Visit Jefferson Parish 2023-2024 by visitjeffersonparish

WELCOME TO JEFFERSON PARISH A Message from the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.

Dear Travelers: Welcome to Jefferson Parish! The Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. is your

learning the traditions and intrigue of this picturesque region.

resource for discovering a variety of attractions,

Festivals abound in Jefferson Parish. Come

activities, cuisine and experiences in Jefferson

celebrate life, culture, music, carnival, cuisine and

Parish. Our partners in tourism are ready to

more at one of our year-round festivals. From the

welcome you. As the state’s largest parish,

pageantry of carnival to the Cajun, German, and

sprawling over sixty miles from the Gulf of Mexico

Italian heritage of our neighborhoods, immerse

to the shores of beautiful Lake Pontchartrain,

yourself in our culture and traditions.

we are also the most diverse. We invite you to

Fishing and outdoor recreation is a way

step back in time exploring our historic districts

of life in Louisiana and Jefferson Parish is no

each representative of our heritage and the

exception. Offering inland and off-shore fishing,

cultural influences of the region. Delight your

a national park & preserve, and two state parks

taste buds along our Louisiana Oyster Trail where

featuring camping, paddling, nature and bird

the oyster is a delicacy whether charbroiled

watching trails, and seven miles of sandy beach

or deep-fried. Shop our beautiful tree-lined

for fun in the sun on Grand Isle, we’ve got the

Metairie Road boutiques, revel in the hustle and

great outdoors covered!

bustle of modern malls, or stroll along quaint

We invite you to enjoy all we have to offer.

farmers, fisheries, and art markets for your special

Whether you’re planning a family vacation,

keepsake. No visit to southeast Louisiana is complete

adventurous get-away, or a business trip, Jefferson Parish offers you all the comforts,

without a trip to Cajun scenic hideaways and

entertainment, and amenities to make your stay

swamps. The tranquility of the moss-draped

memorable.

cypress trees and blooms of the Louisiana iris is equally matched by the thrill of an airboat

Happy Travels,

ride through the bayous. Kick off your shoes

Violet Peters

and dance the Cajun two-step to the sounds

President & CEO

of the zydeco or fiddle. Visit with the locals

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Our Vision

As a brand-driven and destination leader, the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (JCVB) is innovative and influential in bringing new visitor business to the parish tourism/ hospitality industry and host communities. Our Mission

The mission of the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (JCVB) is to actively partner with the tourism and hospitality industry by marketing and selling the destination brand experience with resulting additional spending by leisure and group travel visitors leading to enhanced community economic vitality and resident quality of place.

FEATURES

12 From the Water to the Plate Fresh Seafood Through Jefferson Parish

20 Only One Trail is the Pearl of Louisiana Cooking! The Jefferson Parish Louisiana Oyster Trail 27 Outdoor Paradise Jefferson Parish Exemplifies Outdoor Paradise

RESOURCES 3 Welcome To Jefferson Parish From the President and CEO of the JCVB

6 Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras Rhythm On The Route and Family Gras 8 Events & Festivals Festivals and Happenings

11 Jefferson Parish At A Glance Parish-Wide Map 23 Pull Out Dining Guide

32 Outdoor, Recreation & Fishing 34 Attractions & Shopping 37 Hotels & Housing

42 Convention Facilities, Caterers & Business Services

45 Travel Planning & Transportation

46 Jefferson Parish Area Map Detailed Street Map Of Jefferson Parish 4 www.VisitJeffersonParish.com

On The Cover: Catch of the Day, The Pen, Bayou Barataria. Photo by Ken Perrotte. Above: Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve. Photo by Ken Perrotte.

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JEFFERSON PARISH MARDI GRAS

Krewe of Excalibur.

MARDI GRAS PARADE SCHEDULE Mardi Gras Parades:

Excalibur................................ Friday, February 2, 2024, 6:30 PM Symphony.............................. Friday, February 2, 2024, Follows Excalibur Madhatters............................ Saturday, February 3, 2024, 5 PM Atlas........................................ Sunday, February 4, 2024, 4 PM Caerus.................................... Sunday, February 4, 2024, Follows Atlas Music...................................... Date/Time TBA (Westbank Route) The Culinary Queens of New Orleans..................... Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 6 PM (Westbank Route) Nandi...................................... Date/Time TBA (Westbank Route) Isis........................................... Saturday, February 10, 2024, 6 PM, Kenner (See Website for Route) Athena.................................... Sunday, February 11, 2024, 5:30 PM Centurions............................. Monday, February 12, 2024, 6:30 PM Argus...................................... Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 11 AM Elks Trucks............................. Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Follows Argus

Post-Carnival Season Parades:

St. Patrick’s Parade/ Metairie Road....................... Sunday, March 17, 2024, Noon Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade.................................... Sunday, March 24, 2024, Noon (Follows Metairie Mardi Gras Eastbound Route)

WEST BANK ROUTE

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 at VisitJeffersonParish.com/MardiGras

Concerts & Parades February 2-4, 2024

For more information, visit www.FamilyGras.com

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Metairie Mardi Gras Parades February 2-13, 2024 Marching band competition.

Rhythm on the Route.

EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

Uncle Sam Jam, Metairie.

OCTOBER 2023

October 21

November 12

December 1-17

October 6-8

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, Westwego Halloween Fun for everyone with food & craft vendors, live music, candy & more!

Marrero A fun, safe, and family-friendly biking event! Celebrating its 17th year in 2023, Tour de Jefferson is a unique way to experience the scenery of Louisiana’s heartland.

Gretna Historic District Thousands of lights adorn oak trees and street lights, live nativity scene, caroling, shopping.

GRETNA HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Gretna Historic District Revel on the River with music, craft beer gardens, cultural villages, kids village and more. October 7-8

QUE PASA FESTIVAL

Lafreniere Park, Metairie Uniting people through music, food & dance. Celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture in Louisiana. October 13-15

BRIDGE CITY GUMBO FESTIVAL

Holy Guardian Angels Church, Bridge City The Gumbo Capitol of the World celebrates with over 2,000 gallons of gumbo, music, rides & games. October 20-22

TRICK OR TREAT BASH

October 26

November 24

December 1-29

NOVEMBER 2023

Gretna Historic District Enjoy activities and shopping as downtown Gretna lights the way for Papa Noel and all to visit!

Rivertown Historic District Twinkling lights adorn the Rivertown historic district and Kenner City Park with weekend activities.

November 5-6

November 24 thru December 24

JANUARY 2024

Parish-wide, shop boutiques, centers & specialty shops during the holiday season for promotions and discounts while enjoying holiday events.

January 1

Lafreniere Park, Metairie Annual event where restaurants compete to be BEST taco in New Orleans! Great food, cocktails & live music.

NEW ORLEANS CHAMPIONS CUP SOCCER

Lafreniere Park, Metairie Champions Cup weekend will feature competition for all levels of 9U - 14U age groups. November 7-12

October 21

Parish-wide A celebration of this local delicacy! Enjoy discounts at participating Jefferson Parish restaurants.

BOO-2-U AND ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT

TASTE OF THE LOUISIANA OYSTER TRAIL

Lafreniere Park, Metairie Children’s activities, games, trunk or treating. 8

GRETNA HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAY, DINING & ACTIVITIES

TOP TACO FESTIVAL

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.

TOUR DE JEFFERSON

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GRETNA’S LIGHT UP THE HUEY LONG AVENUE LIGHTS DISPLAY

SHOP JEFFERSON

DECEMBER 2023 December 2-29

CHRISTMAS IN LAFRENIERE PARK

Lafreniere Park, Metairie Lafreniere Park sparkles for the holidays with thousands of twinkling lights and displays.

KENNER HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAY AND HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS

The Loft 18, Metairie At midnight, Ring in the New Year with great food, music & friends! Check visitjeffersonparish.com for more celebrations. January 6

MARDI GRAS SEASON BEGINS

Parishwide Twelfth night marks the official beginning of the Mardi Gras season.

January 15

MARCH 2024

Jefferson Highway to Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, South Kenner Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

March 17

ZURICH CLASSIC OF NEW ORLEANS

Metairie Road, Metairie Celebrate the luck of the Irish with floats, bands, marching clubs, and all the carrots, cabbage, potatoes and beads you can catch!

