Welcome To Jefferson Parish A Message from the President & CEO
Dear Travelers,
Welcome to Jefferson Parish, Louisiana! We’re thrilled you’ve chosen to explore our vibrant destination, which neighbors New Orleans and boasts incredible diversity across 60 miles, from the Gulf of America to Lake Pontchartrain.
In 2025, we’re celebrating our 200th birthday! Join us for special events as we honor our community’s resilience, determination and the rich cultures that make Jefferson Parish unique. And in true Louisiana fashion.
Ready to discover?
• Step back in time and immerse yourself in our historic districts, each showcasing a unique blend of heritage and cultural influences.
• Savor the flavors along our Louisiana Oyster Trail, where you can indulge in charbroiled, deep-fried, and other variations of this delicacy.
• Shop till you drop along the picturesque, tree-lined Metairie Road boutiques, explore bustling modern malls, or find a special keepsake at our charming farmers, fisheries and art markets.
• Escape to the bayou for a thrilling airboat ride amid moss-draped cypress trees and the vibrant bloom of Louisiana irises. Visit with locals and experience the traditions and intrigue of this scenic region.
• Celebrate at one of our many festivals, embracing life, culture, music, cuisine and more.
• Revel with us during Mardi Gras, experiencing the pageantry of Carnival complete with festive floats, marching bands and revelers.
• Embrace the great outdoors, with options from the Cajun culture, the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, and two state parks offering camping, paddling, nature trails and the sandy beaches of Grand Isle. Whether you’re seeking a family adventure, a romantic getaway or a productive business trip, Jefferson Parish provides comfort, entertainment and amenities for an unforgettable stay. We are Next Door NOLA and proud to share our culture, heritage, traditions and spirit! We look forward to welcoming you!
Happy travels,
Violet Peters President & CEO
Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Terrie Birkel COO/VP of Marketing
Charlene Hale Director of Partnerships & Travel Media
Kristine Mejia Partner Services Coordinator
Kimberly Ferrante President/CEO
Adam Pitluk, PhD Group Publisher
David Halloran Creative Director
Becky Williams Copy Editor
Crai S. Bower, Jacquelyne Froeber, Zack Luther Contributors
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Jefferson Parish, with its key gateways of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and Interstate 10, offers unique and affordable family-oriented dining and shopping and immersive nature-based recreational and group event experiences. Comprised of the Mississippi East and West Banks and the Gulf Coast, the area showcases lively suburban business districts and historic neighborhood communities, espousing a distinct character of friendliness, fun and relaxation. Jefferson Parish is assuredly the real connection to the Louisiana family entertainment lifestyle.
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JEFFERSON PARISH MARDI GRAS
Pre-Carnival Season Parade
Little Rascals Sunday, February 1, 2026, Noon thekreweoflittlerascals.com
Carnival Season Parades
Krewe of Excalibur Family Gras Friday, February 6, 2026, 6:30 p.m. kreweofexcalibur.com
Magical Krewe of Madhatters Family Gras Saturday, February 7, 2026, 5:00 p.m. madhattersparade.com
Mystic Krewe of Music (Westbank) Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m. mkom.org
Krewe of Symphony Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:30 p.m. kreweofsymphonynola.org
The Krewe of Nandi (Westbank) Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m. kreweofnandi.org
Krewe of Isis (Kenner) Saturday, February 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m. kreweofisis.com
Krewe of Athena Sunday, February 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m. kreweofathena.org
Krewe of Centurions Lundi Gras Monday, February 16, 2026, 6:00 p.m. kreweofcenturions.com
Krewe of Atlas Lundi Gras Monday, February 16, 2026, Follows Centurions visitjeffersonparish.com/events
Krewe of Argus Fat Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m. kreweofargus.com
Elks Krewe of Jeffersonians Fat Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Follows Argus visitjeffersonparish.com/events
Post-Carnival Season Parades
St. Patrick’s, Road Sunday, March 15, 2026 stpatricksdaymetairie.com
Louisiana Irish-Italian Sunday, March 22, 2026, Noon lairish-italian.org
Parade Route and Schedule Notice: Parades, dates, times and routes are provisional and subject to change. Up-to-date Carnival parade information can be found by scanning the QR code.
Metairie Mardi Gras Parades February 6-17, 2026 Marching band competition.
Concerts & Parades February 6-7, 2026
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EVENTS & FESTIVALS
October 2025
October 1-31
St. Joseph’s Plantation Mourning Tour
Destrehan
Features burial customs and rituals of the 19th and 20th century Creole Louisiana. The house is dressed in full “deep mourning” according to the old prescribed protocols Candlelight tours offered on Fridays & Saturdays.
October 3-5
Gretna Heritage Festival Gretna
Revel on the River with live performances on multiple stages, craft beer gardens, cultural villages, a kids’ village, food and crafts.
October 10-12
The Gumbo Festival
The Gumbo Festival’s “World Famous” gumbo is cooked daily at the festival grounds, and over 2,000 gallons of both seafood and chicken/sausage gumbo will be prepared during the festival.
October 11 & 12
Que Pasa Festival
Lafreniere Park, Metairie
Uniting people through music, food & dance. Celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture in Louisiana.
October 17-19
Cochon de lait Festival, St. Edward Parish Fair
Metairie
Enjoy cochon de lait, the art of cooking a pig over open hardwood fire, with amusement rides, traditional fair foods & live bands.
October 18
Trunk or Treat
Lafreniere Park, Metairie
Children’s activities, games & trunk or treating.
October 25
Fall Fest
Parc des Familles, Marrero
Family fun with hay rides, live music, games and fun for the family!
October 25
Trunk or Treat
Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, Westwego There’s Halloween fun for everyone with food & crafts, live music and candy for the kids.
October 31
Lafitte Trick or Treating Lafitte
Trick or treat around the town of Lafitte beginning at dusk.
November
November 7-9
New Orleans Champion Cup Soccer
Lafreniere Park, Metairie Champions Cup weekend will feature competition for all levels of 9U-14U age groups.
November 14 & 15
Pho Fest and Nola Nite Market
Westwego
Enjoy food and entertainment celebrating Asian heritage and culture in Louisiana.
November 16
Tour de Jefferson Marrero
Family-friendly biking event! Celebrating its 19th year in 2025, Tour de Jefferson is a unique way to experience the scenery of Louisiana’s heartland.
November
Taste of the Louisiana Oyster Trail Parish-wide
A month-long ‘shell-a-bration’ of this Louisiana delicacy! Enjoy discounts and offers at participting restaurants .
November 28-December 24
Shop Jefferson Parish-wide: shop boutiques, malls & specialty shops during the holiday season for promotions & discounts while enjoying holiday events.
Visit Jefferson Parish Mobile Visitors Center
November 28
Gretna’s Light up the Huey P Long Avenue Lights Display
Downtown Gretna Enjoy activities & shopping as downtown Gretna lights the way for Popa Noel and all to visit.
December
Shop Jefferson, parish-wide holiday shopping through December 24.
December 1-30
Christmas in the Park Lafreniere Park, Metairie Lafreniere Park sparkles for the holidays with thousands of twinkling lights and displays. Closed Dec. 25.
December 1-31
Gretna Holiday Lights Display, Dining & Activities
Gretna
Thousands of lights adorn oak trees and street lights. Also enjoy a live nativity scene, caroling & shopping.
December 1-31
Kenner Holiday Lights Display and holiday activities
Rivertown Historic District Twinkling lights adorn the Rivertown historic district and Kenner City Park: also enjoy weekend activities.
December 13, 2025
44th Ole Man River Half
Marathon
Rivertown, Kenner
Experience the City of Kenner like never before at Kenner’s Ole Man River Half Marathon/10K/5K/Kids Run.
December 31
Loft 18
Metairie
Ring in the New Year with great food, cocktails & friends.
January 2026
January 6
Mardi Gras Season begins, King’s Day
As the King Cake Capital of the World Jefferson Parish has the highest volume of king cake bakeries & retailers!
January 19
Martin Luther King Day
Parade, Jefferson Highway to Rev. Richard Wilson Drive
South Kenner
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and equality.
February
February 1-17
Mardi Gras Parades
Metairie & Marrero
Bring the whole family and celebrate the spectacle of Mardi Gras.
February 6 & 7
Family Gras Mardi Gras Festival; Music & Parades
Metairie
A celebration of family, food, music & parades! Enjoy live performances by national & local artists, food, a kid’s court and Mardi Gras parades rolling next to the festival site.
February 7, 2026
Gulf Coast Bank’s Mardi Gras 10K/5K
Metairie
Kick off the Mardi Gras season by joining us for the Mardi Gras 10K/5K in partnership with Jefferson Parish’s Family Gras!
February 16
Gretna Green Blacksmith Valentine’s Day Weddings
Gretna
Relive yesteryear’s charm of a romantic runaway marriage by marrying at the Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop.
February 14
Lundi Gras
Kenner’s Rivertown
Historic District
The courts of the Krewe of Argus and the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club of New Orleans meet with royal toast, music, food & fun.
March
March 14
Park to Park 10K
Metairie
10k race between two local parks and after party. Fun activities, food & entertainment.
March 6-8
Italian Heritage Festival Kenner
Enjoy traditional Italian live music, food, crafts & more.
March 15
St. Patrick’s Parade
Metairie Road, Metairie
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with floats, bands, marching clubs, and all the carrots, cabbage, potatoes & beads you can catch.
March 21
Louisiana Crawfish Boil Championships
Marrero
Over 60 teams will vie for the top award at the Crawfish Boil Championship! Enjoy spicy crawfish while listening to live music and raising money for Immaculate Conception School.
Family Gras
Krewe of Argus
March 22
Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade
Metairie
Bring the family and come celebrate the rich Irish-Italian culture of Louisiana with 100 floats, marching bands, marching clubs dancers, beads & more.
April
April 3-5
Spring in the Swamp Lafitte
Discover wild Louisiana at Barataria Preserve’s Spring in the Swamp.
April 16-19
French Quarter Festival
New Orleans
Visitors and locals alike enjoy this free festival with over 20 stages and endless food options that takes place in the historic French Quarter.
April 20-26
Zurich Classic of New Orleans Avondale
See the best golfers on tour compete at the Zurich Classic. Food, entertainment & professional golfers.
April 23-May 3
N.O. Jazz & Heritage Festival
New Orleans
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is an annual two-weekend event featuring a variety of rich music, local culture and food in the heart of New Orleans.
