- Our list of the best things to do in LaPlace, Louisiana, features the top 46 nearby activities — including 20 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- LaPlace, LA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of LaPlace, LA , followed by 44 popular activities in nearby cities, including Metairie, Kenner, New Orleans, Vacherie, Westwego, Jefferson, Kraemer and River Ridge
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26.3 Miles
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.
26.4 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.
26.4 Miles
74%
140 votes
900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130
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At the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, guests will have the opportunity to attend a variety of meetings and conferences. The location, which has recently been renovated, features exhibit spaces, an auditorium, and ballrooms.
26.6 Miles
90%
2532 votes
1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130
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The magic and majesty of Mardi Gras is brought to life all year through Mardi Gras World. It serves as an exclusive tour to explain the secrets of the celebration and see the birth of the famous floats that travel the parade routes each year.
26.6 Miles
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.
26.6 Miles
Led by trained and experienced guides steeped in New Orleans history and lore, Historic New Orleans Walking Tours offers a variety of New Orleans experiences. Available tours include a literary tour, a cemetery tour, a music tour, and others.
26.7 Miles
88%
152 votes
41083 West Yellow Water Road, Hammond, LA 70403
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Kliebert's Turtle & Alligator Farm is home to over 300 alligators and thousands of turtles placed in their natural habitat which, in turn, can be explored on foot via the Swamp People trail. Visitors can also feed the animals under supervision.
26.8 Miles
Founded relatively recently in 1948, Nicholls State University is a public university known for its variety of distance learning programs. The location, which features a library with 245,000 books, including 61,000 e-books, competes in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision.
26.9 Miles
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.
27.0 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.