15 Cheap and Fun Things to Do in New Orleans

New Orleans has quickly become one of my favorite cities in the US.

Rich in history, culture, food, and music, there’s no shortage of cheap and fun things to do in New Orleans.

I first visited NOLA, also known as “The Big Easy,” with family for a weekend in spring 2017.

Our time together revolved around eating – lots and lots of eating, and I’d wanted to go back and explore on my own ever since. 

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to return for a second time in partnership with Hostelling International USA to preview their new HI New Orleans hostel. 

Located on Canal Street, just across the street from the French Quarter, the hostel is housed in a historic building and features a fully renovated interior. 

Walking into the spacious lobby feels more like walking into a hotel than a hostel.

A local artist was commissioned to create a large, colorful painting that greets all visitors checking…