Things to Do in Metairie, LA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Metairie, Louisiana, features the top 91 nearby activities — including 41 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Metairie, 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 19 things to do within the city of Metairie, LA , followed by 72 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Orleans, Gretna, Kenner, Barataria, Marrero, Westwego, LaPlace, Lafitte, Jefferson, River Ridge and Slidell
  • Our list of the best things to do in Metairie, Louisiana, features the top 91 nearby activities — including 41 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Metairie, 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 19 things to do within the city of Metairie, LA , followed by 72 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Orleans, Gretna, Kenner, Barataria, Marrero, Westwego, LaPlace, Lafitte, Jefferson, River Ridge and Slidell
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Eatery dishes out food such as roast beef with gravy, fried catfish, veal cutlets, grilled ahi tuna and pasta, bread pudding, and po’ boys
5.7 Miles
92% 8884 votes
Historic Sites 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116 MoreLess Info
Jackson Square serves as the heart of the French Quarter and was originally called Place d'Armes. This famous landmark that faces the Mississippi River holds a variety of notable architecture including St. Louis Cathedral, the Lower and Upper Pontalba Apartments, and the Presbytere Louisiana State Museum.
5.7 Miles
96% 16069 votes
Specialty Museums 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 MoreLess Info
The spirit, courage, and sacrifice of the men and women who served during World War II are remembered and celebrated at The National WWII Museum. The institution itself features a wide range of exhibits covering the time period and several presentations as well as multimedia shows.
5.7 Miles
95% 56 votes
Airboat Tours 363 Louisiana St, Westwego, LA 70094 MoreLess Info
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.
5.7 Miles
91% 23 votes
Theaters 325 Minor Street, Kenner, LA MoreLess Info
A small town theater that attracts performances of national renown, the Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts host a variety of shows. The theater hosts plays, Broadway productions, stand-up comedy, and dance performances.
5.7 Miles
50% 131 votes
Restaurants 125 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130 MoreLess Info
A fixture in most major American cities, the Hard Rock Café of New Orleans is a restaurant and bar with special rooms that can be booked for group events. The location also sells the brand's famous Hard Rock Café t-shirts.
5.8 Miles
93% 525 votes
Airboat Tours 450 Laroussini St, Westwego, LA 70094 MoreLess Info
Ultimate Swamp Adventures is a local tour company which offers guided swamp tours of multiple bayous in Louisiana where visitors can explore the swamp's flora and fauna.
5.8 Miles
65% 1963 votes
Casinos 512 S. Peters, New Orleans, LA 70130 MoreLess Info
Harrah's Casino offers visitors interested in gambling the opportunity to play table games and over 3,000 slot machines. The location also includes a dining buffet, a hotel, and a live music venue.
5.8 Miles
84% 555 votes
Neighborhoods New Orleans, LA MoreLess Info
Magazine Street is a shopping destination for guests who are interested in acquiring antiques and art works. Visitors of this site can also grab a specialty drink at one of the many coffee shops.
5.8 Miles
50% 10 votes
Bowling 3640 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center with 64 lanes, AMF All Star Lanes offers open and league bowling with a pro shop. The center also provides an LED light show, a bar, pool tables, arcade games, a snack bar and televisions.
5.9 Miles
77% 103 votes
National & State Parks 7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, LA 70094 MoreLess Info
Bayou Segnette State Park serves as a recreation destination providing access to nearby swamps and marshes where visitors can enjoy camping, boating, wildlife watching and more.
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