- The list below includes 64 free or cheap things to do in or near Metairie, Louisiana, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Children's Play Area and Movie Theaters.
- From Lafreniere Park to Metairie Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Metairie and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Orleans, Gretna, Kenner and Barataria.
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Eatery dishes out food such as roast beef with gravy, fried catfish, veal cutlets, grilled ahi tuna and pasta, bread pudding, and po’ boys
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The Kenner City of Louisiana has a population of around 66,000, and is the largest city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The city features a variety of attractions, including the historic Rivertown district and the Treasure Chest Casino.
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As a sight-seeing tour, Free Tours by Foot takes visitors to the major historical sites of the city, including the French Quarter and the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. While on the tour, visitors will learn about the legendary figures of the city, from voodoo practitioners to jazz musicians.
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Royal Street is one of the oldest streets in the city of New Orleans with plenty of well-preserved buildings and stunning flowers seeming to grow around the architecture itself. Lively street performers make this section of the city part of their daily routines as well.
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Led by trained and experienced guides steeped in New Orleans history and lore, Historic New Orleans Walking Tours offers a variety of New Orleans experiences. Available tours include a literary tour, a cemetery tour, a music tour, and others.
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A movie multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies, The Grand 14 Esplanade features large reclining seats and digital video and sound. The theater serves a variety of concessions, including hot dogs.
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Formerly known as Coconut Beach, White Sands Volleyball is a beach volleyball facility with a variety of sand volleyball courts. The facility hosts tournaments, and welcomes newcomers to sign up for league play.
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Lake Pontchartrain offers guests the opportunity to go on a variety of tours that teach guests about the location's history, including the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Visitors can also purchase goods at the gift shop.
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Jefferson Parish is a parish that has a total area of 665-square-miles, 370-square-miles of which is water. The parish is home to Lake Pontchartrain as well as the parts of the Mississippi River.
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Constructed since 1712, the Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop was famous for being the favorite eloping place for couples. It now host weddings and can also be rented.
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Devoted to preserving and celebrating the history and culture of the Gretna area, the Gretna Historical Society preserves historic buildings, maintains archives and collections, and hosts a variety of programs and special events.