April 24 & 25
Migratory Bird Festival
Grand Isle
Grand Isle is an essential stop for songbirds during their spring and fall migrations across the Gulf of Mexico.
May
May 5
Cinco de Mayo Fest
Metairie
Louisiana's largest Cinco de Mayo Festival presented by Avión and Modelo Especial! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music, amazing local food trucks, lucha libre and even bull riding.
May 22-25
Memorial Day Weekend
Grand Isle
Memorial Day weekend in Grand Isle features exciting events like fishing tournaments, concerts, and community celebrations, making it a vibrant time to visit.
May 29-31
Lafitte Seafood Fest
Lafitte
Take a trip down to historic Lafitte and enjoy a weekend full of live music, local food, swamp tours, kayak rentals, carnival rides & an art walk.
June/July
June 10-13
Swollfest Fishing Rodeo
Grand Isle
Premier charitable fishing rodeo featuring competition with a cause & fun activities for the family.
July 3
Uncle Sam Jam Festival Lafreniere Park, Metairie Celebrate Independence Day with live music featuring national & local artists, food & fireworks.
July 16-18
Island Strong Music Festival
Grand Isle
The fourth-annual Island Strong Music Fest celebrates Grand Isle’s recovery with a live music festival & local food.
July 23-25
Int’l Tarpon Rodeo
Grand Isle
The oldest fishing tournament in the U.S. featuring fishing, live music, food, crab racing (kids) and summer fun.
August/September
September 13-19
Foodie Feast Jefferson Parish Restaurant Week, Parish-Wide
A celebration of Culture & Cuisine with restaurants featuring special menus and/or offers!
September 19 & 20
Westbank Heritage Festival Westwego, Alario Center
Local arts, food and craft vendors with zydeco, jazz, blues, R&B, country, rap and gospel music acts.
Farmers Markets
Check visitjeffersonparish.com, as dates & Times vary seasonally
Gretna Farmers Market
Every Saturday (except the Saturday of Gretna Fest) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gretna
Harahan Farmers Market
Every Sunday, Harahan Spring/Summer: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fall/Winter: 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Jean Lafitte Town Market Jules Nunez Pavilion. Dates/ times vary, Lafitte
Lafreniere Park Farmer’s Market & Art Market
Every Wednesday, 2 p.m.-7 p.m., Metairie
Old Metairie Farmers Art Market
First Tuesday of the month, 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Bayou Metairie Park
The Market at Kenner City Park Thursdays, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., 2nd & last Saturday of the month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kenner City Park
Westwego Farmers Market 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Westwego
Westwego Shrimp Lot
Monday–Sunday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. (hours vary by vendor), Westwego
Event dates/times are subject to change. Scan the QR code or visit visitjeffersonparish.com for more information.
Uncle Sam Jam
Seersucker Soirée Picnic Under the Lights
Sea to Table
From fine-dining restaurants to grab-and-goes, local seafood, homemade sauces and Southern charm shine in Jefferson Parish.
By Jacquelyne Froeber | Photography by Zack Luther
Inside the market at Kenner Seafood
“Here you go, my baby,”
Trudy Alexander says, placing a torso-sized platter of boiled seafood on the table. No one sitting at the booth is Trudy’s kin, but everyone is Trudy’s baby when they walk into Kenner Seafood.
As the hungry patrons begin to peel the shells from large Gulf shrimp and suck the juice from ruby-red crawfish, Trudy leaves an extra homemade cocktail sauce for the arrangement of fresh oysters on the half shell. In a blink—or in this case, a slurp—the briny bivalves are gone.
Dining in Jefferson Parish is an experience and a literal feast for the senses. Family-owned and local favorites like Kenner Seafood are the roux in the culinary scene gumbo that gives the area its unique flavor.
The not-so-secret ingredient here? Fresh seafood. From finedining menus to local chains and gas station food (known as grab-and-go out East) sea-to-table options shine in Louisiana's largest parish.
Location, Location, Location
Some people are unaware that they’ve been to Jefferson Parish. But if you’ve been to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, you’ve been here.
Jefferson Parish borders the city of New Orleans on the east and west banks of the Mississippi River and sprawls over 60 miles from the Gulf of America to the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. The brackish water, a combination of freshwater and saltwater, is a chef’s kiss that contributes to the amazing taste of the fresh, local seafood.
Louisiana residents are so passionate about their seafood that they passed a law requiring restaurants to call out imported crawfish or shrimp on dining menus. Eateries that don’t have menus must have a sign that lets the public know if the seafood isn’t from the state. This law passed a few years ago, but in January 2025, the law became more widely enforced and embraced, especially around Jefferson Parish, which prides itself on its numerous seato-table establishments.
“We don’t buy any imported seafood, and we don’t serve any imported seafood,” Joe Spinato says, pointing to the sign in his restaurant that reads, “Supporting our fishermen, we proudly serve Louisiana seafood.”
Spinato’s restaurant, Segnette Landing Cajun & Seafood in Westwego (aka, Gator Town), is also part of the state’s Oyster Trail, which was created to highlight Louisiana's coveted oysters. If you didn’t know, oysters are a big deal around here: Louisiana is the No. 1 producer of oysters in the country—about 12 million pounds are shucked each year.
So why are the oysters so popular? Louisiana oysters tend to be more tender and bigger, thanks to the mix of salinity from the Gulf of America and a water temperature that isn't too warm or too cold. As a result, the oysters never go dormant.
Local Pearls
If all this talk about seafood has made you hungry, the good news is you’re never far from a memorable meal in Jefferson Parish. Here are a few standouts that range from fine dining to casual and shine when it comes to sea-to-table cuisine.
Seafood platter with crawfish and shrimp at Kenner Seafood
Banh Mi Boys Sandwiches, Metairie
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Drive too fast and you may pass this gas station-adjacent gem down Airline Drive. But once you see the bright, colorful mural at the entrance of Banh Mi Boys Sandwiches, you won’t forget it.
Inside, the sandwich shop is humble, with one register and five stools. The 20-plus sandwich menu, however, is anything but mild. Banh Mi’s sandwiches, also known as Vietnamese Poboys, are bold. Saucy. Forward-thinking. One example: The Bang Bang Shrimp, a favorite, is a hot and sultry bite of fried shrimp tossed in a sweet Thai chili glaze, topped with “Banh Mi basics” like pickled carrots and daikon and cilantro.
The menu items are a mix of Southern and Thai influence. “I like to connect flavors and connect with people,” says owner and chef Peter Nguyen.
Nguyen was born and raised in the area and is the mastermind behind the creative combinations. “I wanted to do something that I could have fun with, and the items took off,” he says.
The restaurant was originally going to be a more traditional approach to the classic poboy, per a request from Nguyen’s parents. (Remember that gas station next door? Nguyen’s parents own it.)
But Nguygen’s passion for putting his own spin on the sandwich eventually won them over, and now, countless locals line up to order Oyster Rock poboys, Cajun Crack Fries and housemade lemonade like the tri-colored kiwi watermelon.
Warning: Posting a selfie with any sandwich in front of the mural will cause a flood of DMs of people wanting to know everything.
Bang Bang Shrimp Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich; Grilled Shrimp Salad; Oyster Rock Poboy; and homemade lemonade at Banh Mi Boys Sandwiches
Copeland’s, Jefferson copelandsofneworleans . com
When Al Copeland, the founder of Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, wanted to start a full-service restaurant with from-scratch flavors and Southern hospitality, he brought his vision to this Jefferson location on Clearview Parkway. And the rest, as they say, is delicious history.
As you can probably guess, Copeland’s does fried chicken right. The Spicy Herb Fried Chicken is warm and crunchy, and it brings the heat. But the seafood options bring the flavor, too. The hot crab claws are sautéed in garlic and served with crispy dipping toast. The Shrimp & Tasso Pasta entree with Gulf shrimp, Parmesan cheese and cream sauce was Al’s favorite. From fried redfish smothered in crawfish cream to blackened catfish and shrimp, Copeland’s is a staple of this community..
But if you’re thinking about skipping the biscuits to save room— you might want to reconsider. The heavenly carb puffs are delicate on top but substantial enough to soak up homemade sauces or just to devour on their own. Also good to note: Everything is made in-house, including the hot sauce and peppercorn ranch, which may rival all other ranch dressings.
When dining with a group, the Crash & Burn cocktail is a fishbowl of fun, featuring seven liquors and topped with 151. Take a slice of the signature Chantilly Cheesecake with Frangelico sauce, blueberry and strawberry sauce home if you’re stuffed or sauced. You’ll thank us later.
Segnette Landing Cajun & Seafood Restaurant, Westwego Gator Town
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Owner Joe Spinato didn’t set out to have a restaurant in front of his Ultimate Swamp Adventures location. But after seriously considering the idea with his now-general manager and Chef Keith Springman, Spinato knew they had the right ingredients to create a restaurant that was a destination for both locals and visitors to the swamp.
Judging by the boisterous crowd on a Friday afternoon, he was right. Most days, the restaurant is packed with people—many from the surrounding fishing community. “You’ll find that everyone in here is related or went to school with somebody: The vibe is really nice,” Spinato says.
With views of the Bayou Segnette from the expansive back porch/dining area, the resident-style restaurant serves authentic
The Blackened Trio at Copeland’s
Cajun specialities and, of course, fresh local seafood. On any given day, you may see Corkey Robin of the neighboring Segnette Oyster Company bringing fresh ones to the restaurant, or find Chef Keith talking to fisherman selling their catch at the Westwego Shrimp Lot, just steps from the front entrance.
On the plate, the crab cakes are a favorite. The saucer-sized cakes are big but not on filler. Chef Keith uses corn for texture and a small amount of breadcrumbs before lightly browning each side—no frying here. For crawfish fans, Mrs. Allison's Crawfish Pie combines egg, cream, celery and seasonings in a flaky pastry crust.
Spinato says he has a cup of the restaurant gumbo pretty much every day but admits his favorite dish is Chef Keith’s stuffed peppers. They’re not on the menu, but you can usually find them as a special on Thursdays.
Vincent’s Italian Cuisine, Metairie
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If tablecloths, sconces and mood lighting are your thing, Vincent’s has the elevated menu you’re looking for, even though fine dining wasn’t the goal when owner Vincent Catalanotto first opened in 1989 as a sandwich shop with seven tables.
