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

CA $62
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

CA $50
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Picture 11 for Activity New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

CA $36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

CA $34
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

CA $92
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

CA $67
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Historic Battlefield Cruise
Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium Ticket

Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket

CA $61
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

CA $50
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
passengers aboard swamp boat in New Orleans

Jean Lafitte Swamp & Bayou Boat Tour from New Orleans

CA $45
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Jean Lafitte Swamp & Bayou Boat Tour from New Orleans
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Lakeside Shopping Center

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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 sunset over a city with a river, bridges, and high-rise buildings.

Belle Chasse

A river with a bridge, boats, and city lights in the distance.

Luling

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

Gretna

A sandy beach with gentle waves and seagulls.

Galliano

A serene swamp with dense trees and a calm water body reflecting the surroundings.

Saint Rose

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