Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gretna, LA

  • The list below includes 63 free or cheap things to do in or near Gretna, Louisiana, including 54 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Sports Facilities/Fields, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • From Gretna City Park to Gretna Heritage Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gretna and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner and Barataria.
  • The list below includes 63 free or cheap things to do in or near Gretna, Louisiana, including 54 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Sports Facilities/Fields, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • From Gretna City Park to Gretna Heritage Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gretna and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner and Barataria.
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29.8 Miles
100% 10 votes
Fishing Slidell, LA 70461 MoreLess Info
Therapy Charters provides fishing boats for the entire family and can accommodate up to 6 people per boat. They also offer Kayak adventures in Biloxi Marsh for shallow water Redfishing with light tackle or fly rods.
29.8 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks 1701 Bayou Ln, Slidell, LA 70458 MoreLess Info
Located along Bayou Bonfouca, Heritage Park provides a boat launch, park benches, a playground, splash pad and open grass areas. The park has picnic facilities including tables and shelters and paved paths suitable for walking and jogging.
29.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Slidell, LA 70461 MoreLess Info
Guests enjoy walking the boardwalk at the White Kitchen Nature Preserve. The wildlife refuge boasts a number of bald eagle nests, alligators, and other animals that can be seen on any given day.
30.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 23135 Hwy 190 E, Mandeville, LA 70470 MoreLess Info
With the mission of educating the public about nature conservation, Northlake Nature Center is a volunteer run organization situated in the middle of a bayou. The center is surrounded with trails for visitors to explore the surrounding wetlands.
30.2 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks 35122 Camp Salmen Road, Slidell, LA 70460 MoreLess Info
Camp Salmen Nature Park offers 130 acres of nature trails, where visitors can observe many different animals and plant life. A playground is located on site, and an amphitheater and 3 pavilions are available for rent.
30.4 Miles
45% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 1950 Gause Blvd W, Slidell, LA 70460 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, The Grand 16 - Slidell displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, high-back rocking chairs, 3D movies, D-BOX motion seats, a game room and a concession area.
30.9 Miles
96% 23 votes
Cultural Centers 675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, LA 70448 MoreLess Info
A visitor center and a biking trail experience, the Mandeville Trailhead Cultural Interpretive Center exhibits local products and art, and trails which connect several communities.
30.9 Miles
100% 7 votes
Music Venue 840 Lamarque Street, Mandeville, LA 70448 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1984, Ruby's Roadhouse is a bar that features local and national bands, as well as performers from across the globe. During the week pool and dart tournaments are held, as well as daily trivia contests.
31.0 Miles
25% 8 votes
Skating Rinks 1421 Gause Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458 MoreLess Info
Skater's Paradise is an indoor roller skating rink and arcade room. Public skating events and lessons are featured, as well as private parties and a full gift shop on-site.
31.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Fishing 311 cedarwood at., Mandeville, LA MoreLess Info
From trout to triple tail, Living A Dream Guide Service with Captain Eric Dumas offers visitors a kid friendly fishing trip experience on Lake Pontchartrain. The captain's favorite fishing spots are under the bridges of the lake.
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