April 21

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARADE

FEBRUARY 2024 February 2-13

JEFFERSON PARISH MARDI GRAS PARADES

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February 2-4

FAMILY GRAS

Mardi Gras Plaza, Metairie Bring the whole family and enjoy the spectacle of Mardi Gras parades, authentic cuisine, local art, a kids’ court and outdoor concerts by both national artists and Louisiana favorites! Free.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

March 24

LOUISIANA IRISH-ITALIAN PARADE

Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie Bring the family and come celebrate the rich Irish-Italian culture of Louisiana with 100 floats, marching bands, marching clubs, dancers, beads and more. March

SPRING IN THE SWAMP

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve, Marrero

February 12

APRIL 2024

Rivertown Historic District, Kenner The courts of the Krewe of Argus and the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club of New Orleans meet and toast to Carnival. Music, food & fun.

April 11-14

February 14

GRAND ISLE MIGRATORY BIRD CELEBRATION

LUNDI GRAS CELEBRATION

GRETNA GREEN BLACKSMITH SHOP VALENTINE’S DAY WEDDINGS

Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop, Gretna Relive yesteryear’s charm of a romantic runaway marriage by marrying at the Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop.

FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL

French Quarter, New Orleans April 20-21

Grand Isle Grand Isle is an essential stop for songbirds during their spring and fall migrations across the Gulf of Mexico.

April 22-28

May 24-27

TPC Louisiana, Avondale See the best golfers on tour compete at the Zurich Classic.

Grand Isle

JEAN LAFITTE BLESSING OF THE FLEET

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ON THE BEACH

JUNE 2024 June 8

Jean Lafitte Enjoy an age old tradition in a quaint fishing community. Beautifully decorated boats are blessed for a bountiful season, then sail the waters with local fishermen & revelers. April 26-May 5

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Fair Grounds, New Orleans

MAY 2024 May

WESTWEGO CRAWFISH COOKOFF

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market Enjoy all you can eat crawfish, live music and more! May 11

GRETNA MAIFEST

Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna Enjoy Gretna’s celebration of spring event with artists, crafters & gardeners displaying and selling their work.

SWOLLFEST FISHING RODEO

Grand Isle Premier charitable fishing rodeo featuring great competition with a cause and fun activities for the entire family.

JULY 2024 July 3

UNCLE SAM JAM

Lafreniere Park, Metairie Celebrate Independence Day with live music featuring national & local artists, food and fireworks. July 25-27

GRAND ISLE INTERNATIONAL TARPON RODEO

Grand Isle The oldest fishing tournament in the United States featuring fishing, live music, great food and summer fun for everyone! >>

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Gretna Heritage Festival, Gretna.

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EVENTS AND FESTIVALS SEPTEMBER 2024 September 17

HISPANIC HERITAGE FAIR

Kenner Celebration of the Hispanic culture and heritage with music, dance, and food. September 21-22

WESTBANK HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Alario Center grounds, Westwego Local arts, food & crafts vendors with zydeco, jazz, blues, R&B, country, rap and gospel music acts.

FARMER’S MARKETS GRETNA FARMERS MARKET, Every Saturday,

OLD METAIRIE FARMERS ART MARKET, First Tuesday

HARAHAN FARMERS MARKET, Every Sunday, 9am-

RIVERTOWN FARMERS MARKET, Every Thursday,

(except the Saturday of Gretna Fest) 8:30am-12:30pm, Gretna.

1pm, Harahan.

JEAN LAFITTE TOWN MARKET, Jules Nunez Pavilion,

dates/times vary, Lafitte.

LAFRENIERE PARK FARMER’S & ART MARKET, Every Wednesday, Westwego Shrimp Lot, Westwego.

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2pm-7pm, Metairie.

of the month, 2:30pm - 6:30pm, Bayou Metairie Park.

12pm-6pm, 410 Williams Blvd. (across from the DMV), Kenner. WESTWEGO FARMERS MARKET, Every Saturday,

11am-3pm, Westwego.

WESTWEGO SHRIMP LOT

Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 8am-6pm, Westwego.

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FROM THE WATER TO THE PLATE

by Ashlea Kelly

FRESH SEAFOOD THROUGH JEFFERSON PARISH

The story of the sacred Louisiana shrimp, fish, crab & crawfish begins way before we ever taste it on our plate. The adventure of its journey

there is to offer; in the way to which it was intended to be savored & tasted. Jefferson Parish is especially unique to

involves a myriad of twists & turns down the

Southeast Louisiana because it encompasses

warm waterways of the Gulf, Lake Pontchartrain

cities, towns & miles and miles of delicious

& in between our moss laden canals & bayous

shoreline ripe with the kind of seafood that brings

all delicately leading to the dedicated souls

visitors and locals back again and again.

born and raised with one goal in mind: to catch, deliver, serve & prepare the freshest seafood Tune Tacos, Grand Isle.

850 million pounds of seafood a year are produced from the state of Louisiana, making it the second largest seafood producer in the United States. From the water to the plate, there is fresh seafood abundantly available all over Jefferson Parish; you just have to know where to find it. Lucky for you…once you land your traveling toes in Southeast Louisiana you don’t have to go far to find more than you ever knew you were looking for to begin with. But how fresh is ‘fresh’ here? Hours from the water to your plate. Caught, brought, delivered, prepared and served most likely in a 24-hour time frame because that’s just the way we do it around here. But oh, where to start? Fly into our sparkling new Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, grab your bags and your krewe & rent a car (or motorcycle) and head straight to Grand Isle Louisiana…still a part

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A nearly 500 pound Swordfish at the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, Grand Isle.

of Jefferson Parish, a scenic almost

to be when the International Grand

two-hour drive that’s totally worth it

Isle Tarpon Rodeo was going on, one

if you want to see the waters where

of the most distinguished fishing

generations of Louisiana fisherman

tournaments in the country celebrating

embark to early each morning for our

its 95th year this year!

daily catches. The beaches are vast,

With weigh-ins happening

and the land is laden with sunflowers

consistently it shouldn’t have

& remnants of camps still recovering

surprised me to walk up on a massive,

from storm damage, but the locals

almost 500 pound swordfish, the likes

are welcoming. The weekend I went

of which I’ve never seen up close. It’s

exploring Grand Isle just happened

truly astounding what swims in our

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Captain Jonathan Seafood at Westwego Shrimp Lot, Westwego.

warm waters, but what is more impressive are the hours it takes some of these fishermen to bring their big catches in. The swordfish I saw took almost 3 hours to bring in. Fresh seafood is caught all kinds of ways as well. Some while ‘trawling’ the sandy water floors which is a method of fishing that involves pulling a heavily weighted fishing net behind a boat and some via crab traps dropped & later picked up from their regular ‘bobbing’ spots. Freshwater is home to Crawfish, Bass, & Catfish with Saltwater harboring the likes of Snapper, Grouper & Redfish. The different seasons impact our ripest catches as well. As a general outline, white or brown shrimp are in their peak season in January, then April through November. Crawfish are the biggest & best somewhere in between January through June where Oysters enjoy a year long ‘thriving’ season from January thru December; thanks to the Gulf that produces more than 500 million pounds of oysters every year. Blue Crab peak March through June but you’ll have no problem 14

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Turtle Soup from Restaurant des Familles, Crown Point.

finding them fresh around here all year long. When we stopped to eat before getting on the road back to old Metairie from Grand Isle, I looked over the menu and simply asked the sweet waitress what the freshest, most local seafood was on the menu & she smiled mischievously and said “It’s not on the menu.” I was immediately intrigued, she then continued, “They just caught and brought some fresh tuna in, do you want that?” The only response necessary: “Yes! & do it the way it was intended”. & they sure did. Oh, those tuna tacos. When I began my fresh seafood investigation I was told to be sure and make a stop at the Westwego Shrimp Lot on the other side of the ‘river’ out on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish. Westwego borders some of Louisiana’s most photo-worthy swamp and bayou views so you’ll know you’re getting close when you begin seeing boats and signs for fresh seafood adorning the landscape. I arrived at the shrimp lot to discover a lineup of wooden shanty-like buildings colorfully adorned with fresh seafood signs displaying everything from SHRIMP to SNAPPER, CRABS to REDFISH and much (MUCH) more. Although weekdays are busy, Saturday is bustling

