AMF ALL STAR LANES
3640 Williams Boulevard

Kenner, LA 70065

Phone: (504) 443-5353
Fax: (504) 443-5583

Mix Business & Bowling! Our center is the perfect venue to host your next corporate, group or team party. Our dedicated event planners are ready to assist you. We offer delicious, freshly-prepared foods, delightful beverage choices and the fun of bowling!

Looking for late night or weekend bowling fun? Take your game to an unexplored new level with Xtreme Bowling – an adventure of lights, great music, wild bowling challenges, and (of course) your favorite food & beverages.

Come experience the fun of bowling at AMF ... Where good friends meet good times.

AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS/ENTERGY IMAX THEATRE
1 Canal Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone: (504) 581-4629
Toll Free: (800) 774-7394

www.auduboninstitute.org

Walk beneath the vivid Caribbean Reef, marvel at the lush beauty of the Amazon Rainforest and journey the Mississippi River at the Aquarium of the Americas.  Penguins, sting rays, sharks and other deep sea creatures await your visit.

Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

The wonders of nature are magnified at Entergy IMAX® Theatre, where larger-than-life adventures explode with the help of the world's most advanced motion picture technology. Entergy IMAX® Theatre is located next door to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, and is one of only six in the world! 

Tuesday through Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hosting an event?  Our gourmet catering services are among the best in New Orleans. Contact us for more information.

AUDUBON ZOO
6500 Magazine Street

New Orleans, LA 70118

Phone: (504) 581-4629

Toll Free: (800) 774-7394

www.auduboninstitute.org

One of the country’s top-ranked zoos, Audubon Zoo offers an exotic mix of animals from around the globe, engaging natural habitats, lush gardens and resting spots, the mystical
Louisiana swamp and ‘hands-on’ animal encounters. See the unique white alligators and the extraordinary white tigers.

Visitor hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

AUDUBON INSECTARIUM

423 Canal Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone: (504) 861-2537

www.auduboninstitute.org

Audubon Insectarium opened June 13, 2008. It is the largest free-standing museum in the United States devoted to the 900,000 + known species of insects and their relatives!

Visitor hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays, with last entry at 5:00 p.m.

BARATARIA PRESERVE OF JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK & PRESERVE

6588 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
Phone: (504) 589-2330

www.nps.gov/jela

The Barataria Preserve is one of six sites comprising Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The Barataria Preserve interprets the culture of people, past and present, who settled the delta and the unique ecosystem which sustained them. It preserves a representative example of the delta's environment, containing natural levee forests, bayous, swamps, and marshes.

BAYOU BARN

7145 Barataria Boulevard
Crown Point, LA 70072
Phone: (504) 689-2663
Toll Free: (800) TO-BAYOU or

(800) 862-2968
www.bayoubarn.com

Canoe and Kayak rentals!  Come enjoy the Lafitte National Preserve.  The Bayou Barn is a casual, open air restaurant, dance hall and catering facility, Bayou Barn makes its own line of Cajun seasonings and has an on-site Cajun gift shop with a variety of specialty items. The Bayou Barn perfect for parties, company picnics, weddings and receptions. Call for all the details!

BAYOU SEGNETTE STATE PARK

7777 Westbank Expressway
Westwego, LA 70094
Phone: (504) 736-7140
Toll Free: (888) 677-2296

www.lastateparks.com/bayouseg/byusegne.htm

Bayou Segnette State Park offers the best of everything. Just a thirty-minute drive across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, a multitude of recreational opportunities awaits visitors of all ages--boating, fishing, canoeing, picnicking, playgrounds and, of course, swimming in the wave pool, as well as an ecosystem that offers you the chance to spot plants, trees and wildlife from both swamps and marshland. Group shelters are a perfect spot for large groups to gather, and the park's group camp provides another option for big gatherings.

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Visit the largest Mardi Gras supply store in the area! Beads by the Dozen offers 12,000 sq. feet of over 6,000 items. Located just 15 minutes from Downtown, we offer beads, masks, trinkets, feather boas, souvenirs, gifts, custom logo designs and decorations, all at quantity discounts and factory-direct prices! Shop where the locals shop and save money!

