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Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise
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New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl
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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour
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Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour
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New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal
What to do in Metairie
Popular places to visit
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Canal Street
Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the great live music and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
National World War II Museum
Personal accounts, films and artifacts provide a thorough and informative look at World War II.
Tulane University
Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Jackson Square
This communal park in the French Quarter has a deep-rooted connection to local artists and musicians.
Mardi Gras World
Get an inside view into preparations for one of the world’s most famous annual festivals.
Frenchmen Street
You can find out about the history of New Orleans with a trip to Frenchmen Street. Take in the great live music in this walkable area.
Areas of Metairie
Old Metairie
While Old Metairie isn't home to many top sights, Lakeside Shopping Center and Longue Vue House and Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bonnabel Place
When in Bonnabel Place, you can plan a visit to Lakeside Shopping Center and Longue Vue House and Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bucktown
Bucktown might not have many top sights, but Lakeside Shopping Center and Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westgate
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Westgate. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Barlon Plaza Shopping Center and Magnolia Shopping Center, a few notable attractions nearby.
Willowdale
Restaurants and live music are just a few things travellers like about Willowdale. A stop by Continental Plaza Shopping Center is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
