Metairie is a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, located in Jefferson Parish. It is located just west of the city of New Orleans and is situated along the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Metairie is known for its abundance of shopping centers and restaurants, as well as its close proximity to the French Quarter and other popular tourist attractions in New Orleans.
There are a number of attractions and things to see and do in Metairie, Louisiana. Some popular options include:
Lakeside Shopping Center: This large indoor mall features a wide variety of stores and restaurants.
Lafreniere Park: This public park features walking trails, a dog park, playgrounds, and a public pool.
Mardi Gras World: This attraction offers guided tours of the Mardi Gras float-making facilities and allows visitors to see the floats up close and learn about the history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
The Esplanade Mall: This outdoor mall features a variety of stores and restaurants, as well as a movie theater.
The New Orleans Baby Cakes minor league baseball team plays at Shrine on Airline, a stadium located in Metairie.
Other nearby attractions include the French Quarter, the Garden District, and the Audubon Zoo.
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