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BBQ Shrimp and Grits from Restaurant des Familles

BBQ Shrimp and Grits from Restaurante Des Familles, Crown Point.

with a mix of fresh catches being brought in and iced down in their individual buckets or massive coolers while a mix of customers search for the ‘fresh catches’ they’ll be serving in their homes and restaurants that evening. Each ‘seafood stall’ are individual stores of their own, connected & parallel from each other, only divided by a big parking lot. Kim, with Captain Jonathan Seafood, said that long before the area was a parking lot, water used to be in the middle and boats would pass through straight to the Mississippi River only a few blocks away. Kim said that her 3 sons are all commercial fishermen. She worries this is the last generation of a dying breed. Unpredictable weather & storms, economic losses & competition from lower priced farm-raised imports continue to make the job an uncertain living, no matter how much they 16

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Fresh Shrimp at Fishermans Cove, Kenner.

all love doing it & the generations of her family

really will find fresh local seafood being prepared,

that have dedicated their lives to the mission.

cooked & served at establishments all over the

Her cousin works one of the lots right across the

parish. Don’t hesitate to ask what the freshest thing

way too. Won’t take you long to realize everyone

on the menu is too; the locals don’t mind bragging

knows each other around here! So, no matter

about that part.

what fresh seafood you have a hankering for,

Nestled in Crown Point, LA (known for its

here’s to betting you can find it somewhere on

bayou country, swamps & amazing fishing) is

the Westwego shrimp lot; but you might want to

Restaurant des Familles which sits right on Bayou

bring a cooler for your loot because between all

des Familles, and only a few minutes’ drive to the

the fresh seafood options & what you’ll discover

scenic Jean Lafitte National Historical Park. The

at the Market Wego, located right beside the lot,

landscape is draped in Live Oaks and Palmettos.

you most likely will need it. I ended up with fresh

Call ahead for a reservation by the window

shrimp, a full chicken and massive pork chops

because you’ll want a seat right beside the action.

stuffed with crawfish & crab stuffing that was ideal

With a full vieux of the bayou you’re bound to

for a night-in after only an hour and a half at 350

see something like we did: an alligator that had

degrees in the oven. Yum.

been lurking on the edge of the water eyeing

Now where to eat it?

up a turtle shell a few feet in front of him. When

Southeast Louisiana is unique in that you

the rush of the alligator finally took its prey,

>> I

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Snapper from Westwego Shrimp Lot, Westwego.

could hear some of the staff saying they were

When I visited the Boulevard American

surprised it took the gator so long as he’d been

Bistro in Metairie, the freshest item on their

eyeing up that turtle shell for hours. Apparently,

menu was the Wood Grilled Redfish: Cajun

the turtle didn’t catch the warning sign about

seasoned with lemon butter sauce and

alligators in the area that lines the viewing area for

crabmeat. Oh, the sauce! How it lay delicately on

guests. When asked about their freshest offering,

the flawless redfish and broke apart easily as my

the BBQ shrimp laden in jalapeno grits was our

fork went in for a perfectly seasoned bite. The

servers first recommendation and with its tangy

server was adamant regarding the freshness of

sweet sauce, it did not disappoint. The turtle

the catch and after eating it, I understood why.

soup had a thick brown roux that took over my

You can also request most fresh seafood items

tastebuds, especially with a bit of sherry mixed

“blackened” if you want that extra peppered kick

in. The redfish came adorned with crabmeat,

but it’s definitely not necessary.

mushrooms & swaddled in jambalaya; a succulent

Of course, these are only a few of your

combination of Cajun delight. If only we’d had

Jefferson Parish culinary options; and if you

room for bread pudding. & I’m not too proud to

haven’t been eating fresh seafood your whole life,

say I was almost immediately eating the leftovers

here’s some local ‘how to eat it’ tips that might

on the drive home.

help you and your littles along the way:

If oysters are your craving, then head to

*Use a fork to help devein and peel a shrimp.

Kenner’s Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar & ask for

*If no other tools are available, a small pair of

E; he’s been shucking Oysters for over 32 years

scissors will help you break into a feisty crab leg.

& is known for his masterful-shuckin-move that

*When eating fried shrimp, be sure you don’t

involves his special ‘flip’. The Harbor’s menu is full

accidentally eat the tail too (only had to learn that

of enticing fresh options.

lesson one time).

Course you can cook up your own fresh seafood too as there’s so many local markets to score from. I stopped at Fisherman’s Cove right next to The Harbor & scooped up some fresh shrimp & redfish for dinner one night. Then at the end of your adventure, after you’ve eaten your way through FRESH Jefferson Parish, Louisiana seafood in the prime of its individual season…well then after all that you might be craving a good ole steak, and let me tell you, I’ve eaten at a lot of places in this city, and we definitely do steaks RIGHT too…. but that’ll have to be a story for another time. Redfish from Boulevard American Bistro, Metairie.

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ONLY ONE TRAIL IS THE PEARL OF LOUISIANA COOKING!

THE JEFFERSON PARISH LOUISIANA OYSTER TRAIL Whether you’re an oyster aficionado

Acme Oyster House

or you have an adventurous palate, the

Balcony Ballroom

Jefferson Parish Louisiana Oyster Trail is

Boulevard American Bistro

an experience to savor. Feast your eyes on

Colonial Bowling Lanes

each restaurant’s life-size oyster sculpture,

Deanie’s Seafood, Bucktown

hand-painted by a local artist which marks

Don’s Seafood

the eatery’s recipe for oyster success!

Drago’s Seafood Restaurant

The trail spans the parish and features oysters

prepared

every

which

way

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant, Bar & Catering

imaginable. Try Oysters Bienville, Oyster

Grand Isle, Collection of eateries

Dressing, Fried Oysters, Charbroiled

N.O. Marriott Metairie at

Oysters, or you can slurp the briny delicacy

Lakeway’s Bistreaux

straight from our Louisiana waters. Our

Restaurant

Oyster Trail gets more bountiful every

Perino’s Boiling Pot Restaurant

day with new restaurants and dishes. So

R&O’s Restaurant

The Red Maple Restaurant

go to louisianaoystertrail.com, where we’ll

Restaurant des Familles

Town of Jean Lafitte,

tempt you to try the wild side of Louisiana

Short Stop Poboys

cooking.

The Galley Seafood Restaurant

collection of eateries Vincent’s Italian Cuisine

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RESTAURANTS 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 yrs. HAYDEL’S BAKERY

4037 Jefferson Highway Jefferson, LA 70121 504-837-0190 www.haydelbakery.com Full line retail bakery with mail order products. IMPASTATO’S RESTAURANT

Deanie’s Seafood. A TAVOLA

3413 Veterans Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002 504-577-2235 www.atavo.la Modern Italian cuisine in a lively, familyfriendly setting offering a spacious patio and 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 Café offering delicious pastries, specialty coffees and gelato! AUSTIN’S RESTAURANT

5101 West Esplanade Avenue Metairie, LA 70006 504-888-5533 www.mredsrestaurants.com/austins Casual, upscale dining in the heart of Metairie, offering fine steaks & fresh Louisiana seafood. 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 Metairie, LA 70006 | 504-889-2301 • 5171 Citrus Boulevard Elmwood, LA 70123 | 504-410-5171 www.boulevardbistro.com Classic American bistro offering specialty cocktails and quality hand-crafted cuisine. 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. DEANIE’S SEAFOOD

1713 Lake Avenue Metairie, LA 70005 504-831-4141 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, and steak.

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DRAGO’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

3232 North Arnoult Road Metairie, LA 70002 504-888-9254 www.dragosrestaurant.com Home of the original charbroiled oysters! 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 and 2023! FAT BOY’S PIZZA OLD METAIRIE

2565 Metairie Road Metairie, LA 70001 504-345-2182 www.eatfatboyspizza.com This local favorite makes BIG pizza. Their large pies measure 30-inches across! 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. GATTUSO’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR, RESTAURANT & 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.

