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Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Free and Budget-Friendly New Orleans Adventures - Episode 181

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Mark Bologna

Society & Culture, Music, History, Places & Travel, Neworleans, Jazzfest, Nola, Dining, Mardigras, Bourbonstreet, Food

4.8891 Ratings

🗓️ 3 May 2023

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

What if I told you there was a way to fall in love with New Orleans without breaking the bank?

From the sounds of local music in Lafayette Square to the delicious cannolis at Angelo Brocato’s, I’ll reveal the unexpected and affordable ways to experience the magic of the city - so get ready for an adventure!

In this episode of my podcast, I dive into the fantastic world of budget-friendly activities in New Orleans.

As a local, I’ve discovered many hidden treasures and affordable experiences that can make a trip to this charming city enjoyable and wallet-friendly.

I share my top picks for things to do that are either free or nearly free, including delicious food options like Central Grocery muffulettas, Roman candy, and snowballs from various locations.

I also highlight various picturesque spots for exercise and exploration, such as City Park, Bayou St. John, and the Couturie Forest. The affordability and accessibility of many of these activities make it easy for visitors to explore and enjoy the city without breaking the bank.

So, if you’re a budget-conscious traveler seeking local experiences, this episode is a must-listen.

Listen to today’s episode and walk away with dozens of things to eat, see, do, and explore. I do have one confession… well, two actually.

First, we cover far more than 52 things. It is probably more like 152 if you added up every festival and every variation, but who has time for that?

Second, not everything we discuss is free. I set a threshold of $6.

Why $6, you ask? Listen to the episode and find out!

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hmm. Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast

0:15.0

where we explore the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New

0:19.2

Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip, living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are, you've come to the right place.

0:30.0

And now, your host, Mark Bologna.

0:36.0

Hey, this is Mark.

0:37.0

Welcome to episode 181.

0:39.0

Today's episode is a repeat of an episode that originally aired in January 2019.

0:44.4

It's about fun and free or nearly free things to do in New Orleans.

0:48.3

As we head into festival season, I thought it was a good time to bring this one back.

0:52.1

You can get a free downloadable PDF of everything we cover today

0:55.8

at beyond Burbanst.com slash 181.

0:59.2

And don't worry, we'll be back with new content soon.

1:02.1

If you missed the last episode with entrepreneur and fellow podcaster Rudy Rayfield Jr,

1:06.4

be sure to check it out.

1:07.4

I think you'll enjoy it.

1:08.6

And before we jump in, a quick word about the people and businesses that make this show

1:11.9

possible.

1:12.8

First up, support comes from the Historic New Orleans Collection,

1:16.0

the city's Premier History Museum located at 520 Royal Street in the heart of the French

1:20.1

quarter.

1:21.1

Check out their online publication called First Draft. It's a combination blog

1:25.2

and online exhibition space at HNOC.org. slash First Draft.

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