But Catalanotto had a vision and a deep commitment to bringing people together around fresh and local food. Today, the restaurant is an institution. Most diners have been coming in here for generations. There are even names in the corners of the dining room for those who are especially loyal. Much of the waitstaff has grown up here. The family vibe runs deep.
Unfortunately, Catalanotto passed away a little over a year ago, but the restaurant is still owned and operated by the family, and Catalanotto’s vision is still very much alive. (Fun fact: Many of the menu items were inspired by Catalanotto’s dreams.)
For seafood with an Italian twist, the Parmesan Crusted Jumbo Shrimp appetizer is served on a bed of crispy fried spinach and topped with a beurre blanc sauce for a bite that’s both tangy and sweet. The fried artichoke hearts are topped with crabmeat and shrimp, and the Parmesan Crusted Fresh Fish is a favorite. Seafood aside, the canneloni here is so comforting. Eating this dish feels like giving your tastebuds a hug. The ingredients are simple: Homemade pasta stuffed with ground veal, pureed spinach and Parmesan cheese, baked in Alfredo cream and topped with red sauce. Yes, reservations are recommended.
Shucking fresh oysters at Segnette Oyster Company
Sautéed Italian Oysters at Vincent's Italian Cuisine
Barcar, Metairie
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Back in the day, people would stop by railroad passenger cars (bar cars) on the way home from work to grab a drink, snack and socialize.
That’s the same energy Barcar is bringing to Old Metairie. Located next to the train tracks, the interior is designed to feel like a bar car, with ample seating and stools and opportunities to pull up a seat or stand wherever you want.
The menu features shareable items that you wouldn’t exactly associate with bar food (although the late night menu has the staples, like cheese fries, that one needs after midnight). We’re talking Black and Blue Shrimp tossed in a “sassy sauce” with pickled blue cheese and green ranch. (The sauce was named after Danielle Walker, the director of sales. Think sriracha-level spice.)
The Shrimp Tacos are topped with avocado crema and cabbage slaw, and the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice has a yuzu vinaigrette. Even the vegetables are fancy here: Tempura Green Beans are served with a spicy aioli that’s good enough to eat without the beans. That’s probably because all the sauces are homemade here.
The cocktail menu goes off the rails in a good way with ingredients like oolong-infused nitro espresso in martinis and hibiscus and prickly pear in the Jungle Cat.
Although it’s usually not recommended to hang out on top of the train, Barcar’s rooftop overlooks the train tracks and is the only rooftop bar in town. Next level, indeed.
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Fried seafood platters with softshell crab and frog legs. Stuffed Italian artichokes. Cajun-style Boudin links filled with rice and crawfish. These are a few of owner Trudy Alexander’s favorite things.
When Alexander opened Kenner Seafood 29 years ago, her mission was to give locals the best-quality seafood possible at the best price. “We’re a neighborhood restaurant in an average income area,” she says. “Ninety percent of our diners are local.” Today, Kenner Seafood is still showcasing the best for the money.
Born and raised in Kenner, part of the charm of the restaurant is the way Alexander and staff interact with the diners. There’s a warm and welcoming vibe. Terms of endearment like “sweetie” and “my baby” go hand-in-hand with bowls of homemade gumbo and beautiful Gulf shrimp. (Side note: Alexander has a “shrimp guy”—the only one she buys from—which means she knows exactly where they’re from.)
“We’re very friendly here—we want to make people feel at home,” Alexander says.
In addition to the dining area, there’s a market in the front of the restaurant. Blackboards hang above the register with weekly specials and seafood prices. A large display shows off crab and other seasonal seafood to the left.
And when you’re ready to leave, a “Take care, my baby,” as you go.
The bar area at Barcar
From the clear waters of Lake Pontchartrain to the east and west banks of the meandering Mississippi River to the shores of the Gulf of America, around here, water is the tie that binds.
Making uneasy eye contact with a lone gator in the Lafitte Swamp
Ifirst visited Jefferson Parish in April 1988, ostensibly to introduce my infant son to his maternal grandfather, who lived in Metairie. As a student ornithologist, I couldn't wait to explore the swamps, forests and coastal lands that comprise so much of the Parish.
I was not disappointed, hitting the fabled spring “fallout” of migrant songbirds on Grand Isle, a day I’ll never forget that yielded over 100 species sighted, 74 of which were “lifers” I’d never seen before.
I’ve recently returned to Jefferson Parish, this time to pursue outdoor adventure.
Jefferson Parish encompasses a vast and diverse geography stretching from the Mississippi’s West Bank and the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline to the Gulf of America’s barrier islands. The 665-square-mile area comprises more water than land, a series of bayous, wetlands and lakes that, when explored, offer an outdoor recreational paradise.
An Airy Boat Ride
Like many people my age, I watched Gentle Ben, the late 1960s TV series, and was fascinated by the airboat, a flat-bottomed vessel propelled by airflow, ideal for bayou and marsh navigation. The skipper for my own Gentle Ben experience is Airboat Adventures in Lafitte. My mission: to spot some alligators and, with childlike excitement, to experience the enjoyment of an airboat ride through the Parish’s offshore maze.
Six passengers settle into the padded bleacher-style benches as the captain fires up the giant fan, eight feet in diameter, and
idles away from the outfitter’s dock toward Lake Salvador. The airboat’s shallow draw, ideally suited for this lake with its six-foot depth average, allows us to dip into narrow channels and, 10 minutes later, shimmy onto a muddy shoreline where a five-foot alligator appears to be waiting for us, at least until a seven-foot gator displaces our original host.
As evidenced by chats with my fellow airboat goers, gators draw visitors to swamp tours. Rare is the opportunity to witness an apex predator, queen of all she surveys, this up close and personal. Toss in as many as 2,000 teeth over a lifetime, a monumental conservation success story and, at a whopping 3,000 pounds per square inch, the animal kingdom’s strongest bite, and it becomes obvious what all the buzz is about: Gators are cool.
There’s plenty more to see here beyond the dozen or so gators basking on banks and swimming in the shallows, beginning with a gorgeous setting suitable for a Tennessee Williams play. Like a sultry Streetcar Named Desire set, Spanish moss drips in dialog with bald cypress trees, the latter’s buttressed bases as iconic to the Louisiana swamp as its reptilian inhabitants.
Disc Golf and Traditional Golf Coexist
Wildlife viewing is my jam. However, when exploring an area, I like to balance nature immersion with human-powered activities, whether on a bike trail, boardwalk or, as I discovered in Parc des Familles, one of America's premier disc golf courses. Seattle, my hometown, is famous for outdoor recreation. Still, we don't have a Parc des Familles, a destination that satisfies every age, be it getting soaked on the splash pad, pedaling upon the five-mile
Sunlight paints an ever-changing canvas in the bayou
single track or a flowy mountain bike trail or tossing a disc into a basket. Whatever your genertion adjective may be, this park has you covered.
“People find serenity here,” says Parc Superintendent John Braswell, who’s from the Lafitte Bayou. "What they don't realize is how many other people are finding serenity in the park at the same time they are here.”
To Braswell’s point, we discover an octet of disc golfers deep in the cypress forest. Led by two experienced players, this crew hailing from the Midwest was chomping at the bit to play this 18-hole course. I'm a rabid traditional golfer, but I totally get the appeal of disc golf: launching drives down tree-lined chutes and bending the spheres around natural obstacles before caging the putt. No greens fees are required.
What is required is fuel of the human kind. A round of disc golf really makes you hungry. Restaurant des Familles, a familyrun establishment that resembles an Acadian-style house that is perched so close to the bayou that gators lounge below the deck, was my filling station.
“We may not eat as healthy here as y’all do out west,” my server states unapologetically after learning I'm from Seattle, “but we sure eat good.”
I replace my West Coast go-to salad order with a local’s in-theknow order of red beans and catfish, the first of several culinary staples I’ll tick off during my stay.
I'm eager to ask my disc golf-playing mates back home if they know the Parc des Familles course, which will soon host a professional national tournament. I’ve already raised the envious ire of my regular golf foursome by name-dropping TPC Louisiana.
Like a sultry Streetcar Named
Desire set, Spanish moss drips in dialog with bald cypress trees, the latter’s buttressed bases as iconic to the Louisiana swamp as its reptilian inhabitants.
(The only thing better than playing a PGA Tour stop course is bragging about it back at my municipal course.)
Of course, karmic payback awaits at the first tee when I quickly discern that TPC doesn’t stand for “Tournament Players Club” but rather “Try Prayer Crai.” When stretched to 7,400-yards, this swamp monster set among 250 acres of wetlands is not designed for the feeble of drive, wayward of approach or frail of putting stroke. Not to worry; five tee box options and excellent conditions provide a ton of fun for most handicaps.
“Chipping” toward the basket on the Parc des Familles disc golf course
Racing into the lead at NOLA Motorsports Park
A different track, with surfaces even speedier than TPC Louisiana greens, awaits one mile away at the NOLA Motorsports Park. Families and friend groups will find an outstanding kart racing track and miniature golf course at Throttle & Swing. The entertainment center also houses a bar, café and video arcade.
Only in Louisiana
Like finding your golf ball hidden in the reeds just off the fairway, pure joy awaits diners who pull off US-90 and enter a nondescript white clapboard building. I’d love to claim I discovered Mosca’s Restaurant, but the James Beard plaque on the wall suggests otherwise. Regardless, my spaghetti and meatballs are delicious, the oysters sublime and the ambiance inside as free of pretense as an “only in Louisiana” dining destination can be.
Similar to Mosca’s, I wasn’t prepared for what I’d find when I visited Gretna the next morning. Gretna is a West Bank town infused with equal parts historical legend and quaint Southern charms, like the live oaks with limbs that stretch across the community green (and which are magnificently illuminated at Christmas).
The McDonoghville historic district is considered Jefferson Parish’s oldest neighborhood. It is a pastoral tapestry of shotgun and camelback houses interspersed with several charming independent cafès, boutiques and restaurants. Like its namesake, Gretna Green, Scotland, the West Bank enclave was once known for quick elopements.
I assumed my visit to the Gretna Historical Society would consist of a casual lecture featuring historical facts and a modicum of folklore. However, the original blacksmith shop remains out the White House’s back door, as does a home furnished with late 19th-
century domestic materials, a gallery building and the Louisiana Fire Museum, where I find America’s last remaining 1876 Gould Steam Fire Pumper, a gorgeous contraption.
