- Our list of the best things to do in Marrero, Louisiana, features the top 89 nearby activities — including 40 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Marrero, LA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sights & Landmarks, and Tours.
- The results below include the top 3 things to do within the city of Marrero, LA , followed by 86 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Orleans, Metairie, Gretna, Kenner, Barataria, Westwego, Lafitte, Jefferson, River Ridge and Slidell
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6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway, Marrero, LA 70072
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Jean Lafitte is a local tour operator which organizes a number of guided swamp and airboat tours of Louisiana backcountry where visitors can view the exotic flora and fauna.
10.8 Miles
Louisiana Tour Company is a local family-run tour company which offers a range of guided swamp and plantation tours of the Oak Alley and Laura Plantation as well as airboat and ghost tours.
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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.
2.2 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.
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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.
2.4 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.
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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.
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Owned and maintained by the City of Gretna, the Gretna Heritage Playground features a large play area with structures and equipment suitable for children of all ages. The playground also has benches for parents to sit.
2.6 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.