Old Metairie Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Metairie Business District
After visiting Metairie Business District, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Metairie. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Canal Street
Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.
Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this walkable area.
Caesars New Orleans Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Caesars New Orleans Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in New Orleans? Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Jean Lafitte Swamp & Bayou Boat Tour from New Orleans
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Manchac Swamp & Bayou Tour by Boat
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Top hotels in Old Metairie
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
staff was great!!!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Jung Hotel and Residences
The room was clean but not spotless
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Location was perfect and service was great with the super friendly staff. Room is a little small, but that’s expected in a vintage building. The room was clean with daily room service. Only gripe is the shutters were kind of broken, but simply putting your bags in front of them helped a bit. Would ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
Spotlees room, comfortable, amazing staff as always
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Room was fine, there was and amenities fee , that they didn’t even have the drink tickets available for and
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
New Orleans Marriott
Nice
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Metairie
Mid-City
Appreciated for its gardens and live music, you might consider exploring Mid-City. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dreux Monument, and jump on the metro at Canal at Lopez Stop or Canal at Jeff Davis Stop to get around the city.
Mid-City District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or Mahalia Jackson Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.
Uptown and Carrollton District
If you're spending time in Uptown and Carrollton District, check out sights like Yulman Stadium or Audubon Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Tulane/Loyola Stop or St. Charles at Tulane University Stop.
Audubon
While you're in Audubon, take in top sights like Audubon Zoo or Yulman Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Exposition Stop or Saint Charles at Calhoun Stop.
Uptown Historic District
Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Uptown Historic District. Top attractions like Audubon Zoo and Magazine Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Jefferson Stop or St. Charles at Valmont Stop to see more of the city.
Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mahalia Jackson Theater and New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & History.