After a golden-fried catfish poboy at Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant, I head to the Barataria Preserve Visitor Center to meet Jenna Rockett, supervisory park ranger for Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Unlike elsewhere around the Parish, I possessed a strong sense of what I’d see in the preserve, having visited previously, albeit almost four decades ago. I didn’t anticipate observing a quartet of alligator hatchlings however, their backs crossed with orange stripes, ambling around beside the boardwalk.
“That throaty belch you hear is them letting their mother know their location,” Ranger Rockett informed us. “My guess is she’s very close, perhaps even under us.”
We locate the mama gator about 100 yards away, a sign, we learn, that these yearlings, who may remain with their mother for up to three years, are flaunting their independence. One warning call from her offspring and she’d come running.
A Birdwatcher’s Paradise
I couldn’t wait to pursue my favorite hobby: Ornithology (a.k.a. twitching, birding or birdwatching). My species list today allowed me to observe yellow bolts of northern parula and prothonotary warblers among the river birch and silver leaf maple leaves. I hear a red-bellied woodpecker call from the distance. Pig frogs, butterflies and diverse flora indicate that, for a nature enthusiast, this fecund swampland habitat never fails to delight. Among my favorite natural environments I've visited globally, I could spend days exploring Jean Lafitte National Park’s varied ecosystems.
Like seeing resident warblers, I hope to witness one other Southern specialty, the afternoon thunderstorm, before my visit ends. I’m in luck. A tempest builds brilliantly during my walk on the Bucktown Marsh boardwalk, a 1,000-foot trail that skirts the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline. I’m determined to fight the wind and rain, as is a black-crowned night heron gripping its railing perch 10 feet away. I eventually relent and take flight to Deanie’s Seafood, a Bucktown institution, where I follow crab balls and charbroiled oysters with crawfish étouffée.
Having eaten “good" for one more meal, I step outside beneath the gunmetal sky, fully satiated from my menu of outdoor adventures in and along the water in Jefferson Parish.
Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk is a wetland restoration success story
DINING
Pullout dining guide to the hottest eateries & bars
OFFICIAL HOT
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Jefferson Parish is a culinary epicenter, offering a variety of cuisine derived from our diverse culture and heritage. From Cajun and Creole to Caribbean, Italian, German, Mexican, Spanish, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern and French influences, your tastebuds will be celebrating! Experience the Jefferson Parish Louisiana Oyster Trail featuring Jefferson Parish restaurants serving Louisiana oysters in a variety of ways. Taste the local flavor, and as “lagniappe” (a little something extra), enjoy the whimsy of each participating restaurant’s 3-foot-tall oyster sculpture hand-painted with flair by a local artist!
Jefferson Parish Visitor Guide
Charbroiled Louisiana Oysters
SAUCE
PARTNER OF THE LOUISIANA OYSTER TRAIL
A TAVOLA RESTAURANT
3413 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 577-2235
www.atavo.la
Modern Italian cuisine in a lively, family-friendly setting offering a spacious patio & lively bar.
ACME OYSTER HOUSE
3000 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 309-4056
www.AcmeOyster.com
Oysters on the half shell, fried seafood platters & crabs.
AMORE BAKERY & CAFÉ
307 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 322-2122
www.amorebakeryandcafe.com
We offer delicious pastries, specialty coffees & gelato!
AUSTIN’S RESTAURANT
5101 West Esplanade Avenue
Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 888-5533
www.austinsno.com
Casual, upscale dining in the heart of Metairie, offering fine steaks & fresh Louisiana seafood.
BANH Ml BOYS
5001 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 510-5360
www.bmbsandwiches.com
Bold Vietnamese flavors with a modern twist—authentic, fresh, and unforgettable.
BARCAR
601 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 264-7783
www.barcarbar.com
Renewed tavern in Old Metairie that serves great cocktails and food!
BEAR’S POBOYS AT GENNARO’S
3206 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 833-9226
www.bearspoboys.com
Voted best roast beef poboy in Metairie!
BOBBY HEBERT’S CAJUN
CANNON RESTAURANT
4101 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 324-6841
www.bobbyheberts.com
Combining Louisiana sports & authentic Louisiana food culture.
Banquet space available.
BOULEVARD
AMERICAN BISTRO
4241 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Suite 7
Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 889-2301
www.boulevardbistro.com
Classic American bistro offering specialty cocktails & quality hand-crafted cuisine. Private dining & event space available.
BOULEVARD
AMERICAN BISTRO
5171 Citrus Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70123 (504) 410-5171
www.boulevardbistro.com
A restaurant concept that was built to meet the community’s need for classic American dishes, exceptional service & consistent quality.
CHEF RON’S GUMBO STOP
2309 North Causeway Boulevard Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 835-2022
www.gumbostop.com
Home of the stuffed gumbo & gumbo toppers! Cozy location with outdoor seating.
COPELAND’S OF NEW ORLEANS CLEARVIEW
1001 South Clearview Parkway Jefferson, LA 70121 (504) 620-7800
www.copelandsofneworleans.com
Modern family-friendly restaurant serving made-to-order fresh Louisiana seafood dishes and fine steaks.
CRAZY JOHNNIE’S STEAK HOUSE
3560 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 766-8987
www.crazyjohnniesmetairie.com
Laid back local favorite steak house and more with private event space.
CRAZY JOHNNIE’S FOOD & SPIRITS
2317 B Hickory Avenue Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 470-2199
www.crazyjohnniesneworleans.com
A fresh, vibrant, down-home setting serving crave-worthy steaks.
DAIWA SUSHI BAR & JAPANESE CUISINE
5033 Lapalco Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 875-4203
www.daiwamarrero.com
Family-friendly Japanese restaurant serving traditional hand-crafted sushi & sake.
DEANIE’S SEAFOOD
1713 Lake Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 834-1225
www.deanies.com
Large portions of the best boiled, broiled & fried Louisiana seafood in a fun & casual atmosphere.
DON’S SEAFOOD
4801 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 889-1550
www.donsseafoodonline.com
A local favorite serving the freshest boiled & fried Louisiana seafood & steak.
DRAGO’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
3232 North Arnoult Road Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 888-9254
www.dragosrestaurant.com
Home of the original charbroiled oyster! Casual family restaurant.
DROOPY’S SNOWBALLS
1133 Hickory Avenue Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 273-9325
Made with the finest ice, Droopy’s snowballs were voted Jefferson Parish’s “Best in Sno” in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025!
FELIPE’S TAQUERIA 2004 Metairie Road Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 676-5574
www.felipestaqueria.com
Award-winning Mexican food and the best margaritas that are fast, fresh, family friendly, and a great value. Online takeout & delivery available.
Deanie’s Seafood, Bucktown-Metairie
FISHERMAN’S COVE
3201 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 443-3474
www.fishermanscoveseafood.com
Seafood retail store offering prepared Louisiana dishes & fresh local seafood. Shipping available.
GALLEY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
2535 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 832-0955
www.thegalleyseafood.net
Serving boiled, grilled & fried seafood & our local favorite, soft shell crab!
GATTUSO’S NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT, BAR & CATERING
435 Huey P. Long Avenue Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 368-1114
www.gattusos.net
Family restaurant with dog-friendly courtyard. Daily happy hour: 1/2 price select apps & drink specials.
HARBOR SEAFOOD & OYSTER
BAR RESTAURANT
3207 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 443-6454
www.harborseafoodandoysterbar.com
Neighborhood seafood restaurant offering the highest quality of seafood for over 30 years.
HAYDEL’S BAKERY
4037 Jefferson Highway Jefferson, LA 70121 (504) 837-0190
www.haydelbakery.com
Full-line retail bakery with mail order products.
JAMAICAN JERK HOUSE
4445 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 441-8905
www.jamaicanjerkhouse.com
Award winning authentic Jamaican Jerk cuisine in a fun, family-friendly setting.
KENNER SEAFOOD MARKET, RESTAURANT & CATERING
3140 Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 466-4701
www.kennerseafood.net
Eat like a local for real Creole cooking or let them cater your next party or event.
LA MADELEINE FRENCH
BAKERY & CAFE
1200 South Clearview Parkway Suite 1314
Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 818-2451
www.lamadeleine.com
Quaint French cafe chain serving rustic country fare, espresso & fresh-baked baguettes.
LAS MARACAS
27 Louisiana Street Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 510-3111
www.lasmaracas.info
Authentic Mexican cuisine using generational family recipes made with freshest ingredients.
LEGACY KITCHEN’S STEAK+ CHOP
91 Westbank Expressway Suite 150
Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 513-2606
www.legacykitchen.com
A convenient and compelling dining destination promising a memorable taste of New Orleans’ hospitality and culinary excellence.
LUCKY DOGS
900 Airline Drive
Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 524-6010
www.luckydogsinc.com
Fast food hot dog kiosks at New Orleans Airport & throughout the French Quarter.
LUCY’S RETIRED SURFERS BAR & RESTAURANT
701 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 523-8995
www.lucyssurf.com
Our laid-back family- and dogfriendly bar & restaurant embodies the easy attitude of retired surfers around the world!
MARK TWAIN’S PIZZA LANDING
2035 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 832-8032
www.marktwainpizza.com
Local family-friendly eatery offering pizza with an optional gluten-free crust, po’ boys & salads.
MARTIN’S
714 Elmeer Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 896-7300
www.martinwine.com
Martin’s has offered great food, wine, spirits & events since 1946!
MOSCA’S RESTAURANT
4137 US-90 West
Avondale, LA 70094 (504) 436-8950
www.moscasrestaurant.com
Nothing-fancy place serving hearty portions of family-style Italian fare since 1946.
MR. ED’S OYSTER BAR & FISH HOUSE
3117 21st Street
Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 833-6310
www.mredsrestaurants.com/oyster-bar
Grilled, fried and raw oysters along with daily seafood and hot plate specials.
NEW ORLEANS HAMBURGER & SEAFOOD COMPANY - HARVEY
25156 Manhattan Boulevard Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 684-6050
www.nohsc.com
Serving traditional dishes with hospitality and charm that locals and foodies love to eat!
OLIVE BRANCH CAFÉ
1995 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 348-2008
www.olivebranchcafe.com
Family-owned local favorite serving a wide variety of pizza & Italian dishes.
PERINO’S BOILING POT RESTAURANT
3754 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 340-5560
www.perinosboilingpot.com
Local favorite offering the freshest Louisiana seafood to parties of all sizes.
