- TripBuzz found 67 things to do with kids in or near New Orleans, Louisiana, including 45 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Metairie, Gretna, Kenner and Barataria.
- From Rock n Bowl - Mid City Lanes to Audubon Zoo, the New Orleans area offers 56 different types of family activities, including: Neighborhoods, Parks, Landmarks and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
- Home to the world renowned Mardi Gras Festival, New Orleans is rich in culture, diversity and historic architecture. The French Quarter boasts with one of a kind boutique hotels, live musical venues and eclectic night life. Antique and voodoo shops provide one of a kind shopping experiences only found in the city. Tourist enjoys authentic Cajun cuisine, strolling along the famous streets and midnight candlelit cemetery tours.
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Guides lead groups through some of NOLA’s spookiest locales such as the French Quarter
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Featuring a 10,000 square foot facility, Westbank Gymnastics Club hosts gymnastics classes for children of all skill levels. The club has gymnastic equipment like vaults, a foam pit, bars, and pads to practice on.
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Open to players of all skill levels, Gretna Rugby Pitch hosts rugby games in a local park every Tuesday and Thursday. The group also has a league with tournaments and play offs.
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Features of the Gretna City Park include a nature trail, a rugby field, a lagoon, the Gretna Observatory, and a basketball court for the community to enjoy fitness an recreation.
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Filled with nature trails, Pondicherry Wildlife Reserve offers visitors scenery of the ponds and mountains that make up the surrounding wetlands. The reserve is a popular spot for bird watching.
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Metaire Park contains a gym and a running path for visitors who wish to exercise. The location also contains picnic shelters and a playground area, making it a suitable location for a family outing.
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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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East of Causeway Boulevard Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
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Metairie's Camp Parapet Monument marks the location of a Civil War era military fortification once used by the Confederacy. The fort's powder magazine still stands, and is open for visitors to explore.
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A community park and sports facility, Lakeshore Playground is equipped with fields for both baseball and softball competitions. There is also a nearby play area for the little ones to enjoy.
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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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A large renovated children's playset is the main focus of the Cleary Playground. The secluded park also caters to recreational sports with a small baseball field and an open grass area for football and soccer.