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Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World is the New Orleans showcase of carnival. Visit us year-round to see where Mardi Gras is made!

BOO KOO BOUNCE
5604 Blessey Street

Harahan, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 835-6424
www.bookoobounce.com

Great way to spend the day!  Indoor playground for kids featuring inflatables and activities, as well as a snack area.

Birthday parties, private parties and events.  Walk in play available too.

Open Monday-Sunday - 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

CLEARVIEW MALL

4436 Veterans Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70006

Phone: (504) 885-0202

www.clearview.com

You can shop here, dine here and catch a movie all in one trip.

The Clearview Mall, located in the heart of Metairie's shopping and dining district, features food court delights, three award winning restaurants and an array of shopping, featuring anchor stores: Sears, Bed Bath & Beyond and Target.

FAIRGROUNDS RACE COURSE & SLOTS
1751 Gentilly Boulevard

New Orleans, LA 70119

Phone: (504) 948-1285

Fax: (504) 948-1261

www.fairgroundsracecourse.com

One of the oldest in the nation, the Fairgrounds is rich in history and winning.  Open daily to enjoy our Slots Floor, Penny Video and more, with horse racing seasonally.  Transformed each year for the annual N.O. Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Fairgrounds is conveniently located to downtown N.O. and to Jefferson Parish's east and west banks.

GERMAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
519 Huey P. Long Avenue

Gretna, LA 70053

Phone: (504) 363-4202

www.gacc-nola.com

GRAND ISLE STATE PARK

Admiral Craik Drive

P. O. Box 741
Grand Isle, LA 70358
Phone: (985) 787-2559
Toll Free: (888) 787-2559
www.lastateparks.com

Grand Isle State Park is a mile long beachfront park that offers great local fishing. The Park has a 400-foot long public fishing pier with a nearby fish-cleaning station. State officials say that over 280 species of fish are known to live in the waters around this sandy spur. The camping area of the park can accommodate up to 100 families or groups with nearby bathhouse with running water and an adjacent dump station.

GRENTA BINGO PALACE

1900 Franklin Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053

Phone: (504) 368-7250

www.gretnabingopalace.com

Many, who visit for the first time, are pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness and friendliness they experience here. We give away $4500 per session while most other halls give only away $3500. We give you your choice of Speed or Regular Bingo at times which are convenient.

Recent acquisition of property across the street has resulted in additional parking. Besides the bingo playing public, the benefactors of the creation of this new hall are the charities, civic and non-profit organizations it serves. They profit an average of 1.2 million dollars per year.

Gretna City Hall Photo Exhibit

Huey P. Long Avenue & Second Street

Gretna, LA 70053

Phone: (504) 363-1500

Gretna Historical Society Museums:
* William D. White House Reception Center

* Kittie Strehle House

* Ignatius Strehle House

* Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop

* David Crockett Firehouse

209 Lafayette Street

Gretna, LA 70053

Phone: (504) 362-3854

Southern Pacific Freight Depot & Illinois Central Caboose

Huey P. Long Avenue & Second Street

Gretna, LA 70053

Phone: (504) 363-1580

St. Joseph Church and Gardens

600 Sixth Street

Gretna, LA 70053

Phone: (504) 368-1313

Texas-Pacific Depot, Gretna Historical Landmark

Huey P. Long Avenue & Third Street

Gretna, LA 70053

Phone: (504) 363-1580

HOUMAS HOUSE PLANTATION AND GARDENS

40136 Hwy 942

Darrow, LA 70725

Phone: (225) 268-2120

www.houmashouse.com

INSTA-GATOR ALLIGATOR RANCH & HATCHERY

23440 Lowe Davis Road
Covington, LA 70435

Phone: (985) 892-3669

www.insta-gatorranch.com

Experience the life of Louisiana's most ancient residents - ALLIGATORS! See them in crystal clear water in the climate controlled environment of a working alligator farm, home to more than 2,000 alligators.  Your guided tour gives you a first-hand account of the Louisiana Alligator Industry, from hatchling to handbag.

JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
1118 Clearview Parkway
Metairie, LA 70001
Phone: (504) 885-2000
www.jpas.org

The Jefferson Performing Arts Society offers world-class entertainment to New Orleans, Jefferson, and surrounding areas. With continued involvement and support in the communities, Jefferson Performing Arts Society hopes that each season will show that "together, we make it happen."

KID'S PARTY ADVENTURES
100 N. Labarre Road, Suite B
Metairie, LA 70001
Phone: (504) 832-8216
www.kidspartyadventures.com

A fabulous fun-filled activity center for kids featuring Roller Racers, Light Space Wall,

Monster Mural, an interactive game area, make-up room, sports center and more!  Daily activities and birthday party packages.  Celebrating birthdays and life! 

LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTER
3301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: (504) 835-8000

Located in the heart of Metairie on the east bank of Jefferson Parish, and only 20 minutes away from downtown New Orleans, Lakeside features more than 120 stores including Pottery Barn, J. Crew, Coach, Victoria's Secret, MAC, Brookstone, The Disney Store, Abercrombie & Fitch, Fossil, Express, American Eagle, Eddie Bauer, Aeropostal, and anchor stores Dillard's, JCPenney and Macy's.

Lakeside Mall also features a wide array of culinary treats located right inside their food court.  For sit down dining, try P.F. Chang's, a mix of classic and contemporary Asian cuisine.

LASALLE PARK
6600 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70003
Phone: (504) 731-4726

www.jeffparish.net

LaSalle Park and Playground offers public baseball and soccer fields and a playground.

Call for more information.

LOUISIANA FISHERIES MUSEUM

580 Jean Lafitte Boulevard

Lafitte, LA 70036

Phone: (504) 689-3497

Louisiana's heritage is on display at this fun and informative attraction.  View pirogues (flat boats), replicas of the Louisiana marshes, bayous and swamps.

LOUISIANA TOUR COMPANY LLC
9714 Barataria Boulevard
Crown Point, LA 70072
Phone: (504) 689-3599
Toll Free: (888) 307-9267

www.louisianaswamp.com

Experience the swamp of South Louisiana! Slow and easy on tour boats or high speed adventure on air-boats. See gators up close.

MACY'S AT LAKESIDE

3301 Veterans Memorial Boukevard

Metairie, LA 70002

Phone: (504) 484-4600

Toll Free: (866) 634-8030

www.macys.com/visitor

Shop Macy's at Lakeside Shopping Center!  Opened October 2009, with fabulous collections for the home, fragrance & beauty, men's, women & kids' collections.  Jewelry, accessories, handbags, and shoes.  The place to shop while visiting Jefferson Parish.

Begin with special travelers' savings
Domestic visitors are eligible to receive our Welcome Savings Pass, which offers up to 11% savings in all Macy's stores nationwide for five days after validation.

International visitors can receive the Welcome International Savings Card, which is available in 10 languages and offers 11% savings in all Macy's stores for 30 days after validation.

NEW ORLEANS HORNETS BASKETBALL
1250 Poydras Street

19th Floor, Suite 1900
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: (504) 593-4700
www.nba.com/hornets/

Experience NBA basketball at the New Orleans Arena with the New Orleans Hornets!  "Bee" there for the excitement!

Great family entertainment and a great way to treat clients to a New Orleans event.

NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS BASEBALL
6000 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70003
Phone: (504) 734-5155
www.zephyrsbaseball.com

Take in a ball game at Zephyrs Stadium.  Great fun for the family!  Louisiana's AAA baseball team, the New Orleans Zephyrs.

Come meet mascots, Boudreaux D. Nutria and his wife Clotile, favorites with kids!

Visit our website for schedule and listing of themed games.

OLD TOWN PRALINE & GIFT SHOP LLC

1506 Veterans Memorial Boulevard

Metairie, LA 70005

Phone: (504) 828-6228

www.oldtownpraline.com

Old Town Praline is a true New Orleans family-owned and operated candy and gift shop that offers only the finest quality products. At Old Town we're so proud of what we do, that our kitchen is always open to the public. Come by and watch us make our delicious candies. For 77 years our store and kitchen have been a great visiting place for both local and out-of-towners. It is always a pleasure to meet and serve you.

