This is a nifty area of Kenner that has some good restaurants and some very interesting spaces and…read moreplaces to investigate. There is a lot of potential for this place to develop into a shopping and entertainment district but so far that hasn't happened. I mainly end up in this area when I'm visiting to eat at Gendusa's which has some good food and draws quite a crowd of its own. Overall this area is worth a drive to check out and you can easily tour it quite fast and then enjoy some good food at Gendusa's.

This is a section of Kenner near the river that is several blocks. There is a planetarium, a local…read moretheater, a park, several restaurants, shopping and a pottery place (you can paint your own pottery, or take one of the classes and make your own masterpiece). Anywho, there are several things to do in the area.

Oh my word! I am still laughing! We are in town for the Fried Chicken Festival ( my daughter is a…read morejudge) and a local friend of hers ( also a judge) brought us here after oysters and cocktails. So entertaining. They had scores of skeletons with outfits, funny sayings and everything else you could think of. Whoever designed this display is a genius. Don't miss it.

Super fun place just to stop by and visit. This isn't a business, it's someone's residence that…read moredecided to start placing skellies around the yard. The names that are added are fun and playful. There are a lot. There is even a sign of retired names of skeletons. Definitely visit when in town.

I was lucky enough to be invited to a private vendor appreciation party at their home location. We…read morewere picked up at our home by limo (and returned later that evening) and taken to quite a party, crawfish, crab and shrimp boil, pirogue full of beer and sodas and an afternoon of some of the best Zydeco I have heard. Lots of locals bring pot luck, jambalaya, bread pudding and more. Alligators everywhere. Talk about a good time! Laissez Le Bon Temps Roulet.

First off this tour was recommended by the Monteleone hotel for $90, I had a choice between this…read moretour which was advertised to be more personal as apposed to the larger group tour for $75. Of course we wanted a more personal tour and went for the $90 one. There were 6 of us plus our swamp idiot, yes swamp idiot. We rode on a airboat but only went down 2 Mabel 3 swamp channels, we only picked up speed over the water a couple of times. Saw about 8 gators and threw marshmallows at them, listened to to many I could have been a millionaire if I ... Stories. Aside from the included transportation from our hotel to the swamp this should not have cost $90. I took two $20 walking tours in the days before that I got more out of than riding with the swamp idiot. I knew when the boat said for all to see " if you like the ride tip the guild" that I was gonna be disappointed.

Five stars for effort Morgan!! I loved the idea of this event, and I love that Morgan loves beach…read morevolleyball and wanted to share that with her Yelpers. I enjoyed myself even though I'm totally out of shape again and it was difficult tromping about in the sand. The few of us that did go practiced hitting and serving, and it brought me back to my days in college when I played intramural beach volleyball at Southern Miss. The facility at coconut beach is massive and well kept. They also have a huge covered bar which is really cool! Maybe next time more people will be interested and we can have a fun game of volleyball!

It looks like these ppl have some major telant... Very good art work.. I'm glad to see that the ppl…read moreof New Orleans can come together and make such beautiful work.. way to go ppl. Love it!!!

Please note: Do not expose yourself at this parade. There are families with small children around…read more Police are nearby and you will be arrested and charged. The Sunday evening before the big weekend, this parade started at 5:30p and the route is so long that I was able to catch it near the end at 8:45p (it was finally finished close to 10p). This is only the 2nd Metairie parade that I have watched for more than only a few floats. This years theme was cartoons, and each float was a different cartoon. The Muppets, the Simpsons, the Flintstones and just all of them. The marching bands were on point. There weren't as many dance krewes as the New Orleans parades. I did catch this parades near the end of the route and some of the float riders did not ration their throws well, and were out of goodies by the time they got to us. I am sure that drivers were irritated by the parking as at the end of the parade, the floats stop so the riders can off load their belongings keeping the roads blocked. I am kind of surprised at how much I really liked this parade. The people watching was awesome as was everything about the parade.

The Krewe of Caesar has been rolling for 33yrs and their signature float is the Hydra (not sure…read morewhat it is exactly but it looks like a dragon). This is the largest parade outside of NOLA city limits with over 600 members! If you want to see a parade in Metairie during Mardi Gras this is one of the ones not to be missed. It is full of local high school bands and cool floats. RECOMMEND!

The full extent of Magazine Street is six miles long, but Jamie W and I weren't ambitious enough to…read moredeal with the Nawlins heat of such a journey. We spent most of our time focused on the busy stretch between Jackson and Felicity in the Lower Garden District since we were already admiring the architecture in the neighborhood. If you're big into eclectic boutiques and cozy cafes but not into the French Quarter crowds, this is the place to hang for an afternoon. We peeked through locally owned, independent shops with fanciful names like Imperial Woodpecker and Sesame the Opossum. Truth be told, we're not that big on shopping, but we are world-class browsers. For fellow browsers, the downtown end of the street leads to more significant cultural sights like the National WWII Museum (review: https://yelp.to/YedRbqqY-N) and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art (review: https://yelp.to/l7_pkjG2Sc). RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/d6k4OzFtUZ

Magazine Street in New Orleans is a 6 mile stretch known for its unique shopping, dining & local…read morecharm. It's a popular destination with a mix of local businesses, vintage shops, art galleries & restaurants. The street also offers a taste of New Orleans culture with its historic buildings & lively atmosphere. Many of the buildings along Magazine Street are historic, contributing to the area's unique character. It is a shopper's paradise with a wide array of locally owned boutiques, antique stores, and specialty shops. There is a variety of restaurants, from casual eateries to fine dining establishments, offering everything from classic New Orleans cuisine to international flavors. The street boasts numerous art galleries & studios, showcasing the work of local artists.

According to https://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/658 this is what remains of a…read morefortification built by the Union side of the civil war in 1862. It is largely closed to the public, but I know I would love to explore this place. It is about a mile outside of the current city limits of New Orleans. It is essentially just a powder keg covered by cement, dirt and grass. Still would make a lovely place for a picnic.

I had so much fun sipping and painting with Rustic Brush NOLA tonight! There was a thoughtful kit…read morethat was put together with stained board, stencil, paint, paint brushes, primer (mod podge), and stencil removing tools and of course yummy Port Orleans beer! The class flowed and went by so quick! It was awesome to get to see a beautiful final project within less than 2 hours! I can't believe y'all made me feel like a real artist! This was such a great event!

I went while on vacation with family friends and they had been before. I became a little emotional…read moreupon stepping on to the grounds. But the store had a lot of gift shop items that I believe help maintain the house, buildings, grounds, and pay for staff. We did the tour of the big house and it was so educational. Then we went over to Miss Anne's talk and it was so educational and she interacted with all people in the group. I would like to come back with my family for them to see and listen to all of the history in the items and the stories of the owners and the enslaved. The visit was simply powerful for me to experience as I have family that were enslaved or born free to parents that were enslaved. And I have family that worked plantations in GA in the 1940s and 1950s picking cotton. So this visit really touched me.

On my bucket list for NOLA, I wanted to visit a haunted house. I decided to play it safe and visit…read morea place of historical relevance as well as some documented supernatural activity. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and welcomed our questions as we walked the grounds. We took in the tour and were humbled to learn of the experiences of the different people on the grounds. It's hard to imagine how life was without the many conveniences we now have.