R&O’S RESTAURANT
216 Metairie Hammond Highway Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 831-1248
www.r-opizza.com
Family-friendly restaurant in Historic Bucktown offering poboys, seafood & pizzas.
RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS
• 4036 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 297-1632
• 4817 Lapalco Boulevard Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 328-9550
• 919 South Clearview Parkway Jefferson, LA 70121 (504) 216-1426
• 3344 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 466-5110
• 1735 Manhattan Boulevard Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 297-3600
• 5817 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 733-1051
• 212 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 838-0493
www.raisingcanes.com
Raising Cane’s has “One Love” and that is serving the highest quality fresh, never frozen, chicken fingers you’ve ever had.
RED MAPLE RESTAURANT
1036 Lafayette Street Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 367-0935
www.theredmaple.com
Heart and soul of fine & casual dining in Historic Gretna.
RESTAURANT DES FAMILLES
7163 Barataria Boulevard Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 689-7834
www.restaurantdesfamilles.com
Classic Cajun/Creole fare served in a unique setting along the bayou.
SEGNETTE LANDING RESTAURANT
450 Laroussini Street Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 900-1901
www.segnettelanding.com
Rich Louisiana cuisine and ambience unique to this state.
SEITHER’S SEAFOOD
279 Hickory Avenue Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 738-1116
www.seithersseafood.com
Casual restaurant & fresh-fish market making local seafood specialties & live local music on the weekends.
SHORT STOP POBOYS
119 Transcontinental Drive Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 885-4572
www.shortstoppoboys.com
A great casual atmosphere to gather for New Orleans poboys & Southern comfort food.
TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE
923 Metairie Road Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 836-6859
www.tajmahalnola.com
A local favorite serving classic Indian cuisine for dine-in or catering packages also available.
TANA
2929 Metairie Road Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 533-8262
www.tanaitalian.com
TANA delivers modern Italian dining with Chef Michael Gulotta’s creative touch.
THE COURT OF TWO SISTERS
613 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 522-7261
www.courtoftwosisters.com
Jazz brunch and Creole dinner in a spacious wisteria-covered French Quarter courtyard.
TUMERIC INDIAN CUISUNE 1025 Westbank Expressway Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 345-1422
www.turmericnola.com
Come on in to taste the best authentic traditional North & South Indian dishes in the Greater New Orleans area since 2019.
URBAN SOUTH BREWERY
1645 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 267-4852
www.urbansouth.com
Boldly brewing world-class beverages with urban soul & Southern heart.
VINCENT’S
ITALIAN CUISINE
4411 Chastant Street
Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 885-2984
www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com
Award-winning Italian cuisine & seafood; voted best in town every year!
ZEA ROTISSERIE & BAR
• 1325 West Esplanade Avenue Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 468-7733
• 1655 Hickory Avenue Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 738-0799
www.zearestaurants.com
A polished, casual restaurant with a distinctly bold menu of freshlyprepared “Modern American” dishes & craft cocktails.
GREAT OUTDOORS
Outdoors, Recreation & Fishing
A diverse landscape offers outdoor experiences for everyone, from the professional sportsman to the family seeking fun in the sun! Just minutes from downtown, fish the bayous of Barataria, hike the hidden wetlands, experience the thrill of airboating, play a round of golf, explore biking trails and kayaking, go crabbing or camp under the stars on the beaches of Grand Isle.
Canoeing, Parc des Familles
ANTHONY’S MISSING PIECES PLAYGROUND
67 Baron Lane Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 468-7211
www.uanlimitedplay.org/ playground/kenner-inclusiveplayground/
Fully handicap-accessible park with over 8,000 square feet of safety surface.
BARATARIA PRESERVE OF JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK & PRESERVE
6588 Barataria Boulevard Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 689-3690
www.nps.gov/jela
Protecting the natural wetlands of Southeast Louisiana; hiking, bird watching & exhibit center.
BAYOU ADVENTURE (504) 754-5300
www.bayouadventure.com
Self-Serve Kayak Rental Kiosks with 3 locations in Jefferson Parish: Parc Des Familles in Marrero, Grand Isle Kayak Launch & Bucktown Harbor in Metairie. Effortless self-serve rentals for spontaneous explorations and unforgettable bayou adventures.
BAYOU SEGNETTE STATE PARK
7777 Westbank Expressway Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 736-7140
www.lastateparks.com/ parks-preserves/ bayou-segnette-state-park
Boating, fishing, picnicking, wave pool, camping & cabin rentals.
BONNABEL BOAT LAUNCH/FISHING PIER
1599 Bonnable Boulevard Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 833-3591
Fishing pier, kid’s playground, dog park & boat launch.
BUCKTOWN MARINA
325 Metairie Hammond Highway Metairie, LA 70067 (504) 736-6999
www.jeffparish.gov
70 boat slips, 2 floating piers, 3 shelters with lights and tables, boardwalk and kayak rentals.
BUCKTOWN MARINA - BIRD’S NEST LEARNING PAVILLION
325 Metairie Hammond Highway Metairie, LA 70067 (504) 736-6999
www.jeffparish.gov
This outdoor classroom offers a whimsical tree-like structure for kids and adults to learn about the environment.
CAJUN VISTA FISHING LODGE
2783 Privateer Boulevard
Barataria, LA 70036 (504) 341-5614
www.neworleansfishing.com
Charming historic lodge, Cajun cuisine and thrilling fishing charters 30 minutes from New Orleans.
GRAND ISLE STATE PARK
108 Admiral Craik Drive Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-2559
www.lastateparks.com/ parks-preserves/ grand-isle-state-park
One mile of beachfront! 900-footlong public fishing pier, observation tower & camping.
GRETNA CITY PARK
3201 Claire Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 363-1500
www.gretnala.com/citypark
Visit Gretna City Park to be engulfed in the beauty created by nature.
JEFFERSON PARISH PARKS & RECREATION
6921 Saints Drive
Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 736-6999
www.jeffparish.gov/ 422/parks-recreation Parks, playgrounds, & athletic facilities.
JULES NUNEZ SEAFOOD PAVILION AND AJ & SHERON FABRE MARKET
920 Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-2208
www.townofjeanlafitte.com
Lafitte waterway, fisheries & seafood market.
KENNER PARKS AND RECREATION
1905 24th Street
Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 468-7211
www.kenner.la.us Parks, playgrounds & athletic facilities.
LAFITTE BARATARIA MUSEUM & WETLAND TRACE
4917 City Park Drive Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-7888
www.townofjeanlafitte.com
See authentic Cajun living. Hike over a 41-acre, moss-covered swamp. View wildlife & marsh vegetation.
LAFRENIERE PARK
3000 Downs Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 838-4389
www.lafrenierepark.org
155-acre public park. lagoon, playground, dog park, carousel, soccer fields, fitness path & concessions.
LASALLE PARK
6600 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 731-4726
www.jeffparish.gov
Public baseball quadraplex, soccer fields, agrarian garden, outdoor environmental classroom & nature boardwalk.
A soccer game at Lafreniere Park
LOUISIANA CHARTER BOAT
ASSOCIATION (L.C.B.A.) (504) 430-1737
www.louisianacharterfishing.com Your guide to professional charter boats in Louisiana.
PARC DES FAMILLES
6101 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 736-6999
www.jeffparish.gov
Baseball quadraplex, boardwalk, splash park, dog park & premier disc golf course.
PONTCHARTRAIN
CONSERVANCY
8001 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans, LA 70124 (504) 836-2215
www.saveourlake.org
The new Canal Lighthouse & Museum is open 7 days a week!
TRIPP’S TREEHOUSE PLAYGROUND
LAFRENIERE PARK
3000 Downs Boulevard Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 838-4389
www.lafrenierepark.org
This inclusive playground enables children of all abilities to play side by side.
Lazy River Landing, Westwego
ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING
Jefferson Parish is home to three historic districts, two award-winning theaters, museums, two state parks, a national park and preserve, swamps and bayous, karting and motocross racing, indoor and outdoor recreational venues and a variety of shopping, including sprawling malls with over 120 shops. Make sure to experience our boutiques and specialty shops, and our fisheries and farmers markets. There is no shortage of activities to revel in!
Lakeside Shopping Center, Metairie
ADVENTURE QUEST
LASER TAG
1200 South Clearview Parkway, Suite 1106
Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 207-4444
www.lasertagnola.com
Escape to fun! Lasertag, bumper cars, arcade, gold & maze!
ADVENTURES IN NEW ORLEANS TOURS
414 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 523-9745
www.neworleansadventuretours.com
An adventure in the swamps and bayous of Louisiana.
AGRI-AQUACULTURE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
651 Lesson Court
Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 754-2444
www.lachamberfoundation.org/ agriaquaculture
An innovative closed-loop aquaponics system producing fresh, sustainable produce and fish. Tours by appointment only.
AIRBOAT ADVENTURES
5145 Fleming Park Road
Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-2005
www.airboatadventures.com
Call Airboat Adventures today for your high-speed swamp tour!
CAJUN ENCOUNTERS
TOUR COMPANY
55345 US-90
Slidell, LA 70461 (866) 928-6877
www.cajunencounters.com
Local, family-owned company offering city bus, plantation & swamp tours.
CHATEAU GOLF
AND COUNTRY CLUB
3600 Chateau Boulevard Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 467-1351
www.chateaugcc.com
50,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with competitive 72 par 18 hole course, tennis, swimming, dining & beautiful function space.
CLEARVIEW CITY CENTER
4436 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 885-0202
www.clearviewcitycenter.com
Restaurants & anchor stores:
Target, Ochsner Medical Complex, AMC Dine-In Palace Theatre, The Metro at Clearview, Contemporary Luxury Urban Living.
COLONIAL BOWLING LANES
6601 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123 (504) 737-2400
www.colonialbowling.net
Family-owned bowling center with 24 lanes, a bar, lunch specials & league play.
DESTREHAN PLANTATION
13034 River Road
Destrehan, LA 70047 (985) 764-9315
www.destrehanplantation.org
The oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi River Valley, open for tours 7 days a week, excluding holidays.
GAME ON SOCIAL HUB
2421 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 469-7475
www.gameonsocialhub.com
An interactive social experience: 34,000 sq. ft. encompassing a full restaurant, bar, bowling, laser tag, axe throwing & arcade.
GERMAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM
519 Huey P. Long Avenue Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 363-4202
www.gacc-nola.org
Interprets the German immigrant contribution to Louisiana, 1720s to present.
