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.
The name Gretna, immortalized by a popular play from the last century, recalls Gretna Green, Scotland - a haven for young couples who wish to elope. Gretna, Louisiana captures this romantic history by offering Valentine's Day weddings at its Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop. Gretna welcomed German immigrants to the West Bank and their story, along with the earlier migration into southeast Louisiana, is magnificently told in the German American Cultural Center. Gretna was also an important railroad center. In the city's historic area, one can find the oldest Firehouse in America - the David Crockett Fire Company #1, complete with a museum and a blacksmith shop that recall the area's nineteenth century heyday. Gretna's historic area is home to several charming shops and restaurants, as well as the Jefferson Parish courthouse and other public, historical buildings.
Named for early plantation owner Duncan Kenner, the town of Kenner, LA 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. |
