- 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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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.
6.3 Miles
A movie multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies, The Grand 14 Esplanade features large reclining seats and digital video and sound. The theater serves a variety of concessions, including hot dogs.
6.4 Miles
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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.
6.4 Miles
Treasure Chest Casino is a local establishment which houses a wide range of slot machines and tables games in addition to a multi-purpose showroom, lodgings and an in-house cafe.
6.4 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.
6.5 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.
6.5 Miles
Formerly known as Coconut Beach, White Sands Volleyball is a beach volleyball facility with a variety of sand volleyball courts. The facility hosts tournaments, and welcomes newcomers to sign up for league play.
6.8 Miles
Lake Pontchartrain offers guests the opportunity to go on a variety of tours that teach guests about the location's history, including the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Visitors can also purchase goods at the gift shop.
6.9 Miles
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.
7.0 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.