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Free Things to Do in New Orleans
25 real, notable landmarks in New Orleans that don't require a ticket to see — ranked by real Wikipedia notability, not a fixed list copied across cities. New Orleans is in United States.
Free landmarks in New Orleans
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St. Louis Cathedral
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New Orleans Museum of Art
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Jackson Square
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Congo Square
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The Cabildo
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Louis Armstrong Park
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National World War II Museum
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Audubon Insectarium
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Audubon Zoo
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City Park
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Aquarium of the Americas
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Old Ursuline Convent
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St. Patrick's Church
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Lee Circle
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Newcomb Art Gallery
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Ogden Museum of Southern Art
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New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
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Madame John's Legacy
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Bayou Segnette State Park
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Basilica of St. Stephen
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Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
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White City
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Pontchartrain Beach
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Longue Vue House and Gardens
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Louisiana State Museum
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Real weather data, based on the last 3 years — useful since these are mostly outdoor sights.
January
17° / 8°C
~148mm rain
April
26° / 18°C
~102mm rain
July
33° / 25°C
~190mm rain
October
27° / 19°C
~82mm rain
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FAQs — Free Things to Do in New Orleans
Yes — most major public landmarks (squares, viewpoints, parks, and the exterior of most monuments) are free to visit. We list 25 of New Orleans's most notable ones below, ranked by real Wikipedia notability.