- TripBuzz found 68 things to do with kids in or near Metairie, Louisiana, including 52 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Orleans, Gretna, Kenner and Barataria.
- From New Orleans Zephyrs to Laser Tag & Games, the Metairie area offers 57 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Playgrounds, Sports Teams (Professional) and Children's Play Area.
- Just 20 minutes from New Orleans, Metairie, LA shares the colorful culture of its neighbor. Residents of Metairie are sure to support the local New Orleans Saints in football, or head to one of the many clean parks for a game of football of their own. Visitors will enjoy the unique Lafreniere Park with its snack bars, boating, carousel, a frisbee golf course, and much more.
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39.5 Miles
Open every day of the year, Safari Quest Laser Tag provides amusement for the entire family. Along with a laser tag arena, the facility includes an arcade/game room and high rope obstacle course.
39.9 Miles
Visitors can take a tour of the Stennis Space Center, take a ride on the 'ISC – OMEGA Flight Simulator, learn about work done by NASA, view a 68-inch-diameter global presentation of planetary data, see displays on 50 years of space exploration. Outside visitors can see rocket engines and buoys.
40.3 Miles
Dedicated to the performing arts, Columbia Theater is affiliated with Southeastern Louisiana University. Along with dramatic stage plays, this theater is often the venue for musical concerts, dance recitals and other live performances.
40.4 Miles
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113 N. Cypress Street, Hammond, LA 70401
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Every child's dream, the Louisiana Children's Discovery Center is a hub of cool and education exhibits and items for children. Children will enjoy a rock wall to climb, a mock ambulance, a mock hot air balloon, and a mock crane.
40.7 Miles
Providing complete family entertainment, Tangi Lanes is ideal for bowling parties or other gatherings. Along with several quality alleys, the facility also offers billiards, arcade games and darts for added fun.
41.0 Miles
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906 East First Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
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Founded relatively recently in 1948, Nicholls State University is a public university known for its variety of distance learning programs. The location, which features a library with 245,000 books, including 61,000 e-books, competes in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision.
41.5 Miles
East Houma's Aggie's Skate Connection East is a roller and inline skating rink that offers open skating as well as a variety of different party packages. The facility offers skate rentals and a variety of refreshments.
41.5 Miles
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Bayou Country Childrens Museum
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211 Rue Betancourt, Thibodaux, LA 70301
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Bayou Country Children's Museum provides children and adults with a fun and educational hands-on experience. The museum features an array of exhibits that teaches young visitors about the Cajun culture, food, agriculture, music and festivals.
41.5 Miles
Peltier Park is a community park located in Thibodaux. The park features a children's playground, walking and jogging trails, covered picnic areas, a tennis court and nine softball and baseball fields.
41.6 Miles
Running for 31 miles, the Tammany Trace can be used by hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, and connects 5 cities in the area.