Guidebook for Metairie
Food Scene
Good local seafood, po-boys, gumbo and some italian dishes.
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R & O Restaurant and Catering
216 Metairie-Hammond HwyGood local seafood, po-boys, gumbo and some italian dishes.
Sightseeing
Morning Call beignets and coffee open 24 hours a day, outdoor sculpture garden great to walk through on a sunny day, NOMA (New Orleans Museum of Fine Art), large beautiful park with large, ancient large oaks. Also, mini-golf, and children's rides. Street Car runs from foot of Esplanade at entry to park to Downtown and French Quarter.
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City Park
1 Palm DrMorning Call beignets and coffee open 24 hours a day, outdoor sculpture garden great to walk through on a sunny day, NOMA (New Orleans Museum of Fine Art), large beautiful park with large, ancient large oaks. Also, mini-golf, and children's rides. Street Car runs from foot of Esplanade at entry to park to Downtown and French Quarter.
Beautiful area during day to shop and step back in history. Fine dining, bars and nightlife where many stay open all night.
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French Quarter
Beautiful area during day to shop and step back in history. Fine dining, bars and nightlife where many stay open all night.
Parks & Nature
Jogging/Biking Path along Lake Pontchartrain Levee. Place to fish, or just enjoy the lake. Boat launch. At end of Carrollton in Metairie.
Bonnabel Boat Launch
1599 Bonnabel BlvdJogging/Biking Path along Lake Pontchartrain Levee. Place to fish, or just enjoy the lake. Boat launch. At end of Carrollton in Metairie.
Couterie Trail and other places to walk/hike with beautiful lagoons and water features. John James Audubon painted many of his bird paintings observing wildlife in this park. Bayou St. John is connected and has walking/running trails and kayak rental as well. You can also rent bikes, paddle boats or even a gondola to take in the views.
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City Park
1 Palm DrCouterie Trail and other places to walk/hike with beautiful lagoons and water features. John James Audubon painted many of his bird paintings observing wildlife in this park. Bayou St. John is connected and has walking/running trails and kayak rental as well. You can also rent bikes, paddle boats or even a gondola to take in the views.
Arts & Culture
One of the few Basilica's in North America. Stunning cathedral in the heart of the French Quarter. You can tour inside or attend Catholic services there.
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Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
615 Pere Antoine AlleyOne of the few Basilica's in North America. Stunning cathedral in the heart of the French Quarter. You can tour inside or attend Catholic services there.
Shopping
Assortment of shopping available close-by. About a 5 minute Uber or Lyft ride.
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Lakeside Shopping Center
3301 Veterans Memorial BlvdAssortment of shopping available close-by. About a 5 minute Uber or Lyft ride.
Essentials
Very close by. Grocery with local products and often buy one, get one free offers.
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Winn-Dixie
401 N Carrollton AveVery close by. Grocery with local products and often buy one, get one free offers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local, authentic New Orleans music clubs line both sides of the street. Walk from place to place to hear live music in all. Drinks can be carried in go cups in New Orleans. Gets cranked up after 9 p.m., but open during the day. Start at the end of the street at The Spotted Cat and work your way down toward Esplanade Avenue.
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Frenchmen Street
Local, authentic New Orleans music clubs line both sides of the street. Walk from place to place to hear live music in all. Drinks can be carried in go cups in New Orleans. Gets cranked up after 9 p.m., but open during the day. Start at the end of the street at The Spotted Cat and work your way down toward Esplanade Avenue.