3400 16th Street, Suite A Metairie, LA 70002 504-455-1545 www.impastatos.com Authentic Italian dishes and Louisiana seafood specialties created by Sicilian born Chef/Owner Joe Impastato. 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 & CAFÉ

1200 S Clearview Parkway, Suite 1314 Harahan, LA 70123 504-818-2450 www.lamadeleine.com Quaint French cafe chain serving rustic country fare, espresso & fresh-baked baguettes. LOS JEFES GRILL

3224 Edenborn Avenue Metairie, LA 70002 504-516-2861 https://losjefesgrill.com/ Family-owned restaurant serving delicious, authentic Mexican food. LUCKY DOGS

1 Terminal Drive, Suite C 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 dog-friendly bar & restaurant embodies the easy attitude of retired surfers around the world!

RESTAURANTS MARKET WEGO

100 Westbank Expressway Westwego, LA 70094 www.marketwego.com A true Cajun experience filled with local flavors nestled by the bayou. MOSCA’S RESTAURANT

4137 US-90 West Westwego, LA 70094 504-436-8950 www.moscasrestaurant.com Nothing-fancy place serving hearty portions of family-style Italian fare since 1946. 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

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

3633 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002 504-888-3600 www.ruthschris.com Upscale steakhouse to which others aspire. Dining for business & pleasure. SEGNETTE LANDING RESTAURANT

450 Laroussini Street Westwego, LA 70094 504-900-1901 www.segnettelanding.com Rich Louisiana cuisine and ambience unique to this state. 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.

216 Metairie - Hammond Highway Metairie, LA 70005 504-831-1248 www.r-opizza.com Family-friendly restaurant in Historic Bucktown offering po-boys, seafood, & pizzas.

SWAMP ROOM

RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS

THE COURT OF TWO SISTERS

• 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” & 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 & soul of fine & casual dining in Historic Gretna. RESTAURANT DES FAMILLES

7163 Barataria Boulevard Crown Point, LA 70072 504-689-7834 www.desfamilles.com Classic Cajun/Creole fare served in a unique setting along the bayou.

5400 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70003 504-888-5242 www.theswamproom.com Local favorite sports bar with great burgers and event space. 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. THE GALLEY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

2535 Metairie Road Metairie, LA 70001 504-832-0955 Serving boiled, grilled & fried seafood & their local favorite, soft shell crab! VINCENT’S ITALIAN CUISINE

4411 Chastant Street Metairie, LA 70006 504-885-2984 www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com Award winning Italian & seafood cuisine; voted best in town every year! ZEA ROTISSERIE & BAR

• 1121 Manhattan Boulevard Harvey, LA 70058 | 504-361-8293 • 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 freshly-prepared Modern American dishes & craft cocktails.

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OUTDOOR PARADISE

Parc des Familles.

JEFFERSON PARISH EXEMPLIFIES OUTDOOR PARADISE by Ken Perrotte Some visitors to Louisiana never get beyond the big city sounds, sights and smells of New

Barataria waterfront cabins or even a two-story

Orleans, truly one of America’s unique cities

houseboat that sleeps up to 10 people and

with its history, attractions and nightlife. Natural

then head out at daybreak on a charter with

Louisiana, though, beckons at the city limits,

one of several experienced captains. Nighttime

where neighboring Jefferson Parish offers

bowfishing is also an option.

experiences that plant you squarely amidst outdoor paradise.

Capt. Gavin McKerchie, the marina’s fishing charter coordinator, says, “We can work with

Fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, swamp

anybody, whether you’re a first-time fisherman or

touring and more are abundant in Jefferson

a professional or experienced angler. It’s a family

Parish. Exploring the parish’s many family friendly

friendly environment and we can accommodate

outdoor opportunities over the course of my

both small and big groups, with boats that can

few days there was a challenge, given the ample

handle solo anglers and others that can carry up

options. I couldn’t experience them all, but that’s

to 10 people.”

a good problem to have. Better yet, it provides an incentive for a return visit!

FISH ON!

The Barataria Basin is a glorious tangle of

photo: KEN PERROTTE

or groups can rent one of the spacious Bayou

Charters and lodging can be packaged. Want fresh fish? McKerchie says the marina’s friendly team can easily arrange to cook your catch or set you up with all the equipment and materials needed to stage a group fish fry or shrimp or

canals, bayous, bays and tidal flats abounding

crawfish boil at the marina’s waterfront pavilion.

with hard-pulling and tasty inshore fish species

Experienced anglers hauling their own boat

like redfish, speckled trout, black drum,

can launch there. The marina store features

sheepshead and flounder. The Jean Lafitte

snacks and drinks, ice, sundries, fishing gear and

Harbor Marina is a fishing destination where you

bait, and convenience items. Anglers can also

can literally do it all – stay, play and eat. Families

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Charter out of Jean Lafitte Harbor Marina.

the onsite restaurant, located on a barge adjacent to the store. A fish cleaning station, with electricity and running water, is near the boat launch. There is even a 30-space RV park capable of supporting large vehicles or campers. It is fully equipped, offering electricity, water and a pumping station. Westwego Shrimp Lot.

“Summer is our peak period,” McKerchie said. “Kids are out of school and it’s a prime time to get youngsters outside. Spring, especially around spring break, is also popular, whether you want to fish or just go for a boat ride.” Juan Moncivais, known as “Captain Bubba,” says wildlife watching can be as fun as fishing when you’re out in the boat, with opportunities to see alligators and a variety of birds. “Fishing here can be as easy as you want to make it,” he said. “You can literally post up at a point, toss out your baited line and eat food with your family while you catch fish. It doesn’t have to be a situation where you troll or cast all day.”

There is nothing like cruising a cypress swamp in an airboat, feeling that need for speed as a stiff breeze cools you on a sultry morning. Again, Catch of the Day. 28

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a variety of operators offer tours, but I punched

photos: KEN PERROTTE

SWAMP TOURING

my ticket with Airboat Adventures in Lafitte. It was mind-blowing fun. I felt like I was “chasing down a hoodoo” in the middle of the old Creedence Clearwater Revival song, “Born on the Bayou.” Jordan Hughes, a principal manager at Airboat Adventures, says, “This is real Louisiana, what you hear about, read about. Lafitte is one of the last thriving, working bayou communities on the Gulf Coast. We’re blessed to share our culture, our ecosystem, our way of life with anyone who wants to take part in the beauty and come and see what Louisiana is all about. It should be a destination atop everybody’s list.” The Airboat Adventures swamp tour area is a protected, private preserve that’s maintained in a completely natural state to showcase the area’s coastal heritage. The 20,000-acre tract of tidewater cypress swamp is close to the Jean Lafitte National

Jean Lafitte Historical Park & Preserve,

Historical Park and Preserve. Tours last nearly

Amazon or Nile Rivers. “This gives us an incredible

two hours, with time built in before and after

mix of wildlife, terrestrial animals, birds, fish and

to check in, visit the gift shop and the resident

amphibians. The saltwater marshes intertwined

albino alligator, or get snacks and boat-friendly

with the freshwater areas create remarkable habitat

cold drinks, including beer, cocktails and frozen

diversity,” Lejeune said.

daiquiris to enjoy on the tour or afterward.

Of course, there are alligators – at least during

Blair Lejeune, an airboat operator and ecologist

warmer months and on warm days in the winter.

whose family has been in Louisiana since the 1700s,

“The alligators are obviously a big attraction,

explains the Mississippi River’s expanded estuary is

the star of the show,” says Hughes. “We see the

the world’s third largest, comparable to those of the

alligators almost every day, and they’re awesome, >>

photos: KEN PERROTTE

Airboat Adventures, Lafitte.

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Mountain Bike Trails, Parc des Familles.

but many people don’t realize how much more the

pontoon boat for a leisurely trip in bigger water.

swamp offers. Visitors can see birds like great blue

If you can swing it, the small boats are the

herons, snowy egrets, ibis, gallinules, barn owls,

way to go, in my opinion, especially if you’re into

nesting ospreys, bald eagles and many others,

photography and seeing alligators up close. The

such as roseate spoonbills, sometimes called

small boats can access small canals and no matter

‘swamp flamingos.’”

where you sit, you’re close to the water’s edge. Everyone has their own threshold of adventure.

and flowers visitors can discover. Colorful flowers

“Every tour is different,” says Hughes. “We

like hibiscus are abundant, their colors dictated by

cater our tours to the interests of the people,

nutrients in the water.

whether it’s the wildlife or the ecosystem or

“We’re actually in a sub-tropical climate here, so we have many native tropical plants you won’t see anywhere else but southern Florida, Central America or Mexico -- species like the dwarf palmetto, hibiscus and partridge peas,” Lejeune says. Adding to the plant diversity is the fact that

how Jean Lafitte came up Bayou Barataria and successfully fought off the British.”

