What to do in Jefferson Parish, LA

Activities, attractions and tours

A swampy area with water, trees, and hanging moss.
A bridge spanning a river with surrounding buildings and a cloudy sky.
A river with trees covered in Spanish moss, reflecting the sky and clouds.
A long bridge over a body of water with construction work visible at the base.
A beach with waves approaching the shore under a clear sky.

Things to do

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

£33
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
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
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
Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

£49
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
ariel view of paddle boat on river in New Orleans

Creole Queen Historic Battlefield Cruise

£35
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Historic Battlefield Cruise
Swamp Tour by Tour Boat in New Orleans

Manchac Swamp & Bayou Tour by Boat

£45
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Manchac Swamp & Bayou Tour by Boat
City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

£24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup
Sunday Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Sunday Riverboat Jazz Cruise

£33
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Sunday Riverboat Jazz Cruise
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

£26
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 623 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £45 per adult
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 623 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £45 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Airboat Adventures: Semi-Private Airboat Experience

Airboat Adventures: Semi-Private Airboat Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 63 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £64 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 439 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £22 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 83 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £69 per adult
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What to do in Jefferson Parish

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

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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Day trip destinations from Jefferson Parish

A red trolley on a city street with tall buildings and palm trees in the background.

New Orleans

A large steel bridge with a curved design, supported by multiple pillars, under a clear blue sky.

Gretna

A pier with birds flying overhead during sunset.

Kenner

A large steel bridge spanning a wide river with multiple support pillars.

Avondale

A coastal road with a beach on one side and open fields on the other.

Grand Isle

A sunset over a marshy landscape with water and dense vegetation.

Golden Meadow

A river with trees covered in Spanish moss, reflecting the sky and clouds.

Barataria

A curved wooden boardwalk through a wetland area with tall grasses.

Port Sulphur