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Things to Do in Metairie, LA | Local Favorites & Family Fun ⚜️
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items Metairie may sit right outside New Orleans, but there’s plenty to do without heading into the city. These are places my family and I know, enjoy, or genuinely recommend, from kid-friendly outings and local eats to shopping, entertainment, and those l...
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🎡 Family Fun & Things to Do
🍽️ Local Eats & Louisiana Favorites
🛍️ Shopping & Local Finds
☕ Coffee, Brunch & Casual Stops
⚜️ Local Landmarks
🎡 Family Fun & Things to Do
Easy ways to get out of the house and make a day of it. Parks, skating, Mardi Gras fun and some of the places local families have been enjoying for years, without having to head into New Orleans.
One of those easy family outings that doesn’t have to cost a thing. Lafreniere Park has plenty of space for the kids to run around, playgrounds, walking paths, ducks and other wildlife, picnic areas, and lots of open green space. We’ve enjoyed it for...
Lafreniere Park | Family-Friendly Park in Metairie, LA
This is not your little neighborhood library. The East Bank Regional Library on West Napoleon is HUGE and such an easy free outing with the kids. There’s tons to explore, dedicated areas for children and teens, computers, activities and programs, and...
Jefferson Parish Library - East Bank Regional Library
This is what we mean by a kiddie parade. 💜💚💛 Little Rascals is all about letting the kids get in on the Mardi Gras fun, and it’s one of those Carnival traditions that’s great for families. Beads, throws, costumes, floats and plenty of excitement w...
Krewe of Little Rascals | Family-Friendly Mardi Gras Parade in Metairie
A classic old-school family outing. 🛼 Airline Skate Center is the kind of place you go to put on some skates, hear some music, and let the kids burn off some energy while everybody has fun. Great for family outings, birthday parties, or just doing s...
Airline Skate Center | Roller Skating in Metairie, LA
🍽️ Local Eats & Louisiana Favorites
This is Louisiana, so yes, eating counts as something to do! From gas-station po-boys and Creole comfort food to daiquiris and neighborhood favorites, these are the casual local spots worth showing up hungry for.
Gas station po-boys are the best, hands down! Danny & Clyde’s is one of those classic local stops where you can pull in for gas and leave with a hot, dressed po-boy. Nothing fancy, nothing touristy. Just good Louisiana food from the kind of place...
Danny & Clyde’s | Seafood Po-Boys in Metairie, LA
A casual local go-to when everybody wants something different. You can get burgers, seafood, po-boys, salads, and plenty of New Orleans-style comfort food without making it a whole production. And those garlic-butter fries are a reason to go all by t...
New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co. | Burgers & Seafood in Metairie
Come hungry! Louisiana Purchase Kitchen is an old-school, all-you-can-eat Creole buffet with the kind of food that feels like somebody’s been in the kitchen cooking all day: fried chicken and fish, gumbo, jambalaya, smothered cabbage, cornbread, brea...
Louisiana Purchase Kitchen | Creole Buffet in Metairie, LA
Because are you even in the New Orleans area if you haven’t stopped for a daiquiri? New Orleans Original Daiquiris is a Louisiana staple for frozen daiquiris in all kinds of flavors and combinations. Grab your favorite, mix a couple flavors if that’...
🍹 New Orleans Original Daiquiris | Frozen Daiquiris in Metairie, LA
🛍️ Shopping & Local Finds
Sometimes the plan is simply to shop, walk around and see where the day takes you. These are familiar Metairie stops for shopping, entertainment, grabbing a bite and making an afternoon out of it.
If you’re from the area, you probably still call it Clearview Mall. This longtime Metairie spot has been getting a major makeover, with shopping, restaurants, entertainment and more being added to the mix. It’s an easy place to make a casual outing t...
Clearview City Center (Clearview Mall) | Shopping & Entertainment in Metairie
The mall in Metairie when you want a full shopping day. Lakeside has a great mix of department stores, familiar brands, specialty shops, food, and plenty to browse all in one place. It’s been a longtime local shopping destination and an easy option w...
Lakeside Shopping Center | Shopping Mall in Metairie, LA
☕ Coffee, Brunch & Casual Stops
For coffee runs, quick bites and those easy little stops that become part of your routine. From my favorite local coffeehouse to classic café au lait and beignets, Metairie has plenty of places to sit, sip and stay awhile.
My favorite coffee spot in Metairie. ☕ I love stopping at the French Press on David Drive for coffee, breakfast, or just an easy little treat. And definitely sign up for the rewards program. The points add up surprisingly fast, so it doesn’t take for...
French Press Coffeehouse on David Drive | Metairie Coffee Favorite
You don’t have to fight the French Quarter crowds to get your beignet fix. The Veterans location gives you the classic Café du Monde experience right in Metairie with hot beignets covered in powdered sugar with café au lait on the side. Great for an ...
Café du Monde on Veterans | Beignets & Café au Lait in Metairie
A longtime local favorite for Italian-style coffee right in Metairie. Puccino’s has that cozy coffeehouse feel with espresso drinks, specialty coffees, frozen drinks, and bites to eat. It’s a nice change from the typical coffee chain and one of those...
Puccino’s Coffee | Italian-Style Coffeehouse in Metairie, LA
⚜️ Local Landmarks
Not everything on a hometown list has to be a tourist attraction. These are the places, traditions and familiar sights woven into Metairie life. They're the ones that bring back memories, tell a little of our story, and just feel like home. 💙🤍⚜️
Had to put my alma mater on the list. East Jefferson is part of my growing up story and yes, the rivalry with West Jeff across the river was very real. Not exactly a tourist attraction, but this collection is about more than places to visit. It’s als...
East Jefferson High School | Metairie, LA 💙🤍
This is one of those “you forget how cool this is because it’s just right there” Metairie things. The Saints practice facility is right on Airline, and during training camp there are select practices open to fans. It’s a chance to watch the Black &am...
New Orleans Saints Training Camp | Metairie, LA
Forever Zephyr Field in my head. This Airline Drive stadium was home to the New Orleans Zephyrs and later the Baby Cakes, and it’s one of those places tied to so many local sports memories. The stadium has continued as a venue for sports and communit...
Zephyr Field / Shrine on Airline | Metairie Sports Landmark
If you remember the OLD Huey P., you understand. 😂 Crossing this bridge used to become a solemn, close-to-God experience somewhere over the Mississippi. The lanes were narrow, the bridge felt ancient, and making it safely to the other side came with...
Huey P. Long Bridge | Iconic Metairie & Jefferson Parish Landmark