- Our list of the best things to do in Grand Isle, Louisiana, features the top 2 nearby activities — including 1 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Grand Isle, LA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Tours, Sights & Landmarks, Water Activities, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Grand Isle, LA
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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.
47.1 Miles
The current structure known as St. Joseph Church & Gardens was built in 1927 according to the Spanish Baroque style. Adjacent to the church itself, visitors can wander through a serene meditation garden with landscaped plants and several benches.
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519 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053
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The German-American Cultural Center was founded in 1990 in the National Register Historic District of the city which was first settled by German immigrants in the 1880s. The center interprets the contribution of German immigrants through exhibits, programs, and educational activities.
47.4 Miles
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.
47.4 Miles
As a bingo hall, Gretna Bingo Palace hosts 27 games weekly and features hand held bingo screens to mark cards. Visitors will receive a complimentary card to play with on their birthday.
47.4 Miles
Devoted to preserving and celebrating the history and culture of the Gretna area, the Gretna Historical Society preserves historic buildings, maintains archives and collections, and hosts a variety of programs and special events.
47.7 Miles
The historic Gretna-Jackson Avenue Ferry was in operation in the 1920s. Although the ferry is no longer in operation, visitors may still visit the landing where there remains ferries and memorabilia about the past service.
47.9 Miles
As a sight-seeing tour, Free Tours by Foot takes visitors to the major historical sites of the city, including the French Quarter and the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. While on the tour, visitors will learn about the legendary figures of the city, from voodoo practitioners to jazz musicians.
48.2 Miles
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.
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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.