Welcome to Jefferson Parish

The New Orleans Gateway

Jefferson Parish begins on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain and ends sixty miles later on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Within its boundaries one can find historic districts, museums, some of the best fishing Louisiana has to offer, two convention centers, fine dining and family oriented  restaurants and over 7,200 hotel rooms in all price ranges.

Whether you're planning a family vacation or a business trip, Jefferson can offer you all the comforts, entertainment and amenities to make your stay a memorable one. Kids will love the Kenner Planetarium and MegaDome Cinema in Rivertown, the wavepool at Bayou Segnette State Park, the numerous playgrounds and kid-friendly facilities.  Adults delight in the shopping, dining, historic districts, exploring the many nature and birding trails, and of course fishing the Gulf waters of Grand Isle and the bayous of  Jean Lafitte...Plan your vacation in Jefferson Parish, the Gateway to New Orleans!

                                             
     The Food                                       The Fun                         The Adventure

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Grand Isle listed in Yahoo! News "Top 5 Island Getaways!  Click to read the article!

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