Gretna LA Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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ANew Orleans School of Cooking

New Orleans School of Cooking
  • 524 St. Louis St.
    New Orleans, LA 70130
  • 5045252665
5.0
8+ reviews, 1 sources
  • The pralines from here are the very best in the French Quarter. We came home three days ago with two boxes of a dozen each. We now have three pralines ... more on Yelp
  • OK, I confess...I was truly expecting a tourist trap. Went in very skeptical. But ended up having a ball! Chef Kevin was the instructor for the class I attended, and he was as entertaining as he was knowledgeable about the dishes he was preparing. The gumbo, jambalaya, bread pudding (pina colada ... more on TripAdvisor

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New Orleans School of Cooking
524 St. Louis St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

BAudubon Aquarium of the Americas

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
  • 1 Canal Street
    New Orleans, LA, 70130-1175
  • 8007747394
5.0
82+ reviews, 4 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible, strollers available more
  • Location: New Orleans, Louisiana (2.5 miles from Gretna)
  • A great place and not just for the kids.Check out native Louisiana rare white alligator,seahorses,sea otters,sharks,whales,and penguins.Its on Canal Street ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The Audubon Institute's Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans is a fun, but too brief, frolick for the whole family. Located on the Mississippi riverfront at Canal Street, the Aquarium is easily ... more on Epinions.com

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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA, 70130-1175

CGallier House

Gallier House
  • 1132 Royal St.
    New Orleans, LA 70130
  • 504 658-3623 for appointment
0.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: New Orleans, Louisiana (3.2 miles from Gretna)
  • Overview Gallier Hall is the former location of the New Orleans city hall. It is currently a convention center, reception hall, and home of The Ty Tracy Theatre, named for the late Artistic Director who ran the New Orleans Recreational Department Theatre. Today, The Ty Tracy Theatre is home to Julie Condy... more on En.wikipedia.org
  • Overview Built in 1857, Gallier House was designed and built by one of the most esteemed architects in New Orleans history, James Gallier. The New York Times has called Gallier House “one of the best small museums in the country,” and it is indeed a rare gem. The beautifully restored home features opu... more on Neworleansmuseums.com/

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Gallier House
1132 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

DBelleview Park

Belleview Park
  • 640 Gretna Blvd.
    Gretna, Louisiana, United States
  • Overview The playground has two structures, one for 2-5 year-olds and the other for kids aged 5-12. Custom signs and poured-in-place safety surfacing, both containing designs by the architect, ... more on KaBoom.org
  • Overview The playground has two structures, one for 2-5 year-olds and the other for kids aged 5-12. Custom signs and poured-in-place safety surfacing, both containing designs by the architect, ... more on KaBoom.org

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Belleview Park
640 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, Louisiana, United States

EThe German-American Cultural Center

  • 519 Huey P. Long Avenue
    Gretna, LA 70053
  • +1 504 363 4202

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The German-American Cultural Center
519 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053

FMini Military Museum

  • 230 Lafayette Street
    In Gretna Gun Works, Gretna, LA

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Mini Military Museum
230 Lafayette Street
In Gretna Gun Works, Gretna, LA

GNational World War II Museum

National World War II Museum
  • 945 Magazine Street
    New Orleans, LA 70130
  • 504 / 527-6012
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as the country's official World War II Museum, this remarkable attraction illuminates the American experience during the WWII era with moving personal stories, historic artifacts and powerful interactive displays. From ... more on Nationalww2museum.org
  • Overview Opened on the anniversary of D-day, June 6, 2000, this is the creation of the late best-selling author (and Saving Private Ryan consultant) Stephen Ambrose, and it is the only museum of its kind in the country. It tells the story of all 19 U.S. amphibious operations worldwide on that fateful day ... more on Frommers

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National World War II Museum
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

HDelta Queen

  • 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl
    New Orleans, LA 70130
  • +1 800 543 1949
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: New Orleans, Louisiana (1.4 miles from Gretna)
  • Overview The Delta Queen is an American sternwheel steamboat. The Queen is 285 feet long (86.9 meters), 58 feet (17.7m) wide, and draws 11.5 feet (3.5m). The boat weighs 1,650 tons (1,676 metric tons), with a capacity of 200 passengers. Its compound steam engine generates 2,000 ihp, powering a stern-mount... more on En.wikipedia.org
  • We enjoyed our trip on the Delta Queen from Nashville to Chattanooga. It is an old steamboat built in 1927 so the cabins are very small and simple and ours opened on to the deck. The meals were excellent and coffee, tea, water, lemonade, cookies etc always available. All the staff were friendly, ... more on TripAdvisor

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Delta Queen
1380 Port of New Orleans Pl
New Orleans, LA 70130

ILAKE PONCHARTRAIN

LAKE PONCHARTRAIN
  • Metairie
    LA
  • +1 504 836 SAVE
  • Overview Lake Pontchartrain is not a true lake but an estuary connected to the Gulf of Mexico via The Rigolets strait (known locally as "the Rigolets") and Chef Menteur Pass into Lake Borgne another large lagoon, and therefore experiences small tidal changes. It receives fresh water from the Tangipahoa, T... more on En.wikipedia.org

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LAKE PONCHARTRAIN
Metairie
LA

JFinish Line

  • 197 Westbank Expy
    Gretna, LA 70053-2459
  • +1 504 361 8000
3.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview In Short :Finish Line carries men's, women's and kids' athletic shoes for virtually any sport, but its strongest selection is in the running category. Most major brands are represented, including Nike, Reebok, Puma, Adidas, Saucony, Asics, Merrell, and many others. Athletic apparel such as sports... more on CitySearch

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Finish Line
197 Westbank Expy
Gretna, LA 70053-2459