- TripBuzz found 68 things to do with kids in or near Metairie, Louisiana, including 52 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Orleans, Gretna, Kenner and Barataria.
- From New Orleans Zephyrs to Laser Tag & Games, the Metairie area offers 57 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Playgrounds, Sports Teams (Professional) and Children's Play Area.
- Just 20 minutes from New Orleans, Metairie, LA shares the colorful culture of its neighbor. Residents of Metairie are sure to support the local New Orleans Saints in football, or head to one of the many clean parks for a game of football of their own. Visitors will enjoy the unique Lafreniere Park with its snack bars, boating, carousel, a frisbee golf course, and much more.
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Eatery dishes out food such as roast beef with gravy, fried catfish, veal cutlets, grilled ahi tuna and pasta, bread pudding, and po’ boys
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Opulent mansions and luxurious gardens are the foundation of the Garden District. Southern charm flows from countless antebellum homes with some of them being currently owned by Hollywood stars like Sandra Bullock and Nicholas Cage.
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Jackson Square serves as the heart of the French Quarter and was originally called Place d'Armes. This famous landmark that faces the Mississippi River holds a variety of notable architecture including St. Louis Cathedral, the Lower and Upper Pontalba Apartments, and the Presbytere Louisiana State Museum.
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945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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The spirit, courage, and sacrifice of the men and women who served during World War II are remembered and celebrated at The National WWII Museum. The institution itself features a wide range of exhibits covering the time period and several presentations as well as multimedia shows.
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Cajun Critters Swamp Tour is a local tour operator which offers guided boat tours of the numerous bayous, swamps and marshes around the Mississippi river.
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325 Minor Street, Kenner, LA
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A small town theater that attracts performances of national renown, the Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts host a variety of shows. The theater hosts plays, Broadway productions, stand-up comedy, and dance performances.
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Ultimate Swamp Adventures is a local tour company which offers guided swamp tours of multiple bayous in Louisiana where visitors can explore the swamp's flora and fauna.
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Magazine Street is a shopping destination for guests who are interested in acquiring antiques and art works. Visitors of this site can also grab a specialty drink at one of the many coffee shops.
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A traditional bowling center with 64 lanes, AMF All Star Lanes offers open and league bowling with a pro shop. The center also provides an LED light show, a bar, pool tables, arcade games, a snack bar and televisions.
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7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, LA 70094
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Bayou Segnette State Park serves as a recreation destination providing access to nearby swamps and marshes where visitors can enjoy camping, boating, wildlife watching and more.
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1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Heavily damaged in 2008, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas features a 132,000-gallon Caribbean reef exhibit built as a 30-foot long tunnel. The aquarium also has a Mississippi River gallery, a 400,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico exhibit, and an Amazon exhibit.