Jefferson Parish , Louisiana
Jefferson Parish , the Gateway to New Orleans begins on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain and ends sixty miles later on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The Jefferson Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau website offers complete and up to date travel information including accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and special events. The website also contains information on area weather, maps and other helpful travel aids for what ever you need for an exciting experience.
Once a passageway for pioneers headed to the Western frontier, Westwego borders some of Louisiana's most picturesque bayous and swamps. Westwego's adjacent 580-acre Bayou Segnette State Park is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Nestled on the banks of Bayou Segnette, the park's extensive grounds comprise the most popular state park in Louisiana.
Named for early plantation owner Duncan Kenner, the town of Kenner Louisiana boasts the historic area of Rivertown along the banks of the Mississippi, the Pontchartrain Center on Lake Pontchartrain and its neighbor the Treasure Chest Casino. Science and nature exhibits, theater performances, even a Mardi Gras Museum are among the exciting possibilities found in Rivertown. Both the new Kenner Planetarium and MegaDome Cinema are a must-see. The elegant Esplanade Mall and shopping areas along Williams Boulevard, plus the New Orleans International Airport make Kenner bustle. |
