Things to Do with Kids in Gretna, LA

  • TripBuzz found 67 things to do with kids in or near Gretna, Louisiana, including 57 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner and Barataria.
  • From Area 51 Laser Tag to Gretna Heritage Playground, the Gretna area offers 55 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Sports Facilities/Fields, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • Beckoning history buffs from around the world, the city of Gretna offers an abundance of small town charm and a rich German heritage. Situated along the west banks of the Mississippi River, the city is home to many waterfront shops and dining options as well as water recreation. Other points of interest include walking tours of the cities architecture and nearby museums.
  • TripBuzz found 67 things to do with kids in or near Gretna, Louisiana, including 57 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner and Barataria.
  • From Area 51 Laser Tag to Gretna Heritage Playground, the Gretna area offers 55 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Sports Facilities/Fields, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • Beckoning history buffs from around the world, the city of Gretna offers an abundance of small town charm and a rich German heritage. Situated along the west banks of the Mississippi River, the city is home to many waterfront shops and dining options as well as water recreation. Other points of interest include walking tours of the cities architecture and nearby museums.
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3.2 Miles
86% 12635 votes
Neighborhoods Canal St to Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA MoreLess Info
The French Quarter of New Orleans is one of the most popular and recognizable neighborhoods in the city. Restaurants, hotels, sightseeing, and nightlife are focused on this area with plenty of adult entertainment on Bourbon Street and old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage rides for those who prefer romance.
3.4 Miles
99% 350 votes
Bike Tours 3017 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70117 MoreLess Info
A bicycle tour company that leads informative and entertaining riding tours of New Orleans, Big Easy Bike Tours delivers bikes to visitors’ hotels and includes baskets and bottles of water. The tours take visitors to many local landmarks.
3.4 Miles
99% 891 votes
Bike Tours 634 Elysian Fields, New Orleans, LA 70117 MoreLess Info
Visitors can spend an afternoon exploring the unique architecture of New Orleans with Confederacy of Cruisers Bike Tours. The tour leads visitors by bike to historic and cultural neighborhoods like old Faubourgs, the French Quarter, and other districts.
3.5 Miles
95% 5168 votes
Historic Districts Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 MoreLess Info
Royal Street is one of the oldest streets in the city of New Orleans with plenty of well-preserved buildings and stunning flowers seeming to grow around the architecture itself. Lively street performers make this section of the city part of their daily routines as well.
3.5 Miles
84% 19 votes
Parks 700 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA MoreLess Info
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.
3.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Neighborhoods 5851 5th Avenue, Marrero, LA 70072 MoreLess Info
Jefferson Parish is a parish that has a total area of 665-square-miles, 370-square-miles of which is water. The parish is home to Lake Pontchartrain as well as the parts of the Mississippi River.
4.6 Miles
88% 5135 votes
Zoos 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118 MoreLess Info
Africa, Asia, the Australian Outback, and the Louisiana swamps converge at the Audubon Zoo. Over 1,500 species call the institution home with a great deal of emphasis on the creation and preservation of naturalistic habitats for the animals.
4.9 Miles
90% 324 votes
Bowling 3016 S. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118 MoreLess Info
Combining the fun sport of bowling, great food, and live music is what put Rock n Bowl - Mid City Lanes on the map. Now renowned in New Orleans, visitors flock here to take in the sights and sounds of this unique, award-winning entertainment venue.
5.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Landmarks New Orleans, LA MoreLess Info
Riverbend offers guests the opportunity to travel along the Mississippi River and is a proper location for those who wish to go jogging, walking, or biking. The location, which features railroad tracks, is located near the Aubudon Park zoo.
5.7 Miles
86% 84 votes
Playgrounds 1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124 MoreLess Info
Storyland is an amusement park that a roller coaster, a merry-go-round, a Ferris wheel, and bumper cars. Visitors of this site can also take a train ride through the park, which includes ponds, gardens, and playgrounds.
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