Experience the history and beauty of Longue Vue House and Gardens, a National Historic Landmark in New Orleans, Louisiana. Longue Vue features Classical Revival style buildings and landscaped gardens, a magnificent collection of European and American decorative and fine arts pieces, museum exhibits, entertaining tours, educational programs, and a delightful museum shop.With colorful seasonal blooms, Longue Vue provides a memorable experience for the whole family year-round.
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Entergy IMAX Theatre
The wonders of nature are magnified at Entergy IMAX Theatre, where larger-than-life adventures explode with the help of the world's most advanced motion picture technology. The theater is located next door to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, and is one of the finest motion picture systems in the world featuring a special six-channel, multi-speaker sound system and a silver screen reaching five-and-a-half stories tall. It is one of only six in the world!
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Jefferson Parish, West Bank points of interest. Visit New Orleans and after you're done partying and eating, time to jump into that rental and take a drive over da' bridges.Cross the Crescent City Connection (those two large bridges) drive to the West Bank and see how the engine (Jefferson Parish) that supported the New Orleans rebuilding, lives. We have little cities (Algiers, Algiers Point, Gretna, TerryTown, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego, Bridge City), a newly reopened Mall (you will see it, near the big, round hotel, coming from the East Bank of the CCC), stores galore on Manhattan Blvd. and the West Bank Expressway (exit Manhattan; stores are Best Buy, Barnes and Noble, PETCO, Sam's, Lowe's, Wal-Mart, Burlington Coat Factory (I doubt you'll need that but they sell clothing), Restaurants, gas and Chevy's Mexican Restaurant for that nooner.
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The Audubon Zoo is a beautiful zoo. It feautures animlas from all parts of the world in natural-looking habitats. The Louisiana Swamp Exhibit with the alligators was our favorite, but all of them are great. Zoo includes a reptile house and gorgeous aviary. Food options include McDonald's, Haagen Daaz, and a Cajun Cafe at the swamp exhibit. For children there is a petting zoo, playgrounds, and a carousel. You can even take a river boat ride here from the Aquarium and/or buy one pass to see both at the same time with or without boat ride. VirtualTourist.com User
You can hear the echoes of Bourbon Street jazz... Jefferson is that close. Experience a world of winding nature trails, an array of tantalizing restaurants and fantastic shopping. Uncover museums, theaters and historic districts that give a whole new meaning to what you know as New Orleans. Experience Jefferson.
Our area offers sports facilities, manufacturing, petroleum and maritime industries, residential communities, shopping centers - not to mention waterways, abundant wildlife, a national park, and a stretch of the Mississippi River that divides the parish into the East and West banks.
Experience Jefferson... so close and yet a world away.
La Maison Creole is owned and operated business since 1974. We have been providing services for families with their wedding plans and personal needs for over twenty years. We offer a warm and caring atmosphere where relatives and friends can enjoy and celebrate the happiest of occasions. Our professional staff assists you every step of the way. Beginning with the most elegant of wedding cakes to the finest prepared hors d'oeuvre and foods with a New Orleans flare.
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Westwego Farmers And Fisheries Market
The region's premier farmers market opened in August 2008. This $4 million dollar facility features 43 fully covered booth spaces with electricity in all spaces and amphitheater. It is located in Salaville, the historic district of Westwego and is open Saturday year round 8:30am to 2:pm. There is ample free parking. The market accepts Senior Coupons. They have the freshest local produce, seafood, value added products, dairy, eggs, prepared foods and hand crafted items. Saturday market has live music, facepainting, craft activities and twice a month, pony rides for the kids. Facility is available for private parties and local events.
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German-American Culture Centre
Germans have played a major role in the development of Louisiana since 1721, when they settled the German Coast, about 36 miles up the Mississippi River from New Orleans. They were contracted by John Law to colonize Louisiana after the Duc d'Orleans, Regent of France, granted Law permission to charter the Company of the West. Throughout the 1800s, New Orleans was a major port of entry for German immigrants, many of whom went to Texas and the mid-west. By 1850, there were more Germans than French in New Orleans.Throughout the 20th century, German immigrants have continued to contribute to Louisiana's Delta region. Interested? Visit the German-American Culture Centre and learn more!
