Jefferson Parish: Where Captivating Culture and Culinary Adventure Thrive

With over 8,000 hotel rooms, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, accessibility via I-10 and US 90, two convention centers, unique venues, indoor and outdoor attractions, historical sites, military monuments and dining, Jefferson Parish is the perfect location to hold your meeting or event. Located just next door to New Orleans, the area provides the amenities of a major metropolitan area combined with authentic Louisiana charm.

Experience excursions from swamp tours, fishing, and nature tours to two award-winning theaters, museums, dining, and one-of-a-kind shopping. Jefferson Parish is the shopping destination of the region featuring retailers like Apple, Coach, Lululemon, Kendra Scott, Lego, Pottery Barn, and quaint boutiques with unique Louisiana and local apparel and keepsakes.

Home of the Louisiana Oyster Trail and a cultural epicenter, dining in Jefferson Parish is an experience all its own! Local eateries serve the Louisiana oyster in a variety of ways, from on the half shell, to charbroiled, to exquisitely fried. The region’s blended cultures from Creole to Cajun, Italian, Asian, Caribbean, Latin and Hispanic, to German, offer dining experiences from around the world, with many adding a local flare!

Casting your line from a charter boat in the bayous of Barataria or off the beaches of Grand Isle—with a Louisiana seafood cookout to follow—is an amazing adventure! A beautiful sunset on the Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk, a scenic pedestrian promenade over Lake Pontchartrain and its adjacent 3.5-acre man-made Bucktown Marsh, is an ideal afternoon or evening.

Beyond the many outdoor activities, visitors can be fully immersed in the in Jefferson Parish’s captivating culture. Louisiana is known for its rich history and unique culture, and Jefferson Parish is no exception. Historic districts and community events invite visitors to experience the hospitality of the region as they enjoy great music, food, and most importantly, the people.

Learn more at Visit Jefferson Parish.

Courtesy of Visit Jefferson Parish.