Metairie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A street with a red trolley, palm trees, and buildings with striped awnings.
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Where to stay in Metairie

Find the best Metairie areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Old Metairie

While Old Metairie isn't home to many top sights, Pondicherry Wildlife Reserve and Lakeside Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Bonnabel Place

When in Bonnabel Place, you can plan a visit to Lakeside Shopping Center and Pondicherry Wildlife Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Westgate

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Westgate. You might want to make time for a stop at Evergreen Plaza Shopping Center or Barlon Plaza Shopping Center.

Metairie Lakefront

While there might not be top attractions in Metairie Lakefront, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lakeside Shopping Center and Clearview Mall.

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Bucktown

Bucktown might not have many top sights, but Lakeside Shopping Center and Pondicherry Wildlife Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA

3 out of 5
2713 N Causeway Blvd Metairie LA
The price is £80 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£80
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Metairie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,072 reviews)
"9/10 highly recommended Will stay again"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is £108 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£108
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Le Richelieu Hotel

Le Richelieu Hotel

3 out of 5
1234 Chartres St New Orleans LA
The price is £82 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£82
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Le Richelieu Hotel
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Latitude Apartments

Latitude Apartments

4 out of 5
3100 Lake Villa Dr Metairie LA
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Metairie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Clearview Mall and Lakeside ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"The property is very well lit and I felt extremely safe there. The property is very clean and nice."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Latitude Apartments
California Building

California Building

4 out of 5
1111 Tulane Ave New Orleans LA
Stay at this aparthotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Canal Street and Caesars Superdome are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (274 reviews)
"Needs darker blinds/curtains. All the light comes in from street lights and as soon as the sun comes. Does not get dark at all for sleeping. Shower head did not work, had to use handheld in the shower. Everything else was great."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

California Building
Memoir Warehouse District

Memoir Warehouse District

4 out of 5
808 Constance Street New Orleans LA
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions National World War II Museum and Caesars New Orleans ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (427 reviews)
"Clean eclectic hotel in the heart of the warehouse district. Would definitely go to again."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Memoir Warehouse District
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Stay near popular Metairie attractions

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Lakeside Shopping Center

8.4/10 (649 reviews)
During your trip to Metairie, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lakeside Shopping Center. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

£49
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

£26
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

£33
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Creole Queen Sunday Jazz Brunch

Creole Queen Jazz Brunch

£33
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Jazz Brunch
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

£18
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium Ticket

Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket

£32
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket
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Cities near Metairie

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