Metairie Travel Guide: Best of Metairie, New Orleans Travel 2026

Where to stay in Metairie

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

A suburban landscape with houses, green lawns, and a central fountain.

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.

A cityscape with a mix of modern skyscrapers and older buildings, a waterfront, and a bridge.

Bonnabel Place

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

A cityscape with a prominent stadium and a bridge during sunset.

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.

A lock system on a river with a bridge and industrial buildings.

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.

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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A river, a highway, and a parking lot with a large building.

Lakeside Shopping Center

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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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