- Our list of the best things to do in Metairie, Louisiana, features the top 91 nearby activities — including 41 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Metairie, LA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sights & Landmarks, and Tours.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Metairie, LA , followed by 72 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Orleans, Gretna, Kenner, Barataria, Marrero, Westwego, LaPlace, Lafitte, Jefferson, River Ridge and Slidell
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48.0 Miles
93%
1010 votes
40136 Highway 942, Darrow, LA 70725
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A historic plantation established in the late 18th century, the Houmas House Plantation & Gardens is a popular spot for movie and commercial productions. The gardens cover 38 acres, and there is also a restaurant on the site.
48.2 Miles
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3688 Southdown Mandalay Road, Houma, LA 70360
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A multipurpose park and recreation area, Bayou Black Recreation District 9 features sports fields and open green space, as well as covered picnic pavilions and playground equipment for kids. The district hosts special events like Easter egg hunts.
48.3 Miles
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84 votes
3718 Southdown Mandalay Road, Houma, LA 70360
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Get to know the Louisiana swamps on a tour from Annie Miller's Son's Swamp & Marsh Tours. Owned and operated by Louisiana natives, the company has an impeccable safety record and is one of the region's most popular tour firms.
48.4 Miles
Year round, visitors to the Buccaneer State Park can enjoy the waves of the Gulf of Mexico for body surfing and rafting. Campers also find full-site hookups at this park.
48.5 Miles
The Gonzales YMCA is a health and fitness facility geared toward the entire family. The facility features basketball and tennis courts, a swimming pool, and weight and cardio rooms, and offers a variety of fitness classes.
48.8 Miles
Established in 1801, the Bocage Plantation offers tours, lodging, and can host private events, such as receptions and weddings.
48.8 Miles
Visitors can drive along the shore of Ms Gulf Coast and see the historic beach. Since Hurricane Katrina, local businesses have been recovering and offer new restaurants, shops, and more for visitors to look at.
48.9 Miles
A baseball and softball training facility, Slugger's Indoor Batting Range features batting cages equipped with pitching machines. The facility also offers instruction in pitching, fielding, catching and hitting as well as a concession area.
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11 votes
107 Gouaux Hall, Thibodaux, LA 70310
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Named after Louisiana's Culinary Ambassador to the World, Chef John Folse Culinary Institute holds courses which are mainly of Cajun specialty.
49.2 Miles
A movie theater featuring 11 screens, Gonzales Cinema displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room, arcade games, self-service ticketing, 3D movies and a concession area with food and drinks.