A DESTINATION PARK

Jefferson Parish’s Parc des Familles (translated – Family Park) is a 610-acre outdoor playground. It is a

the area’s swamps are “hard-bottomed.” This

place where individuals and families (and their dogs)

allows trees like maples and sweetgum, plus

can spend a day enjoying the Louisiana outdoors.

cypress and live oaks, which host mysterious,

A 2,000-foot, elevated, dog-friendly boardwalk

creepy Spanish moss, to flourish. Helped by lots

meanders through part of the park and a Par 65,

of rain, a lush, rich palette of plants exists. It’s a

18-hole disc golf course designed by John Houck

magical, beautiful landscape.

traverses a well-manicured, cypress swamp, with

This outfit offers multiple swamp

the fairways lined by the stately trees.

excursions daily. Airboat options range from

New to the park is a long fishing pier with

large 30-passenger crafts to smaller 6- and

a nearby kayak launch. The freshwater site has

10-passenger models. Visitors hesitant about

bluegill and bass, plus a few alligators.

zipping around in an airboat can board a large 30 w w w . V i s i t J e f f e r s o n P a r i s h . c o m

Brittany Perrin is with Bayou Adventures, a

photo: KEN PERROTTE

Lejeune likes to point out the myriad plants

kayak outfitter operating a rental kiosk at the park. Kayaks are available by the hour for fishing or, simply, paddling. “It’s a way for people to explore kayaking without having to invest in the equipment or transport it themselves,” Perrin says. “Kayaking is a very family friendly sport, but there is a barrier to entry due to the equipment needed.” Perrin says the new kayak launch facility is “top quality,” with well-designed access ramps and ample space to maneuver the boats on and off the platform. Add in the park’s mountain biking trails, a dog park, the refreshing “Splash Park” water activity and a sport quadplex with fields and batting cages and it’s easy to see why this evolving park is a hit with locals and visitors alike. Perrin likes that the park is immaculately maintained and exudes a sense of security, a place where people can visit and recreate safely.

OTHER BEST BETS

photos: KEN PERROTTE

There’s much to see and do in Jefferson Parish. Other attractive options include Bayou Segnette State Park, which offers boating, fishing, camping,

Disc Golf, Parc des Familles.

Westwego Shrimp Lot, a quirky, fun, fresh seafood destination with vendor stalls offering fresh shrimp, other seafood and Cajun delights. You know you’re going to want to bring some home. Then there’s the Jean Lafitte Historical Park

canoeing, hiking, picnicking, playgrounds and

and Preserve, including the Barataria Preserve,

swimming in the wave pool. The park is close to the

which encompasses 26,000 acres of wild Louisiana wetlands. It offers beautiful, wild trails. Fishing from the preserve banks or non-motorized boats is also popular. In East Jefferson, Lafreniere Park has many of the features as Parc des Familles, including a dog park, spray park, disc golf and fishing (catch and release). The park’s marsh island is a haven for birds. Over on Lake Ponchartrain, near the Causeway and the fantastic foodie district known as Bucktown, is the Bonnabel Boat Launch, a modern, four-boat launch area featuring a huge fishing pier, a dog park and a walking and bicycling trail along the waterfront. Jefferson Parish has many quality lodging options, many in areas with exceptional restaurants featuring delicious Cajun and Creole foods. The Hampton Inn Elmwood was perfectly located to serve as an affordable base of operations for visiting Lafitte, Bonnabel and other points of

Bayou Adventures Kayaking, Parc des Familles.

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OUTDOORS, RECREATION & FISHING

Cajun Vista Sea Plane Fishing.

ANTHONY’S MISSING PIECES PLAYGROUND

67 Baron Lane Kenner, LA 70065 504-468-7211 www.unlimitedplay.org/playground/ kenner-inclusive-playground/ 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; hiking, bird watching & exhibit center. BAYOU SEGNETTE STATE PARK

Westwego Shrimp Lot.

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7777 Westbank Expressway Westwego, LA 70094 504-736-7140 www.crt.state.la.us/louisiana-state-parks/ parks/bayou-segnette-state-park/ Boating, fishing, picnicking, wave pool, camping & cabin rentals. BONNABEL BOAT LAUNCH / FISHING PIER

1599 Bonnabel Boulevard Metairie, LA 70005 Fishing pier, kid’s playground, dog park & boat launch.

BUCKTOWN MARINA

325 Metairie - Hammond Highway Metairie, LA 70005 504-736-6999 www.jeffparish.net 70 boat slips, 2 floating piers, boardwalk & greenspace. CAJUN VISTA FISHING LODGE

2783 Privateer Boulevard Barataria, LA 70036 504-341-5614 www.neworleansfishing.com Fishing Charters, Packages, Accommodations

GRAND ISLE FISHING BRIDGE

LA Highway 1 Grand Isle, LA 70358 www.grand-isle.com Adjacent to Caminada Bridge. Cast your line! GRAND ISLE STATE PARK

108 Admiral Craik Drive Grand Isle, LA 70358 985-787-2559 | 888-787-2559 www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/ grand-isle-state-park One mile of beachfront! 900 ft. long public fishing pier, observation tower, and camping.

OUTDOORS, RECREATION & FISHING

JEFFERSON PARISH PARKS & RECREATION

6921 Saints Drive Metairie, LA 70003 504-736-6999 www.jeffparish.net 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 and Seafood Market. KENNER’S LAKETOWN BOAT LAUNCH & FISHING PIER

Williams Boulevard at Lake Pontchartrain 5051 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70065 504-468-7211 www.kenner.la.us Boat launch, fishing piers, bike path, picnic areas & concessions. KENNER PARKS & RECREATION

1905 24th Street Kenner, LA 70062 504-468-7211 www.kenner.la.us Parks, playgrounds & athletic facilities.

LAFITTE PUBLIC FISHING PIER

Highway 45 & 2nd Street Lafitte, LA 70067 www.townofjeanlafitte.com Come cast a line!

LAFITTE WETLAND TRACE (ADJACENT TO LAFITTE BARATARIA MUSEUM)

4917 City Park Drive Lafitte, LA 70067 504-689-7888 www.townofjeanlafitte.com See authentic Cajun living. Hike over a 41acre moss covered swamp. View wildlife and 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.net Baseball quadraplex, soccer fields, agrarian garden, & nature boardwalk.

Jean Lafitte Historical Park & Preserve, LOUISIANA CHARTER BOAT ASSOCIATION (L.C.B.A.)

PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY

225-421-9130 www.louisianacharterfishing.com Your guide to professional charter boats in Louisiana. PARC DES FAMILLES

8001 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans, LA 70124 504-836-2215 www.scienceforourcoast.org The new Canal Lighthouse & Museum is open 7 days a week.

6101 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway Marrero, LA 70072 504-736-6999 www.jeffparish.net Baseball quadraplex, boardwalk, splash park, dog park, & premier disc golf course.

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ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING GERMAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

519 Huey P. Long Avenue Gretna, LA 70053 504-363-4202 www.gacc-nola.org Interprets the German immigrant contribution to Louisiana, 1720’s to present. GRETNA BMX

800 Gretna Boulevard Gretna, LA 70053 504-371-5197 www.usabmx.com Bicycle Motorcross Racetrack for all ages. Spectators welcome. GRETNA CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS

photo: CASEY RONQUILLE

740 4th Street Gretna, LA 70053 504-363-1580 www.gretnala.com Venue rental for special events & theater for live performances.

Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk. ADVENTURE QUEST LASER TAG

1200 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite 1106 Harahan, LA 70123 504-207-4444 www.lasertagnola.com Escape to fun! Lasertag, bumper cars, arcade, golf, and 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. AIRBOAT ADVENTURES, LLC

5145 Fleming Park Road Lafitte, LA 70067 504-689-2005 www.airboatadventures.com Call Airboat Adventures today for your high-speed swamp tour!

AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE

www.auduboninstitute.org Family fun and adventure. Visit their amazing Aquarium & Zoo. • Audubon Aquarium of the Americas 1 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-565-3033 • Audubon Zoo 6500 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70118 504-861-2537 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.

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CLEARVIEW CENTER

4436 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70006 504-885-0202 www.clearviewcitycenter.com Restaurants & anchor stores: Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, AMC Dine-In Palace. 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 Oldest documented home in the lower Mississippi River Valley open 7 days a week, excluding holidays. GAME ON SOCIAL HUB

2421 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Kenner, LA 70062 504-469-7475 www.gameonnola.com An interactive social experience: 34,000 sq ft encompassing a full Restaurant, Bar, Bowling, Laser Tag, Axe Throwing & Arcade.

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! Located under a covered pavilion. GRETNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS

209 Lafayette Street Gretna, LA 70053 504-362-3854 | 888-4-GRETNA www.gretnala.com Historic small town charm with festivals, music, & tours. We want you in Gretna! • William D. White House • Kitte Strehle House • Ignatius Strehle House • Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop • David Crockett Firehouse, The Louisiana Fire Museum • GRETNA OBSERVATORY

# 1 Copernicus Lane behind Gretna Jr. High on Gretna Boulevard Gretna, LA 70053 504-363-1597 | 888-4-GRETNA www.gretnala.com

• SOUTHERN PACIFIC FREIGHT DEPOT & ILLINOIS CENTRAL CABOOSE

Huey P. Long Avenue & 2nd Street Gretna, LA 70053 504-363-1580 | 888-4-GRETNA www.gretnala.com

• ST. JOSEPH CHURCH & GARDENS

600 Sixth Street Gretna, LA 70053 504-368-1313 | 888-4-GRETNA www.gretnala.com

= Louisiana Oyster Trail

ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING • TEXAS-PACIFIC DEPOT, A GRETNA HISTORICAL LANDMARK

Huey P. Long Avenue & 3rd Street Gretna, LA 70053 504-363-1580 | 888-4-GRETNA www.gretnala.com

FARMERS ARTS METAIRIE MARKET

Bayou Metairie Park | Located between Metairie Lawn Drive & Labarre Road Metairie, LA 70001 504-884-9603 www.oldmetairiegardenclub.com Produce, live music, & kids activities. HARAHAN FARMERS MARKET

501 Oak Avenue Harahan, LA 70123 504-259-6594 Held on Sundays ,9am to 1pm at Harahan Playground. 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. JEFFERSON INDOOR RANGE & MACHINE GUN TOURS

6719 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70003 504-218-7822 www.jeffersonindoor.com Enjoy shooting a variety of exotic machine guns for ultimate entertainment. 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

1118 Clearview Parkway Metairie, LA 70001 504-885-2000 www.jpas.org Professional live performing arts entertainment. LAFITTE BARATARIA MUSEUM & WETLAND TRACE

4917 City Park Drive Lafitte, LA 70067 504-689-7888 www.townofjeanlafitte.com See authentic Cajun living. Hike over 41 -acre moss-covered swamp.

LAFRENIERE PARK FARMERS ARTS 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 Premier shopping destination featuring over 100 places to shop, dine & enjoy with curbside pick-up. LOFT18

3128 Metairie Road Metairie, LA 70001 504-827-1059 www.loft18.com Premier indoor golf & entertainment center. LOUISIANA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

15 Henry Thomas Drive New Orleans, LA 70124 504-523-1357 www.lcm.org “Whoa, what is that?” Indoor and outdoor experiences fully accessible for every single amazing kid! LOUISIANA TAX FREE SHOPPING

Main Ticket Lobby at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 500 Port of New Orleans New Orleans, LA 70130 504-568-3605 www.louisianataxfree.louisiana.gov International shoppers redeem vouchers for cash. Visit our website for more information. LOUISIANA TOUR COMPANY, LLC

9706 Barataria Boulevard Crown Point, LA 70072 504-689-3599 | 1-888-30-SWAMP www.louisianaswamp.com One tour company for most popular swamp tours, plantation tours, & city tours. MARDI GRAS PLAZA

3300 Block of Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002 www.visitjeffersonparish.com A tribute to Jefferson Parish Carnival with plaques of past & present Krewe crests displayed in the shape of a giant Mardi Gras bead. A 16’ tall statue of artist George Rodrigue’s Blue Dog overlooks this site. MOVIE POSTER ARCHIVES GALLERY & GIFTS

605 Lapalco Boulevard, Suite M Gretna, LA 70056 225-283-4498 www.movieposterarchives.org There’s no place like home...or Movie Poster Archives Gallery & Gifts! J e f f e r s o n P a r i s h V i s i t o r G u i d e 35

ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING 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. TPC LOUISIANA

11001 Lapalco Boulevard Avondale, LA 70094 504-436-8953 www.tpc.com/louisiana Live the PGA Tour experience. ULTIMATE SWAMP ADVENTURES

450 Laroussini Street Westwego, LA 70094 504-566-1290 www.ultimateswamptour.com Swamp & airboat tours in swamp closest to New Orleans. WESTSIDE BOWLING LANES

3715 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 504-340-2695 www.westsidelanesnola.com A one-stop fun spot, bowling, darts, billiards, arcade & games, bar, and two dining options. The Liberation Pavillion at the National World War II Museum. NOLA GOLD RUGBY

6000 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70003 504-507-8249 www.nolagoldrugby.com/schedule NOLA Gold, Your Major League Rugby Team is Back in 2024! 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! OAKWOOD CENTER

197 Westbank Expressway, Suite 33 Gretna, LA 70053 504-218-0501 www.oakwoodcenter.com Shopping center anchored by Dillard’s, JC Penney, Dick’s Sporting Goods & H&M. PADDLEWHEELER CREOLE QUEEN

#1 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-529-4567 www.creolequeen.com See New Orleans from an unique point-ofview on an authentic paddlewheeler!

PELICAN NEW ORLEANS TOURS

600 Oak Harbor Boulevard, Suite 103 Slidell, LA 70461 504-503-0420 www.pelicanneworleans.com Local, family-owned hospitality company. RIVERTOWN, A MAIN STREET USA HISTORIC DISTRICT

A 16 Block historic district with museums, shopping & dining. • Heritage Park • LaSalle’s Landing • Kenner Planetarium & MegaDome Cinema • Space Center Science Complex Planetarium & Science Complex is opened to the public on Saturdays 11am-3pm. Groups of 10 or more appointments only Tues-Fri. To purchase tickets visit or call: 2020 Fourth Street Kenner, LA 70062 504-468-7231 www.kenner.la.us 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.

www.VisitJeffersonParish.com

ST. JOSEPH AND FELICITY PLANTATIONS

3535 Highway 18 Vacherie, LA 70090 225-265-4078 www.stjosephplantation.com Fully intact sugarcane farm: manor home, original cabins, blacksmith shop & school house. 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! TEATRO WEGO! THEATRE

177 Sala Avenue Westwego, LA 70094 504-885-2000 www.jpas.org A season of spectacular Comedy, Improv & Stand Up laughs. Rentals available.

WESTWEGO FARMERS & FISHERIES MARKET

484 Sala Avenue & Fourth Street Westwego, LA 70094 504-341-9083 www.visitwestwego.com This open air market provides concerts, festivals, fairs, annual 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

Torrento’s Seafood Lot 100 Westbank Expressway Westwego, LA 70094 Buy fresh crabs, fish, shrimp & more!

HOTELS & HOUSING

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, 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 70 great locations. BAYMONT INN & SUITES MARRERO

6589 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA 70072 504-309-5700 www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/ marrero-louisiana/baymont-inn-and-suitesmarrero/overview Experience hometown hospitality with a wide variety of amenities. Conveniently located near New Orleans.

BEST WESTERN BAYOU INN

9008 Westbank Expressway Westwego, LA 70094 504-304-7980 www.neworleansbestwestern.com 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 guestrooms with charming courtyard & exceptional guest service.

