There's something special about the New Orleans Lakefront -- a place where the city slows down just…read moreenough for you to actually feel it. If you're visiting New Orleans and want to catch a real vibe beyond the usual tourist stops, this is where you go. The energy out here is unmatched. Bounce music floats through the air, blending effortlessly with old-school R&B playing from nearby speakers. The smell of crawfish boiling, charcoal burning, and chicken grilling travels with the breeze coming off the water. It's culture, community, and comfort all wrapped into one experience. Today we came out simply to relax and enjoy a weekend of perfect weather while digging into some crawfish -- and honestly, it doesn't get much better than that. And if crawfish isn't your flavor, you still have great options nearby. Landry's Seafood House remains one of my personal favorites, offering great food paired with some of the best waterfront views in the city. Whether you want to slow-cruise in your exotic car, take a peaceful walk along the water, or sit back and watch the boats sail by while reading a great book, the lakefront gives you space to do it all. Bike rides, jogs, family gatherings, or simply sitting still and letting the breeze reset your mind -- there's plenty to do here that requires absolutely nothing at all. The beauty of the lakefront is that no two visits feel the same. You can make it a multi-day experience and walk away with completely different memories each time depending on your mood. Some days it's music and laughter. Other days it's quiet reflection and sunsets. If you're looking for your own slice of paradise in New Orleans -- somewhere to relax, reset, and truly enjoy the moment -- make your way to the lakefront. Trust me, the vibe speaks for itself.

Always a great time at the lake with crawfish and a daiquiri. There's a lot of parking spread…read morearound the lake as well as places to eat.

New Orleans Lakefront offers a great view of Lake Pontchartrain and is a very cool place to chill…read moreand just enjoy some time. Whenever I am in New Orleans, I spend some time here. It is just a very cool place to chill after a day of business. If you find yourself in New Orleans, Louisiana, come check out here and the magnificent Lake Pontchartrain.

A nice little boardwalk adjacent to Lake Pontchartrain. Went on a weekday, not too busy. There are…read moresteps near the edge of the boardwalk to sit that are close to the water. There are seafood restaurants nearby. 4 stars because I thought there would be more to see like a lake pier boardwalk or something lol.

Very peaceful way to watch the river and all of the traffic on the water. Parking is free and very…read moreeasy to navigate. The kids can run around and play while taking in a picnic. The road was very bumpy but overall it was a great place!

The Fly is a locals retreat from the touristy parts of town. I've been going here since I was a wee…read moretot with my bros and parents just to hang, play frisbee, ride my bike, watch the intramural soccer games, picnics and more. It's a peaceful space where families come to gather for birthdays, holidays or just because. Sunsets here are unmatched. I love coming to the fly with lunch or a snowball. Watching the river barges float by is an underrated pastime.

I was able to book a cruise 5 days in advance for a group of 6. The communication with Mynnye was…read moregreat! She answered all of my questions and gave me all the info I needed. The captain was a pretty cool guy too. We were able to bring our own food, drinks, and music. The yacht was clean and comfortable with a very nice interior design. The sunset was beautiful and we had a great experience.

Rating: 9.5/10 I…read morelove this space for the historical/ancestral aspects and for the music and cultural significance. Visiting this site always feels nice. The grounds are kept clean and it hosts a lot of great music and art festivals. Sundays are still my favorite day to go and hear music and see the vendors.

I must start with I was extremely disappointed with the condition of this historical park. Located…read moreabout 7 mins from the French Quarters. Someone is maintaining the landscaping but that's about all Now, there's a gentleman ( his name escapes me) that gives an amazing tour of the park and history of New Orleans. Wildlife (ducks, geese, cranes) are present so please watch your step Lovely sculptures. They need to be cleaned and maintained. Even with the disappointment I was happy to visit the park

So much fun to visit City Park in New Orleans on the first day of Spring. (It's actually one of the…read moreplaces that I visit almost every trip to New Orleans.) The park is sprawling. Covering 1300 acres, it is one of the largest urban parks in the US. Bike trails, walking trails, museums, restaurants, sculpture gardens, botanicals gardens and an amusement park for kids. What more could you want? Love art? Check out NOMA. This is often on my agenda. Love the rotating exhibits, Newcomb pottery and collection of impressionist paintings. I use my Graycliff annual pass for reciprocal admission fees. Bonus: One of my besties works here! Want art outdoors? The newly expanded sculpture garden is so beautiful and free to explore. Frank Stella. Yaacov Agam. Beverly Pepper. Take a photo with LOVE by Robert Indiana. Don't sit on Bear with Us by Frank Gehry. Feel free to walk across the Mississippi Meaders Bridge. Take a selfie in the Mirrors Labyrinth. Love to talk a walk here. Sorry, GiGi. No dogs allowed. Love flowers? If you are lucky, you may see tulips or wildflowers. Or visit the New Orleans Botanic Garden. It's also included on the Graycliff Martin annual reciprocal pass. The garden is filled with azaleas, camellias and beds of roses. Love the native Louisiana raised vegetable beds and the butterfly garden. Sit under the oaks on a park bench or a swing to take a rest. Like art? Explore the large collection of Enrique Alfarez sculptures spread throughout the garden. Hungry? Thirsty? This is the best place to visit Cafe du Monde. No lines and the parking is free and so much easier than the quarter. Order a cafe au lait or a hot chocolate with a plate of beignets. Then grab a table with a green umbrella outside to enjoy the sunshine and the famous oak trees in the park. City Park has one of the largest collections of Live Oak trees in the world. Have a kid? Or just feel like a kid? Storyland is so cute! Created by Mardi Gras float makers, it is a New Orleans classic full of whimsy. Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Mother Goose. It is filled with fairy tale and nursery rhyme classics. Fun fact: New Orleans City Park is one of the largest parks in the US. At 1,300 square acres it is almost twice as large as New York's Central Park which is just a little over 800 square acres and does not make the top twenty for size. (But Central Park is still amazing, too!) Parking is free. Or come by streetcar. It stops near NOMA. Thanks for the free flowers on the first day of spring.

