadiana, at any time of the year. Our friends at MSN Travel have some great recommendations of free, or almost free, things to do in the Crescent City. And with spring coming up, these look like so much fun! Some of my favorites are below, but check out the whole list here, and make plans for a little road trip, ya'll!

Take a tour of City Park, which turned 100 years old last year

Take a mini workshop on glass blowing at Glass Works on Magazine St.

Enjoy free music and the legendary Hurricane drink at Pat O'Briens bar in the French Quarter

Visit the Lower Ninth Ward Museum - Everything about Hurricane Katrina, and it's aftermath, and rebirth. Admission is free

Stroll through the century old French Market for souvenirs

Get some tasty oysters at  Luke, where every day from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., oysters are 75 cents each and wine and specialty drinks are half off

Take a free history tour at Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve

Munch on a praline - a true southern delicacy, for sure

Catch a Second Line Parade, for a funeral, or even a wedding, in the French Quarter