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HOTELS & HOUSING

Hampton Inn Metairie. BRENT HOUSE HOTEL

1512 Jefferson Highway Jefferson, LA 70121 504-835-5411 www.brenthouse.com Free covered parking & WiFi, 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, and cruise terminal.

CLARION HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT

2829 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70062 504-467-5611 www.choicehotels.com/la418 Full-service amenities, convenient location 2 mi. from Airport off I-10 COMFORT INN & SUITES KENNER

1501 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Kenner, LA 70062 504-305-6800 www.choicehotels.com/louisiana/kenner/ comfort-inn-hotels/la460 Limited Service hotel with friendly staff, great food & beverage.

www.VisitJeffersonParish.com

COMFORT INN-MARRERO-NEW 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-HARVEY-NEW 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.

HOTELS & HOUSING

CONTEMPRA INN

2820 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70062 504-468-7700 www.contemprainn.com Clean, quiet, and smoke free suburban motel with value-priced rooms.

COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON, METAIRIE

2713 North Causeway Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002 504-835-4141 / 800-874-1280 www.countryinns.com/metairiela Conveniently located near shopping and restaurants, offering complimentary hot breakfast, & free parking. Courtyard New Orleans Metairie.

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HOTELS & HOUSING

Contempra Inn, Kenner. HAMPTON INN & SUITES HARVEY COURTYARD NEW ORLEANS METAIRIE

2 Galleria Boulevard Metairie, LA 70001 504-838-3800 www.courtyardneworleansmetairie.com When it comes to vacation travel, they offer a refreshing way to unwind.

1651 5th Street Harvey, LA 70058 504-324-5688 www.harveysuites.hamptoninn.com 10 minutes to downtown, indoor pool, fitness center, free hot breakfast, & WiFi.

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT

2150 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Kenner, LA 70062 504-467-3111 www.neworleansairport.doubletree.com Hot Breakfast Buffet Available, Room Service 11am-11pm, Market 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

HILTON GARDEN INN NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT

4535 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70065 504-305-5400 www.neworleansairport.stayhgi.com Conveniently located by the airport, downtown, & casino. Stay & play by the lake.

HAMPTON INN & SUITES NEW ORLEANS - ELMWOOD

5150 Mounes Street Harahan, LA 70123 504-733-5646 www.hamptoninn.com/hi/ neworleanselmwood Conveniently located in Elmwood Business Park with complimentary hot breakfast, hispeed wireless internet and 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.

www.VisitJeffersonParish.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, HARVEYMARRERO

2433 Manhattan Boulevard Harvey, LA 70058 504-366-5055 www.hiexpress.com/harveyla Recently completed full renovation in guest rooms, lobby, and breakfast area. HOLIDAY INN METAIRIE NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT HOTEL

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.

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.

HOTELS & HOUSING

HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON HARVEY

1701 11th Street Harvey, LA 70058 504-962-7222 www.hilton.com/en/hotels/msyhtht-home2suites-harvey/ Conveniently located, pet-friendly suites with kitchens, complimentary WiFi & breakfast. 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.

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.

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.

= Louisiana Oyster Trail

SHERATON METAIRIE - NEW ORLEANS

4 Galleria Boulevard Metairie, LA 70001 504-837-6707 www.sheraton.com/metairie 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-avondalelouisiana-LA170 Award winning extended stay hotel offering suites with full kitchens.

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 with spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens.

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CONVENTION FACILITIES, CATERERS & BUSINESS SERVICES

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport , Kenner ALARIO CENTER

2000 Segnette Boulevard Westwego, LA 70094 504-349-5525 www.alariocenter.com Hosting sporting, community, cultural, and retail events & banquets.

BARRECA’S FOOD SERVICE, LLC

504-430-0079 davidbarr1@cox.net Food and beverage service consulting. BOX OF CARE GIFT COMPANY

103 Tapwood Court Slidell, LA 70461 985-285-3774 www.anyocajun.com Offsite catering services for festivals & events.

1001 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Suite 105 Kenner, LA 70062 504-432-1427 www.boxofcare.com Specializing in personal and corporate gifting that showcase items that are native to our area.

BAG OF DONUTS

BUISSON CREATIVE

ANY O’CAJUN

4828 Hastings Street Metairie, LA 70006 1-866-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, and all that jazz!!

3330 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 216 Metairie, LA 70002 504-378-3792 www.buissoncreative.com A full-service advertising, public relations, & government relations agency. CARL MACK PRESENTS

1010 Conti Street New Orleans, LA 70112 504-949-4009 www.carlmack.com New Orleans’ finest and largest event entertainment, production, and costume company.

CORPORATE LIGHTING & AUDIO

EVENT PRODUCERS, INC.

CRESCENT CITY COCA-COLA

EXPOTEL HOSPITALITY

DESTINATION MARKETING CONSULTANTS

FAMEAGENCY

5207 River Road Harahan, LA 70123 504-837-3947 www.corplighting.com Audio Visual Technology Services for live and virtual events and permanent installations. Bottling Company UNITED 5601 Citrus Boulevard Harahan, LA 70123 504-818-7300 www.cocacolaunited.com/locations/neworleans/ Buy, drink, enjoy! Group tours are available.

3532 Ridgeway Drive Metairie, LA 70002 504-616-4888 Marketing consulting for the hospitality & tourism industry. DOCUMART

5624 Citrus Boulevard Harahan, LA 70123 504-733-7377 www.documart.com Full service commercial printing, including brochures, banners and promotional items.

5724 Salmen Street Harahan, LA 70123 504-466-4066 | 866-903-6949 www.eventproducers.com A full-service event management, design & production company. 401 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Suite 102 Metairie, LA 70005 504-212-1492 www.expotelhospitality.com A hospitality ownership/management company committed to excellence of service. 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! FORE! KIDS FOUNDATION, INC.

11005 Lapalco Boulevard Avondale, LA 70094 504-342-3000 www.zuichgolfclassic.com Dedicated to raising funds for children’s charities through the Zurich Classic. = Louisiana Oyster Trail

www.VisitJeffersonParish.com

CONVENTION FACILITIES, CATERERS & BUSINESS SERVICES 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 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 www.neworleansbowl.com Non-profit organization managing & attracting sporting events to the region. GRETNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (GEDA)

327 Huey P. Long Avenue Gretna, LA 70053 504-361-7748 www.gedaweb.com Improving business by networking, promoting tourism, & helping other nonprofits. INSIDE PUBLICATIONS

29092 Krentel Road Lacombe, LA 70445 985-626-9684 www.insidepub.com Publisher of the Jefferson Parish Visitor Guide, Inside Northside Magazine & Welcome to the Northshore. 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. JEFFERSON INDOOR SPORTS

6124 Jefferson Highway Harahan, LA 70123 504-470-2349 www.jeffersonindoorsports.com 33,000 sq. ft. facility that offers a field-turf surface for year-round indoor events. JEFFERSON PARISH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (JEDCO)

700 Churchill Parkway Avondale, LA 70094 504-875-3908 www.jedco.org Driving economic initiatives & creating opportunities for business growth in Jefferson Parish.

JEFFERSON PARISH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (JEDCO) CONFERENCE CENTER

701A Churchhill Parkway Avondale, 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 & 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 2 large regional libraries, meeting space, and weekly events. LAZYEYE PHOTOGRAPHY

New Orleans, LA 504-388-9947 www.lazyeyephoto.com Premier commercial & event photography company specializing in festivals & corporate events. LOUISIANA HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 24046 New Orleans, LA 70184 504-754-8900 www.louisianahospitality.org Producers of the Fidelity Bank Champions Club at Zurich Classic, Gold Medal Chefs Gala & more. LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION, GREATER NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER

2700 North Arnoult Road Metairie, LA 70002 504-454-2277 www.lra.org Promote, protect, serve the interests of the state’s food service & hospitality industry. MESSINA’S CATERING & EVENTS

2717 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70062 504-469-7373 www.messinascatering.com Catering to your needs from private parties to major events. Celebrating over 50 years!