I'd recommend City Park to anyone. It's a great spot for walking, running, photo shoots, picnics,…read moreand just enjoying some fresh air. It's very relaxing and a huge plus that you don't have to go far to feel surrounded by nature. There's always plenty of space and you can easily find a place to sit and unwind. I come out here a few times a week for walks and usually on Saturdays with my run club. It's one of my favorite places in the city to reset and stay active.

One of the best places to find adventure is by visiting the lakefront shop: NOLA…read morePaddleboards.Tucked away beneath what appears to be a lakefront residence, this little shop boasts a myriad of gorgeous fiberglass paddle boards. Not on the market for a fiberglass board? That's no problem. Nola Paddleboards offers rentals, classes, and tours. With one stop at NOLA Paddleboards you can stretch like a local while you take enjoy yoga class in the middle of Bayou St. John. If yoga is not your style, take a picturesque ride on the lake with a unforgettable backdrop of the sailboats in the sunset. No matter what your board style, beginner or expert, NOLA Paddleboards has an adventure for you. This is where I bought my first paddleboard years ago and I have been hooked on paddleboarding ever since.

My friends and I visited Nawlin' for a bachelorette bash this past weekend, and the soon to be…read morebride wanted us all to try paddle-boarding. For the ones that have no experience with it, we were quite scared. Some did not know how to swim, and some were afraid of the water. But after meeting Jeff, everyone's doubt eventually went away. He was one of the most friendliest, laid back instructor anyone can meet. Two of my friends originally backed out, but Jeff did some magic & made them feel comfortable that they both ended up finishing the paddle board session. We were proud of them, but thankful to Jeff for making them feel comfortable. And Jeff was so nice to help us take a group picture. We all took Uber to meet Jeff on the Bayou St. John, and the neighborhood was very peaceful and beautiful. There is no changing room, so make sure to wear appropriate attire. You can store your items at Jeff's SUV. And if you must run to the bathroom, there is a gas station very close by (a few steps away). It was quite cold when we were there for our 11:30 am session, but it eventually got warmer. If you can't swim, a life vest is offered. We all wore life vests, and not one of us fell into the bayou. Paddle boarding was very fun, and easy to learn. Thanks to Jeff for this wonderful experience. I am also offering my apologies for any inconvenience we gave him. Thanks for being patient with us. Highly recommended if you are visiting NOLA to give paddle boarding a try!

I will not send my business anywhere else. My 5y/o son wanted to go Flyboarding and, where we knew…read morethis was not possible, the staff Russel, Jeremy (the instructor) and Adam (on the jet skis) decided to do the next best thing. They took my sons favorite stuffed animal for a Flyboarding lesson and let my son ride on the jet ski to "help". These guys were amazing. Located at a fantastic new venue called YNOT, we were able to hang out (with our son) in a family friendly place with a splash dock to keep him busy and enough seating to watch him and the Saints play!! Not to forget at 3pm they had the band Karma. It was an amazing day. Big thanks guys!!#NOLAFlybordingROCKS

First time ever experiencing the side winding tube ride. Firstly, Tony is great. Super chill. Super…read moreawesome. Gave us lots of conversation even patiently waited until the rain subsided. Within our group of four he didn't make us feel like we were being rushed & you can tell you such a people person! As far as the actually experience goes hang on tight! He'll go as fast as you can handle & it's worth every penny!

Always a great view here. Usually come for the view, today I hit the walking trail. It's about 2…read moremiles around the park, which was really cool. Enjoyed my time as always.

Very peaceful and spacious park in the Metairie area. I was in the area today for some book drop…read moreoffs, so I decided to visit Lafreniere Park since the weather felt really nice. There are a lot of hills to go up and down on. Various soccer fields are available. There's also an outdoor stage for concerts and festivals, cute geese and chickens walking along the trail way, and overall a lot of nature in sight. Overall, a pretty nice park.

Lovely little dog park, playground and green space right on the lake with parking and connecting to…read morethe levee bike path. Gorgeous view! There's also space to launch a boat or kayak if you want to do that. BEWARE OF ALLIGATORS!!!!!!! The signs aren't a joke! Especially if you are there with a pet, have great caution when near the water. I say this because many people take their dogs down to the pavilion by the boat launch because that's where the hose is located. Keep your dog on a SHORT leash and beware of your surroundings. Gators like to hang there right around the corner.

My most recent visit here was to the Crime Stoppers event in October 2017. A co-worker was telling…read moreme about this event, and let me tell you, it was so very cool! The Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Department was here, as was the city police, members of the morgue (the live ones that work there, not the dead ones you silly goose), the SPCA was there with some animals, and so much more. Ideas for home protection were popular booths here as well. There were also booths set up giving hot dogs and soda at no cost to the public. There was a live band on stage. Now lets get to the park itself. There is an area specifically for dog that is small but enclosed. There are picnic tables and a couple of boat launches. You can access the walking trail that extends along the south side of the waterfront. This is between the levy and the water of the lake, so I am sure they block it off during storms. Great place to go to for some family bonding time.