GRETNA BMX
800 Gretna Boulevard Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 371-5197
www.usabmx.com
Bicycle Motocross Racetrack for all ages. Spectators welcome.
GRETNA CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS
740 4th Street Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 363-1580
www.gretnala.com
Venue rental for special events and theater for live performances.
GRETNA FARMERS MARKET & ART WALK
739 Third Street Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 361-1822
www.gretnafarmersmarket.org
Free fun for the entire family & pet friendly!
GRETNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 209 Lafayette Street Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 362-3854
www.gretnahistoricalsociety.org
Historic small town charm with festivals, music, and tours.
• William D. White House
• Kitte Strehle House
• Ignatius Strehle House
• Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop
• Gretna Observatory
• Hook & Ladder Cemetery
• McDonoghville Cemetery
• St. Joseph’s Church and Shrine
• Southern Pacific Freight Depot
• Gretna City Hall
• Jefferson Memorial Arch
• Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts
• Gretna Trolley #1
• Illinois Central Caboose
• Texas - Pacific Depot
• Louisiana State Fire Museum
HARAHAN FARMERS MARKET 6601 10th Street
Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 259-6594
Held on Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harahan Playground.
Oyster Trail
Destrehan Plantation, the Great River Road
JEAN LAFITTE HARBOR
4932 Kenal Road
Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-2013
www.jeanlafitteharbor.com
Total Cajun Experiences, swamp tours, cabin rentals, fishing charters—a one-stop shop outdoor recreational resort.
JEAN LAFITTE SWAMP & AIRBOAT TOURS
6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 689-4186
www.jeanlafitteswamptour.com
Our swamp & airboat tours meander down bayous abundant with wildlife & plant life.
JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
6400 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 731-4700
www.jeffersonpac.com
1,041-seat state-of-the-art venue hosting concerts, theater, private/ corporate/community events & more!
JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
6400 Airline Highway Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 885-2000
www.jpas.org
Professional live performing arts entertainment.
LOUISIANA STEAM TRAIN ASSOCIATION
1501 Jefferson Highway Jefferson, LA 70121 (504) 539-4600
www.lasta.org
Committed to the preservation and operation of historic steam locomotives in Louisiana; the public can enjoy train rides and special exhibits.
LOUISIANA TOUR COMPANY
9706 Barataria Boulevard Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 689-3599
www.louisianaswamp.com
One tour company for the most popular swamp tours, plantation tours & city tours.
PARK OF HEROES
6601 10th Street
Harahan, LA 70123
parkofheroes.com
A memorial park commemorating and venerating American military service and achievements of those citizens of Harahan, Louisiana.
PELICAN NEW ORLEANS TOURS
600 Oak Harbor Boulevard, Suite 103
Slidell, LA 70461 (504) 503-0420
www.pelicanneworleans.com
Local, family-owned hospitality company.
K1 SPEED
800 Webb Street
New Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 943-6040
www.k1speed.com
Indoor racing facility featuring electric go-karting, arcade, lounge area, food options & party rooms.
LAFRENIERE PARK FARMERS
ART MARKET
3000 Downs Boulevard Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 544-1044
Fresh fruit, vegetables, breads, meats, French food, Mexican food, crawfish pies, eggs, jams & jellies!
LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTER
3301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 835-8000
www.lakesideshopping.com
Premiere shopping district boasting exclusive stores found nowhere else across the Gulf Coast region.
LOFT18
3128 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 827-1059
www.loft18.com
A premier indoor golf and entertainment center.
MARDI GRAS WORLD
1380 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 361-7821
www.mardigrasneworleans.com
Come see where Mardi Gras is made!
MOVIE POSTER ARCHIVES GALLERY & GIFTS
2112 Belle Chasse Highway Suite 8-131
Gretna, LA 70056 (225) 283-4498
www.movieposterarchives.org
There’s no place like home...or Movie Poster Archives Gallery & Gifts!
NOLA MOTORSPORTS PARK
11075 Nicolle Boulevard Avondale, LA 70094 (504) 302-4875
www.nolamotor.com
Go-karting, professional racing, track days, events and more...Geaux faster NOLA!
PADDLEWHEELER
CREOLE QUEEN
#1 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-4567
www.creolequeen.com
See New Orleans from a unique point of view on an authentic paddlewheeler!
RIVERTOWN MUSEUMS & KENNER PLANETARIUM
2020 Fourth Street
Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 468-7231
www.kenner.la.us/271/Rivertown “Rivertown,” a 16-block Main Street USA Historic District with museums, shopping & dining.
• Heritage Park
• LaSalle’s Landing
• Kenner Planetarium & MegaDome Cinema
• Space Center Science Complex
Planetarium & Science Complex are open to the public. Visit website or call for hours of operation and to purchase tickets.
RIVERTOWN THEATERS FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
325 Minor Street
Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 461-9475
www.rivertowntheaters.com
A wide range of professional theatrical performances, from musicals to children’s theatre.
Airboat Adventures, Lafitte
ST. JOSEPH AND FELICITY PLANTATIONS
3535 Highway 18
Vacherie, LA 70090 (225) 265-4078
www.stjosephplantation.com
Two historic plantations still operating as a working sugarcane farm invite you for a tour of one or both ancestral homes. Available to host weddings, parties or corporate events.
STONEBRIDGE GOLF CLUB OF NEW ORLEANS
1500 Stonebridge Drive
Gretna, LA 70056 (504) 394-1300
www.golfstonebridge.com
Premier links-style golf course with amazing ballroom to host weddings, corporate events and parties!
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 528-1944
www.NationalWW2Museum.org
Personal stories, historic artifacts & interactive displays in the country’s official World War II Museum.
THE WESTWEGO CULTURAL CENTER
177 Sala Avenue
Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 885-2000
www.jpas.org
A season of spectacular Comedy, Improv & Stand Up laughs. Rentals available.
TPC LOUISIANA
11001 Lapalco Boulevard Avondale, LA 70094 (504) 436-8953
www.tpc.com/louisiana
Live the PGA Tour experience. Home of the Zurich Classic.
TREASURE CHEST CASINO
4540 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 443-8000
www.treasurechest.com
Welcome to where you want to be for plenty of casino action, four unique restaurants, plus meeting & event space.
ULTIMATE SWAMP ADVENTURES
450 Laroussini Street
Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 566-1290
www.ultimateswamptour.com
Swamp and airboat tours in swamp closest to New Orleans.
VETERANS PARK / CENTURY OF SENTRIES
1900 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 468-7211
Park for picnics boasting ducks, turtles and military exhibits, including an F-14 Tomcat and a Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, as well as a playground.
WESTWEGO FARMERS & FISHERIES MARKET
484 Sala Avenue and Fourth Street Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 341-9083
www.visitwestwego.com
This open air market provides concerts, festivals, fairs, cook-offs & many community events.
WESTWEGO HISTORICAL MUSEUM
275 Sala Avenue Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 341-3161
www.visitwestwego.com
Visit the best-kept secret, the Westwego Historical Museum!
WESTWEGO PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE
177 A-Sala Avenue
Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 885-2000
www.jpas.org
A season of spectacular theatre is waiting for you! Private rental available.
WESTWEGO SHRIMP LOT
100 Westbank Expressway Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 650-3490
Since 1978, an iconic open air seafood market.
HOTELS & HOUSING
From value-priced to deluxe accommodations, Jefferson Parish hotels are designed to help guests rest easy. They offer comfortable and affordable accommodations convenient to restaurants, entertainment, shopping and attractions. Many hotels offer complimentary parking, breakfast and airport shuttle. Prefer a more unique stay? The tranquility of a cabin along the Bayou Segnette or a raised camp off the beaches of Grand Isle or waterways of Lafitte are ideal getaways!
George Rodrigue’s “The Blue Dog” in Metairie
1ST LAKE PROPERTIES, INC.
4971 West Napoleon Avenue Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 455-5059
www.1stlake.com
We offer over 9,500 quality apartments and over 75 great locations.
BEST WESTERN BAYOU INN
9008 Westbank Expressway Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 301-1150 www.bestwestern.com/bayouinn
Conveniently located near Alario Center & French Quarter. Complimentary HOT breakfast and Wi-Fi.
BEST WESTERN PLUS WESTBANK
1700 Lapalco Boulevard Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 366-5369 www.bestwesternwestbank.com
Beautifully appointed guest rooms with charming courtyard and exceptional guest service.
BRENT HOUSE HOTEL
1512 Jefferson Highway Jefferson, LA 70121 (504) 835-5411
www.brenthouse.com
Free covered parking & Wi-Fi, on-site bistro, Smoothie King & PJs Coffee.
CANDLEWOOD SUITES
AVONDALE
3079 Highway 90 Avondale, LA 70094 (504) 875-3500
www.candlewoodsuites.com/ hotels/us/en/avondale/ msyav/hoteldetail
Extended stay hotel with all the amenities of home!
COMFORT INN & SUITES AT COPELAND TOWER
2601 Severn Avenue, Building A Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 526-4595
www.nolahotels.com
Free covered parking, steps away from great shopping, 15 minutes from airport, French Quarter, Superdome & cruise terminal.
Bayou Segnette State Park, Marrero
COMFORT INN-MARRERONEW ORLEANS WEST 6751 Westbank Expressway
Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 267-0701
www.choicehotels.com/louisiana/ marrero/comfort-inn-hotels/la174
Friendly customer service, a variety of amenities & easy access to local attractions.
COMFORT SUITES-HARVEYNEW ORLEANS WEST 1611 Elton Court Road
Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 361-9110
www.choicehotels.com/louisiana/ harvey/comfort-suites-hotels/la181
Relaxing, conveniently located suite hotel offering parking & cruise packages.
CONTEMPRA INN
2820 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 468-7700
www.contemprainn.com
Clean, quiet and smoke-free suburban motel with valuepriced rooms.
COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON, METAIRIE
2713 North Causeway Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 835-4141
www.choicehotels.com/la498
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie offers complimentary hot breakfast & free parking.
COURTYARD NEW ORLEANS METAIRIE
2 Galleria Boulevard Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 838-3800 courtyardneworleansmetairie.com When it comes to vacation travel, we offer a refreshing way to unwind.
COURTYARD NEW ORLEANS
WESTBANK GRETNA
5 Westbank Expressway Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 366-1010
www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ msygr-courtyard-new-orleanswestbank-gretna/overview Gretna hotel, perfect location just minutes away from French Quarter, Downtown, Convention Center, and Cruise Terminal.
