- 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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Authentic recipes and fresh ingredients are the hallmarks of Mexican dishes such as chicken with mole or gulf shrimp in spicy diabla sauce
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Opulent mansions and luxurious gardens are the foundation of the Garden District. Southern charm flows from countless antebellum homes with some of them being currently owned by Hollywood stars like Sandra Bullock and Nicholas Cage.
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Jackson Square serves as the heart of the French Quarter and was originally called Place d'Armes. This famous landmark that faces the Mississippi River holds a variety of notable architecture including St. Louis Cathedral, the Lower and Upper Pontalba Apartments, and the Presbytere Louisiana State Museum.
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945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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The spirit, courage, and sacrifice of the men and women who served during World War II are remembered and celebrated at The National WWII Museum. The institution itself features a wide range of exhibits covering the time period and several presentations as well as multimedia shows.
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A fixture in most major American cities, the Hard Rock Café of New Orleans is a restaurant and bar with special rooms that can be booked for group events. The location also sells the brand's famous Hard Rock Café t-shirts.
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Magazine Street is a shopping destination for guests who are interested in acquiring antiques and art works. Visitors of this site can also grab a specialty drink at one of the many coffee shops.
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A traditional bowling center with 64 lanes, AMF All Star Lanes offers open and league bowling with a pro shop. The center also provides an LED light show, a bar, pool tables, arcade games, a snack bar and televisions.
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7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, LA 70094
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Bayou Segnette State Park serves as a recreation destination providing access to nearby swamps and marshes where visitors can enjoy camping, boating, wildlife watching and more.
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More than just a place to shop, the French Market offers various food festivals as well as holiday celebrations and musical events. It has been hosted on the same site for over two hundred years where entertainment and fresh food go hand in hand.
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1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Heavily damaged in 2008, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas features a 132,000-gallon Caribbean reef exhibit built as a 30-foot long tunnel. The aquarium also has a Mississippi River gallery, a 400,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico exhibit, and an Amazon exhibit.
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Washington Square Park offers guests the opportunity to go on scenic walks and to people watch in a tranquil environment. Visitors of this site will often hear music being played.