- 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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Diners enjoy authentic Asian cuisine including red snapper sashimi, a spicy tuna and chili sauce roll, hibachi meats, and tempura vegetables
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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.
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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.
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The Kenner City of Louisiana has a population of around 66,000, and is the largest city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The city features a variety of attractions, including the historic Rivertown district and the Treasure Chest Casino.
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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.
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A movie multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies, The Grand 14 Esplanade features large reclining seats and digital video and sound. The theater serves a variety of concessions, including hot dogs.
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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.
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Formerly known as Coconut Beach, White Sands Volleyball is a beach volleyball facility with a variety of sand volleyball courts. The facility hosts tournaments, and welcomes newcomers to sign up for league play.
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Lake Pontchartrain offers guests the opportunity to go on a variety of tours that teach guests about the location's history, including the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Visitors can also purchase goods at the gift shop.
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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.
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Constructed since 1712, the Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop was famous for being the favorite eloping place for couples. It now host weddings and can also be rented.