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Hands-On Native American Crafts Day
April 3, 2010
Get ready for a Hands-On Native American Crafts Day in the Native American Museum. You will learn from Louisiana's Native American craftsmen to make traditional and contemporary works. Weave the web of Grandmother Spider to create your own dreamcatcher. Create your own arrowhead from stone or a blowgun from elderberry. Make jewelry with beads, garfish scales or an alligator tooth. Weave a basket of palmetto or longleaf pine needles. Make and play native toys and games. Learn how to shoot a bow in the Indian style. Gain an appreciation for the hand-crafted goods that local Native Americans have created from Louisiana's natural materials and used for thousands of years. More about the Hands-On Native American Crafts Day
Clearview Mall
Clearview Mall is a 700,000 square foot enclosed shopping center located on 40.5 acres in the heart of Metairie. Their strong mix of retail, entertainment and dining makes Clearview Mall a first choice for many residents in the greater New Orleans area. You can shop here, dine here and catch a movie all in one trip. Features include food court delights, three award winning restaurants and an array of shopping, featuring anchor stores: Sears, Bed Bath & Beyond and Target. Clearview Mall also offers a Strength Training Class, so you can add to your cardio workout with a strength training class to help ensure strong muscles and bones.
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Martin Wine Cellar
Searching for a special dining experience? Established in 1946 Martin Wine Cellar has been purchasing and selling some of the finest and rarest wines in the city. With a pension for taste and elegance Martin Wine Cellar's Metairie location prides itself on their vast wine selection and fine dining bistro/deli with a special every day of the week. Martin Wine Cellar is now pleased to offer wine tasting events that appeal to both beginning wine novice and seasoned wine collectors. You can enjoy seated tastings with lecture or a casual reception–style tastings. Bring friends and family, take break from the hectic of all-day life and enjoy some splendid moments!
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Gretna Farmers' Market
Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. year-round
Buy Fresh, Buy Local! Gretna Farmer's Market vendors are proud to bring to you the freshest of the fresh. They are showcasing the best of spring fruits and produce. Each week they strive to have a local non-profit organization at the market to sell baked goods, and there is live music to make shopping fun. A wide variety of different vendors offer fresh local vegetables and dairy. Products from local bakeries, pork cracklins and smoked meats are also offered. Seasonal fruits, plants and cut flowers of the season can also be found. Bring your whole family for a stroll around the marketplace and support local farmers and grocerers! The market will take place during any weather condition.
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Ralph & Kacoos Restaurant
This restaurant is located in the very heart of the French Quarter, on 519 Toulouse St, right off of Decatur. Their experienced chefs are dedicated to preparing each meal to the classic standard of Louisiana seafood that they've been serving since 1969. The menu is world famous with popular favorites like Shrimp Beignets, and Blackened Gator. A relaxed, family friendly atmosphere sets the stage for a great dining experience that’s affordable, friendly and fun! Ralph & Kacoos cater to large parties and events, and they are the only restaurant in the French Quarter that can take in large groups of patrons. Come and experience the taste of Cajun!
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Tour Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World
Come and see where Mardi Gras is made! Mardi Gras World invites you to take a look behind the magic of Mardi Gras on your next trip to New Orleans. Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World is New Orleans ’ showcase of carnival, with thousands of sensational sculptured props and breath taking giant figures on display all year round. Come and have your picture taken next to King Kong, Marilyn Monroe, the giant Bacchsaurus, and thousands of other props and sculptures.
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Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Ste. 411 New Orleans, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 731-7083
Fax: (504) 731- 7089
Internet: www.experiencejefferson.com
Water Sports & Settings in Jefferson
Water sports such as boating, sailing, jet skiing, and water skiing abound on Lake Pontchartrain and the many other waterways of Jefferson. The beaches of Grand Isle along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico offer great spots for swimming, fishing, crabbing, picnicking and even camping. If camping on the beach is a little too primitive, Bayou Segnette state park offers quaint cabins, nestled in the natural beauty of Louisiana’s swamp lands.
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