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CONVENTION FACILITIES, CATERERS & BUSINESS SERVICES

MOBILITY CITY

3501 Severn Avenue, Suite 3 B/C Metairie, LA 70002 504-608-1656 neworleansla@mobilitycity.com A mobility equipment rental, repair, and sales company. MR. MUDBUG & 12 SEASONS CATERING

5616 Citrus Blvd. 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 and insider information. OLD METAIRIE ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 55512 Metairie, LA 70055 504-666-1823 www.metairieroad.org Historical Metairie Road is 2.7 charming miles offering shopping, dining, & business services.

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 etc. RELIABLE ONSITE SERVICES (UNITED RENTALS)

10300 E. Airline Highway Saint Rose, LA 70087 504-290-5222 www.unitedrentals.com/solutions/specialtysolutions/reliable-onsite-services The largest equipment rental and solutions company in the world. RENAISSANCE PUBLISHING, LLC

110 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Suite 123 Metairie, LA 70005 504-828-1380 www.myneworleans.com Publisher of New Orleans Magazine, Biz New Orleans, New Orleans Bride & more! 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

3801 Canal Street, Suite 325 New Orleans, LA 70119 504-708-5862 www.mississippiriverdelta.org Reconnecting the Mississippi River to it’s delta to protect people, wildlife & jobs. SHOW TIME RENTALS, LLC

4517 Thalia Street New Orleans, LA 70125 504-266-2618 www.orleansembroidery.com 20 years of in house production experience of embroidery & promotional items.

3013 Harvard Avenue Metairie, LA 70006 504-883-7329 www.showtimerents.com A/V rentals, laptops, projectors, copiers, lights, virtual conference experts & video studio.

PARISH COFFEE

SHRINE ON AIRLINE

ORLEANS EMBROIDERY

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 and care.

6000 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70003 504-547-8500 www.shrineonairline.com Multi-use entertainment complex, we are your “blank canvas!”

www.VisitJeffersonParish.com

STEM STUDIO

338 Lafayette Street Gretna, LA 70053 504-432-2393 A full service floral studio serving up flowers with Flair. TAYLORED HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS

5456 Bellaire Drive New Orleans, LA 70124 619-520-5025 www.tayloredhospitalitysolutions.com Helping hospitality companies keep more of their hard earned profits. THE FOUR COLUMNS

3711 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 504-340-4109 www.fourcolumns.com Elegant venue that is perfect for all events, catering, and weddings. THE FRYING STATION

149 East Lakeview Drive Laplace, LA 70068 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. THE RIDGEWAY OF OLD METAIRIE

2431 Metairie Road Metairie, LA 70001 504-481-2007 www.ridgewayofoldmetairie.com Conveniently located & affordable for all of your corporate & social events.

THEVENOT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

1717 N. Bengal Street Metairie, LA 70003 504-810-5335 www.tbs-louisiana.com With hand held processors, counter top POS systems or Online platforms they can Help You To Grow Your Business One Transaction At A Time.

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA

2515 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 504-822-5540 www.unitedwaysela.org Fighting for the health, education & financial stability of their community. VIDEO VENTURES

1201 Convention Center Blvd. 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 (WBIA)

5201 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA 70072 504-367-1721 www.wbianola.com Supporting, improving & protecting businesses along the Harvey Canal & Metro area. WHERE TRAVELER

307 Royal Street #2 New Orleans, LA 70130 504-522-6468 www.wheretraveler.com Publishers of Louisiana visitor guides, custom maps, plus full-service digital marketing services. YUR EVENT RENTALS

105 West Third Street Kenner, LA 70062 504-218-0726 www.yurevent.com A full-service Party and 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 COACH

600 Oak Harbor Boulevard, Suite 103 New Orleans, LA 70126 504-210-8340 www.audubonlimousine.com Offering luxury transportation services & professional drivers. BONOMOLO LIMOUSINE, INC.

P.O. Box 55055 Metairie, LA 70055 504-522-0892 www.bonolimo.com Impeccable service, a first-class fleet & reliability for over 70 years! GRAND ISLE TOURIST COMMISSION

2757 LA Highway 1 | P.O. Box 817 Grand Isle, LA 70358 985-787-2997 www.townofgrandisle.com Have a GRAND time fishing, relaxing, hiking, camping, birding, and eating fresh seafood. GRETNA HISTORIC DISTRICT HERITAGE HOUSE WELCOME CENTER

1035 Huey P. Long Avenue Gretna, LA 70053 504-363-1580 | 1-888-4-GRETNA www.gretnala.com A historic structure that serves as the official welcome center for the City of Gretna. 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 80 years.

KENNER’S RIVERTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT

2020 Fourth Street Kenner, LA 70062 504-468-7231 www.kenner.la.us 16 block historic district with museums, shopping & dining. LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

1 Terminal Drive Kenner, LA 70062 504-303-7500 www.flymsy.com Modern, efficient terminal. Free WiFi, 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. WESTWEGO TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER

10 Westbank Expressway Westwego, LA 70094 504-436-0812 www.cityofwestwego.com All the information you’ll need to experience historic Westwego!

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1st Lake Properties & Apartment Homes Baymont Inn & Suites Marrero Best Western Bayou Inn Best Western Plus Westbank Brent House Hotel Candlewood Suites Avondale Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Comfort Inn & Suites Kenner Comfort Inn & Suites at Copeland Tower Comfort Inn Marrero New Orleans West Comfort Suites Harvey New Orleans West Contempra Inn Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie Courtyard New Orleans Metairie DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Airport Extended Stay America Hampton Inn & Suites Harvey Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Elmwood Hampton Inn Metairie Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Airport Hilton New Orleans Airport Holiday Inn Express Harvey-Marrero Holiday Inn Metairie New Orleans Airport Holiday Inn New Orleans Airport North Home 2 Suites by Hilton Harvey

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A Tavola Restaurant Acme Oyster House Amore Bakery & Café Austin’s Restaurant Bear’s PoBoys at Gennaro’s Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon Restaurant Boulevard American Bistro (2 locations) Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop Deanie’s Seafood Don’s Seafood Drago’s Seafood Restaurant Droopy’s Snowballs Fat Boy’s Pizza Old Metairie

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63 Fisherman’s Cove 64 Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant, Bar & Catering 65 Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar Restaurant 66 Haydel’s Bakery 67 Impastato’s Restaurant 68 Kenner Seafood Market, Restaurant & Catering 69 La Madeleine French Bakery & Café 70 Los Jefes Grill 71 Lucky Dogs 72 Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant 73 Market Wego 74 Mosca’s Restaurant 75 Perino’s Boiling Pot Restaurant 76 R&O’s Restaurant 77 Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (7 locations) 78 Red Maple Restaurant 79 Restaurant des Familles 80 Ruth’s Chris Steak House 81 Segnette Landing Restaurant 82 Short Stop PoBoys 83 Swamp Room 84 The Court of Two Sisters 85 The Galley Seafood Restaurant 86 Vincent’s Italian Cuisine 87 Zea’s Rotisserie & Bar (3 locations)

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Adventure Quest Laser Tag Adventures in New Orleans Tours Airboat Adventures Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Audubon Zoo Cajun Encounters Tour Company Chateau Golf & Country Club Clearview City Center Colonial Bowling Lanes Destrehan Plantation Game On Social Hub German-American Cultural Center & Museum Gretna BMX Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts Gretna Farmers Market & Arts Walk Gretna Historical Society Museums & Attractions Gretna Observatory Farmers Arts Metairie Market Harahan Farmers Market Jean Lafitte Harbor Jefferson Indoor Range & Machine Gun Tours Jefferson Performing Arts Center Lafitte Barataria Museum & Wetlands Trace Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market Lakeside Shopping Center Loft18 Louisiana Children’s Museum Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Louisiana Tour Company Mardi Gras Plaza Movie Poster Archives Gallery & Gifts NOLA Gold Rugby NOLA Motorsports Park Oakwood Center Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Pelican New Orleans Tours Rivertown, A Main Street USA Historic District Rivertown Theater for the Performing Arts St. Joseph Plantation & Felicity House Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans Teatro Wego! Theatre The National World War II Museum TPC Louisiana Golf Course Ultimate Swamp Adventures Westside Bowling Lanes Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market Westwego Historical Museum Westwego Performing Arts Theatre Westwego Shrimp Lot

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