If you don’t want to shop on Black Friday, take a moment to enjoy the serenity in one of New Orleans’s most beautiful parks. From this lake, you’ll be able to see the singing oaks and an outstanding view of the New Orleans Museum of Arts.

While Algiers Point’s oldest courthouse is under renovation, it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy its beauty from the Mississippi River Trail. Not a fan? Turn around and take in a scenic view of the NOLA’s skyline.

If you’re looking for something more colorful, spice up your park experience with this amazing fountain by Lake Pontchartrain. Can you name all of the featured Mardi Gras Krewes?

While one holiday ends, another one is on the rise. Enjoy the holiday spirit with art, live music, and sights of some of the oldest buildings in New Orleans.

Black Friday can also serve as a time to catch up on New Orleans monuments. Located near the Convention Center sits this House in the Tree sculpture, a tribute to the struggles during the devastating storm.

If you’re in the mood to learn about Carnival in New Orleans, you can visit this Mardi Gras Indian museum in the lower 9th Ward. While admission is free, it’s by appointment only.

While you will technically need to step outside of the bounds of New Orleans, there are several hiking trails around the city to make your Black Friday more active. Interested in more hiking locations? We’ve got you covered.

Closing after Hurricane Katrina, the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center reopened earlier this year. Better than ever, it has a revamped walking trail and an exhibition center.

On November 22, Downtown Development District will flip the switch and turn on all of the Holiday-centric lights on Canal Street from Claiborne Avenue to the Riverwalk.

Catching an amazing sunset over the Mississippi River would be a great way to end this shopping holiday. And, if you decide to come earlier it makes a great picnic spot, too.