DAYS INN KENNER / NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT SOUTH 1021 Airline Drive Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 464-1644
www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn
Contemporary hotel with free airport shuttle, breakfast, Wi-Fi, seasonal pool and gym.
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT 2150 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 467-3111
neworleansairport.doubletree.com
Hot breakfast buffet; room service from 11 a.m to 11 p.m.; market open 24/7.
EXTENDED STAY
AMERICA
2232 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 303-4765
www.extendedstayamerica.com
Affordable, pet-friendly, extended stay hotel offering clean rooms with kitchens.
Crawfish Boil; Segentte Landing Restaurant, Gator Town, Westwego
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
NEW ORLEANS METAIRIE
2710 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 619-9700
www.marriott.com
This Metairie hotel offers comfy rooms, complimentary daily breakfast, fitness center, and outdoor pool to make you feel at home.
HAMPTON INN & SUITES HARVEY
1651 5th Street Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 324-5688
www.harveysuites.hamptoninn.com
10 minutes to downtown, indoor pool, fitness center, free hot breakfast & Wi-Fi.
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
NEW ORLEANS – ELMWOOD 5150 Mounes Street Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 733-5646
www.hamptoninn.com/hi/ neworleanselmwood
Conveniently located in the Elmwood Business Park with complimentary hot breakfast, hi-speed wireless internet & parking.
HAMPTON INN METAIRIE
2730 North Causeway Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 831-7676
www.metairie.hamptoninn.com
Traditional hotel with an outdoor pool & a gym, plus free hot breakfast & a 24/7 airport shuttle.
Bird’s Nest Learning Pavilion, Bucktown Harbor, Metairie
HILTON NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT
901 Airline Drive
Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 469-5000
www.neworleansairport.hilton.com Airport property designed to accommodate business & leisure guests. Free airport shuttle.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, HARVEY - MARRERO
2433 Manhattan Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-5055
www.hiexpress.com/harveyla
Recently completed full renovation in guest rooms, lobby & breakfast area.
HOLIDAY INN METAIRIE
NEW ORLEANS
2261 North Causeway Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 373-5946
www.holidayinn.com/ metairiela
Conveniently located in the “Heart of Metairie,” offering boundless amenities!
HOLIDAY INN NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT NORTH
1300 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 325-5720
www.holidayinn.com/nolaairport
New, conveniently located hotel is adjacent to the airport & has 121 comfortable rooms.
HOLIDAY INN NEW ORLEANS WESTBANK
275 Whitney Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-8535
www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/ us/en/neworleans/msywb/ hoteldetail
The Holiday Inn New Orleans Westbank offers modern comfort, convenient location, friendly service throughout.
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON\WESTBANK GRETNA
3 Westbank Expressway Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 619-9800
www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ msybghw-homewood-suiteswest-bank-gretna/ Upscale Gretna hotel, perfect location just minutes away from French Quarter, Downtown, Convention Center and Cruise Terminal.
HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON HARVEY
1701 11th Street Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 962-7222
www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ msyhtht-home2-suites-harvey/ Conveniently located, petfriendly suites with kitchens, complimentary Wi-Fi & breakfast.
LATITUDE APARTMENTS
3100 Lake Villa Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 662-3100
www.latitude.apartments.com
Latitude Apartments is where modern meets luxury! We provide a lifestyle designed for families and professionals alike.
NEW ORLEANS MARRIOTT
METAIRIE AT LAKEWAY 3838 North Causeway Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 836-5253
www.metairiemarriott.com
Contemporary hotel offering Starbucks, breathtaking views & 10,000 square feet of meeting space. The Bistreaux Restaurant is a proud member of the Jefferson Parish Louisiana Oyster Trail serving locally sourced ingredients and Chef-crafted Southern delicacies.
QUALITY INN HARVEY - NEW ORLEANS
2200 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 366-5311
www.choicehotels.com/louisiana/ harvey/quality-inn-hotels/la340
Traveling for business or leisure, this newly renovated, pet-friendly hotel delivers more for your money.
RAMADA KENNER / NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT SOUTH 1021 Airline Drive Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 464-1644
www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada
Contemporary hotel with free airport shuttle, breakfast, Wi-Fi, seasonal pool and gym.
RAMADA METAIRIE NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT
3400 South I-10
Service Road West Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 833-8201
www.ramadametairie.com
Conveniently located, full-service hotel offers free parking, pool & 24-hour IHOP Restaurant.
Tour de Jefferson Family Bike Ride
RESIDENCE INN METAIRIE
3 Galleria Boulevard Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 832-0888
www.marriott.com/msyrm It’s not a room. It’s a Residence.
RESIDENCE INN NEW ORLEANS ELMWOOD
1081 Elmwood Parkway Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70123 (504) 619-9889
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/ hotels/msyew-residence-inn-neworleans-elmwood/overview/ Extended stay pet-friendly hotel equipped with Weber grills & fire pit, complimentary breakfast, enhanced Wi-Fi, pool & fitness center.
SHERATON METAIRIENEW ORLEANS
4 Galleria Boulevard Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 837-6707
www.marriot.com/msyms
Upscale full-service hotel in convenient location.
SUBURBAN EXTENDED STAY HOTEL OF AVONDALE
3051 Highway 90 Avondale, LA 70094 (504) 324-4900
www.suburbanhotels.com/ hotel-avondale-louisiana-LA170
Award-winning extended stay hotel offering suites with full kitchens.
SUBURBAN STUDIOS HARVEY - NEW ORLEANS
2200 Westbank Expressway, Building B Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 366-5311
www.choicehotels.com/en-ca/ louisiana/harvey/suburban hotels/la508
This newly renovated, petfriendly hotel offers affordable accommodations for extended stays.
TOWNEPLACE SUITES
BY MARRIOTT NEW ORLEANS/METAIRIE
5424 Citrus Boulevard Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 818-2400
www.marriott.com/msytm
Enjoy 124 luxurious suites featuring full size kitchens. Pet-friendly hotel.
TOWNEPLACE SUITES
NEW ORLEANS HARVEY / WESTBANK
1800 Central Boulevard Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 495-1144
www.marriott.com/MSYHV
Conveniently located hotel offering spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens.
TRYP BY WYNDHAM NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT & CONFERENCE CENTER
2829 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 467-5611
www.wyndhamhotels.com/tryp
Newly renovated, conveniently located hotel offers free parking, wi-fi, and airport shuttle.
WYNDHAM GARDEN NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT
4535 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 305-5400
www.wyndhamhotels.com/ wyndham-garden/kennerlouisiana/wyndham-garden-neworleans-airport/overview
Conveniently located by the airport, downtown, & casino. Stay & play by the lake.
WYNDHAM NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT & CONFERENCE CENTER
2829 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 467-5611
www.wyndhamhotels.com/ wyndham/kenner-louisiana/ wyndhamnew-orleans-airport-a nd-conference-center
Newly renovated, conveniently located hotel offers free parking, Wi-Fi and airport shuttle.
ALO • MANGO • ABERCROMBIE + FITCH
EVENT PLANNING
Convention Facilities, Caterers & Business Services
With over 8,500 hotel rooms, an international airport, two convention centers and various venues from quaint and comfortable to big and bold, Jefferson Parish is the perfect location to hold your meeting or event. Professional caterers offer authentic Louisiana fare and hospitality to create the ideal event, along with specialists in print, event build-out, live entertainment, equipment rental, audio/visual, PR services and photography.
Amanda Shaw performing at Family Gras
ALARIO CENTER
2000 Segnette Boulevard Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 349-5525
www.alariocenter.com
Hosting sporting, community, cultural, and retail events & banquets.
BAG OF DONUTS
(866) BOD-NOLA
www.bagofdonuts.com
A New Orleans party band & the creators of Super Pop!
BALCONY BALLROOM
4738 Utica Street
Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 885-8001
www.balconyballroom.com
It’s got love, romance & all that jazz!!
BARRECA’S FOOD SERVICES
(504) 430-0079
davidbarr1@cox.net
Food & beverage service consulting.
BUISSON CREATIVE
3330 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 216 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 378-3792
www.buissoncreative.com
A full-service advertising, public relations & government relations agency.
CALUDA’S COTTAGE CATERING & KING CAKES
1536 River Oaks Road West Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 343-5706
www.cottagecatering.com
Catering supplier that specializes in king cakes. Shipping options also available.
CARL MACK PRESENTS
318 North Rampart Street New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 949-4009
www.carlmack.com
New Orleans’ finest and largest event entertainment, production & costume company.
CORPORATE LIGHTING & AUDIO
5207 River Road Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 837-3947
www.corplighting.com
Specializing in activations, concerts, conferences, conventions & special events making lasting impressions on audiences.
CRESCENT CITY COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY UNITED 5601 Citrus Boulevard Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 818-7300
www.cocacolaunited.com/ locations/new-orleans/ Buy, drink, enjoy! Group tours are available.
DESTINATION MARKETING CONSULTANTS
(504) 616-4888
Marketing consulting for the hospitality & tourism industry.
DOCUMART
5624 Citrus Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70123 (504) 733-7377
www.documart.com
Full-service commercial printing, including brochures, banners & promotional items.
EVENT PRODUCERS
5724 Salmen Street Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 466-4066
www.eventproducers.com
A full-service event management, design & production company.
EXPOTEL HOSPITALITY
401 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Suite #102 Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 212-2744
www.expotelhospitality.com
Expotel Hospitality is a hotel ownership/management company committed to excellence of service.
FAMEAGENCY
3525 Hessmer Avenue, Suite 305 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 883-2001
www.fameagency.com
Model/talent agency providing actors, models, specialty acts, convention hosts & more!
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KIDS FOUNDATION
11005 Lapalco Boulevard Avondale, LA 70094 (504) 342-3000
www.zuichgolfclassic.com
Dedicated to raising funds for children’s charities through the Zurich Classic.
FRENCH QUARTERLY PUBLICATIONS/ MARDI GRAS PUBLICATIONS (504) 250-8784
www.frenchquarterly.com
Bringing you the best of the Greater New Orleans area and its neighboring parishes.
GREATER NEW ORLEANS HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION
614 Canal Street, Suite 100 New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 525-2264
www.gnohla.com
Professional trade association of the Greater New Orleans area hotel & lodging industry.
GREATER NEW ORLEANS SPORTS FOUNDATION/ R & L CARRIERS
NEW ORLEANS BOWL 320 Metairie-Hammond Highway, Suite 300 Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 525-5678
www.gnosports.com
Non-profit organization attracting and managing sporting events in the region.
GRETNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (GEDA) 327 Huey P. Long Avenue Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 361-7748
www.gedaweb.com/ Improving business through networking, promoting tourism and helping other non-profits.
GUMBO FESTIVAL 146 Fourth Street Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 400-4285
www.thegumbofestival.com
Fun for the whole family with great music, delicious food and rides.
HUBIG’S PIES
4925 Jefferson Highway, Suite E New Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 945-2181
www.hubigs.com
Iconic Hubig’s Pies are a must-try local treat since 1921.
JEFFERSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
3421 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 203 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 835-3880
www.jeffersonchamber.org
Five-Star Chamber improving business and improving lives in Jefferson Parish.
Nola Motorsports Park & Event Center, Avondale
JEFFERSON PARISH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (JEDCO)
700 Churchill Parkway Avondale, LA 70094 (504) 875-3908
www.jedco.org
Driving economic initiatives and creating opportunities for business growth in Jefferson Parish.
JEFFERSON PARISH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (JEDCO) CONFERENCE CENTER
701A Churchhill Parkway Fairfield, LA 70094 (504) 875-3908
www.jedco.org
State-of-the-art facility for corporate retreats, training/ seminars & receptions.
JEFFERSON PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM (JPPSS)
501 Manhattan Boulevard Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 349-7600
www.jpschools.org
Engaging, challenging and satisfying work for every student, every day.
JEFFERSON PARISH REGIONAL LIBRARY
4747 West Napoleon Avenue Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 838-1190
www.jplibrary.net
16 locations, including two large regional libraries, meeting space & weekly events.
LAZYEYE PHOTOGRAPHY (504) 388-9947
www.lazyeyephoto.com
Premier commercial & event photography company specializing in festivals & corporate events.
LCMC HEALTH
www.lcmchealth.org
The official healthcare partner of Visit Jefferson Parish, sharing the love with our community at our 3 Jefferson Parish facilities: East Jefferson General Hospital, West Jefferson Medical Center, and Lakeside Hospital; each offering excellence in patient care. Visit our website for details and a complete listing of metro locations.
LOUISIANA HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION
(504) 754-8900
www.louisianahospitality.org
Producers of the Fidelity Bank Champions Club at Zurich Classic, Gold Medal Chefs Gala & more.
LOUISIANA HOT SAUCE
www.louisianahotsauce.com
A proud partner of the Jefferson Parish Louisiana Oyster Trail, the Original Louisiana Hot Sauce, has been pouring it on thick for nearly a century. Made with peppers first, a little vinegar and a dash of salt, it’s not just heat, it’s a warm welcome to Louisiana!
LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION, GREATER NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER
2700 North Arnoult Road Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 454-2277
www.lra.org
Promote, protect and serve the interests of the state’s food service & hospitality industry.
LOUISIANA RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
(225) 344-9481
www.laretail.org
Louisiana Retailers Association represents the legislative, regulatory & political interests of the retail industry.
MAGIC SEASONING BLENDS
720 Distributors Row
New Orleans, LA 70123 (504) 731-3590
www.magicseasoningblends.com
Magic Seasoning Blends inspire everyday home cooking and bring a dash of excitement to food.
MAGNOLIA WEDDINGS & EVENTS
818 Elmwood Park Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70123 (504) 733-5020
www.magnolia-weddings.com
Their management and staff are seasoned professionals that are committed to ensuring your wedding or special occasion is a resounding success.
MESSINA’S CATERING & EVENTS
916 Dakin Street Jefferson, LA 70121 (504) 469-7373
www.messinascatering.com
Catering to your needs from private parties to major events. Celebrating over 50 years!
MOBILITY CITY
3501 Severn Avenue Suite 3 B/C
Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 608-1656
www.mobilitycity.com
A mobility equipment rental, repair & sales company.
MR. MUDBUG & 12 SEASONS CATERING
5616 Citrus Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70123 (504) 465-9770
www.12seasonscatering.com
An all-inclusive, mobile catering company specializing in creating custom menus.
NEW ORLEANS AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
2900 Elysian Fields Avenue New Orleans, LA 70122 (504) 861-2077
www.habitat-nola.org
NOAHH builds affordable housing with volunteers, partner families & donors.
NEW ORLEANS TELEVISION (NOTV)
330 Exchange Alley New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 524-9900
www.knov.neworleanstv.tv
New Orleans Television (NOTV) is New Orleans’ original, one and only broadcast Visitor Information Station, providing visitors with facts & insider information.
NOLA COFFEE FESTIVAL (504) 813-4656
www.nolacoffeefestival.com
NOLA Coffee Festival celebrates the unique heritage of their coffee and creates daily caffeinated happiness.
NOLA SOCIETEES
901 Edwards Avenue Suite 600
New Orleans, LA 70123 (504) 766-0582
www.nolasocietees.com
Nola Societees offers topquality T-shirt designs with custom embroidery, screen printing and sublimation services.
OLD METAIRIE ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (504) 666-1823
www.metairieroad.org
Historical Metairie Road is 2.7 charming miles offering shopping, dining & business services.
PARISH COFFEE
1001 Industry Road Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 827-0878
www.parishcoffee.com
Coffees that are hand-selected by coffee buyers, craft-roasted and batch-blended with precision & care.
PEAKE BMW
2630 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 502-7853
www.peakebmw.com
Premier Louisiana BMW dealer offering top vehicles, service, and financing options. Official Luxury Vehicle of Visit Jefferson Parish.
PIGEON CATERING
803 Jefferson Highway Jefferson, LA 70121 (504) 262-0412
www.pigeoncaterers.com/
Caters a unique and delectable menu that perfectly complements your special occasion.
PONTCHARTRAIN
CONVENTION AND CIVIC CENTER
4545 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 465-9985
www.pontchartraincenter.com
Multi-purpose 73,000 sq. ft. facility hosts meetings, banquets, conventions, sporting events & more.
PROFORMA KEY SOLUTIONS
505 Commerce
New Orleans, LA 70123 (504) 305-6404
www.proforma.com/keysolutions
Make your job easier with fullservice marketing solutions without the agency fees.
RENAISSANCE PUBLISHING
110 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Suite 123 Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 828-1380
www.myneworleans.com
Publisher of New Orleans Magazine, call (504) 830-7247 for your free issue.
RESTECH
220 Phlox Avenue Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 733-5633
www.restech.net
Restech provides IT support & services to Louisiana businesses.
RESTORE THE MISSISSIPPI
RIVER DELTA
(504) 708-5862
www.mississippiriverdelta.org
Reconnecting the Mississippi River to its delta to protect people, wildlife and jobs.
SHOW TIME RENTALS
3013 Harvard Avenue Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 883-7329
www.showtimerents.com
A/V rentals, laptops, projectors, copiers, lights, virtual conference experts & video studio.
SHRINE ON AIRLINE
6000 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 547-8500
www.shrineonairline.com
Multi-use entertainment complex—we are your “blank canvas”!
THE FRYING STATION (504) 259-0853
Professional caterers for life’s special events! Specializing in deep southern-fried comfort!
THE MOORE
5616 Citrus Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70123 (504) 704-1567
www.themoorevenue.com
Beautiful, newly-renovated, 5,100 square foot ballroom that can host wedding receptions, cocktail parties or seated dinners.
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
(504) 822-5540
www.unitedwaysela.org Fighting for the health, education & financial stability of their community.
VIDEO VENTURES
1201 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 486-1000
www.vvnola.com
Full-service audio/visual equipment rental for meetings & conventions.
VIVID INK GRAPHICS
2538 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70119 (504) 734-6201
www.vividink.com
Print communications firm specializing in marketing fulfillment for local, regional & national brands.
WESTBANK BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
5201 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 367-1721
www.wbianola.com
Dedicated to supporting, improving and protecting the interests of business throughout the Westbank of New Orleans.
YUR EVENT RENTALS
105 West Third Street Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 218-0726
www.yurevent.com
A full-service party & event rental company.
TRAVEL
Planning & Transportation
ALERT TRANSPORTATION
#3 Westbank Expressway
New Orleans, LA 70114 (504) 362-4145
www.alerttransportation.com
Chauffeured ground transportation service specializing in all types of personal luxury vehicles.
AUDUBON COACHCAJUN ENCOUNTERS
SWAMP TOURS
600 Oak Harbor Boulevard, Suite 101 Slidell, LA 70461 (504) 210-8340
www.audubonlimousine.com
We offer luxury transportation services & professional drivers.
CITY OF HARAHAN
3437 Jefferson Highway Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 737-6383
www.harahanla.gov
Come eat, stay, and play in this quaint city nestled in a bend of the Mississippi River.
CITY OF KENNER
1801 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 468-7200
www.kenner.la.us
Live, work and play. Enjoy their parks, shopping & dining.
CITY OF WESTWEGO
1100 Forth Street
Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 341-3424
www.visitwestwego.com
Westwego, also known as Gator Town, invites you to visit their back yard where you can see alligators, egrets, herons and much more.
GRAND ISLE TOURIST COMMISSION
2757 LA Highway 1 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-2997
www.townofgrandisle.com
Have a GRAND time fishing, relaxing, hiking, camping, birding & eating fresh seafood.
GRETNA OFFICE OF TOURISM/THE HERITAGE HOUSE INFORMATION & WELCOME CENTER
1035 Huey P. Long Avenue Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 363-1580
www.gretnala.com
A historic structure that serves as the official welcome center for the City of Gretna.
GULF SOUTH TRAVEL SERVICES (504) 952-0641
www.gulfsouthtravelservices.com
Gulf South Travel Services is a Receptive Tour Operator specializing in customized group itinerary planning.
HOTARD COACHES, INC.
2838 Touro Street
New Orleans, LA 70122 (504) 942-5700
www.hotard.com
The South’s leading provider of group transportation services for over 90 years.
LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 1 Terminal Drive Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 303-7500
www.flymsy.com
Modern, efficient terminal. Free Wi-Fi, convenient parking. Local shops & restaurants.
NICOLL’S LIMOUSINE & SHUTTLE SERVICE 4305 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 249-6679
www.nicolls.com
Offering the ultimate experience for special events, weddings & airport transfers.
TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE VISITOR CENTER
799 Jean Lafitte Boulevard Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-2299
www.townofjeanlafitte.com
Adventures of Jean Lafitte Museum, info on swamp tours & charter fishing.
Cities of Jefferson LAFITTE
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