RIVERTOWN MUSEUMS

405 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70062
Phone: (504) 468-7231
www.rivertownkenner.com

Kenner's historic district including the Planetarium (with Laser Show and MegaDome Cinema) Mardi Gras Museum, Science Center, Toy Train Museum and Children's Castle.

Cannes Brûlée Native American Village, Rivertown

303 Williams Boulevard

Kenner, LA 70062
Phone: (504) 468-7231
www.rivertownkenner.com

An indoor museum exhibiting a collection of traditional artworks created by contemporary American Indian artists from Louisiana and the Southeastern region of the United States. Items displayed include basketry, jewelry, tools, weapons, musical instruments, clay pottery, wood carvings, children's toys, model dwellings, paintings, moccasins, Dreamcatchers, a dugout cypress pirogue and more.

Various native artists whose artworks are displayed in the museum will be on hand on several Saturdays throughout the year doing demonstrations of their traditional arts and crafts.

Kenner Heritage Park, Rivertown

2015 4th Street

Kenner, LA 70062
Phone: (504) 468-7231
www.rivertownkenner.com

Kenner's colorful cultural history is celebrated in a replicated village of days gone by. Stroll down beautifully landscaped walkways, past buildings such as a turn-of-the-century packing shed, ice house, a traditional blacksmith shop, and a 1930's era gas station. The newest additions to the site are a beautiful pond and covered bridge adjacent to the replica of St. Mary's Church, the first church in Kenner.

Children's Castle

501 Williams Boulevard

Kenner, LA 70062
Phone: (504) 468-7231
www.rivertownkenner.com

Live family entertainment featuring music, magic, puppetry, storytelling, dance, and opera is presented weekly in the Castle's intimate and whimsical performance space.

The Castle presents shows every Saturday at 11:30 a.m. featuring musical entertainment, magicians, puppet shows, storytelling, and a myriad of other activities

Science Center, Rivertown

409 Williams Boulevard

Kenner, LA 70062
Phone: (504) 468-7231
www.rivertownkenner.com

Find an exhilarating world of science at your fingertips in a recently renovated facility dedicated to science and space. Visitors can experience exciting scientific discovery with dynamic hands-on exhibits about weather, electricity, the human body, the solar system and world geography, making learning fun for everyone.

Louisiana Toy Train Museum

519 Williams Boulevard

Kenner, LA 70062
Phone: (504) 468-7231
www.rivertownkenner.com

Come visit the extensive collection of toy trains, working models, and visitor-activated trains at this exciting museum. The young ones can enjoy "play scape" featuring a half scale locomotive, caboose, circus car, as well as the "Dixie Diner" where make believe meals can be served.

Louis J. Roussel, Jr. Planetarium & MegaDome Cinema, Rivertown

2020 4th Street

Kenner, LA 70062
Phone: (504) 468-7231
www.rivertownkenner.com

Experience the Laser Light Show and Planetarium Sky Show.  See Dinosaurs Alive! and other great movies.  Check the website for complete schedule of events and show times.

Mardi Gras Museum, Rivertown

421 Williams Boulevard

Kenner, LA 70062
Phone: (504) 468-7231
www.rivertownkenner.com

It is Mardi Gras all year long. Dedicated to the mystery, magic, and revelry of the Carnival season, over 150 years of history from New Orleans to Acadiana are brought to life in an exciting, multi-sensory setting. The museum presents a collection of videos and memorabilia highlighting King Cake traditions, balls, parades, French Quarter fun, and the Cajun "Courir du Mardi Gras". Guests can board a float and take pictures.

Rivertown Repertory Theatre

325 Minor Street in historic Rivertown

Kenner, LA 70062
Phone: (504) 468-7221
www.rivertownrepertorytheatre.org

It is the mission of the Rivertown Repertory Theatre to present the highest quality theatrical productions in a season of musicals and plays.  Comfortable new theatre with optional buffet offered prior to perfomances.  Please visit our website for complete theatre schedule and information.

SKATE COUNTRY WESTBANK

1100 Terry Parkway
Gretna, LA 70056

Phone: (504) 392-2227

www.skatecountrywb.com

Westbank Skate Country or Skate Country Westbank as we are known, has been in business for over 25 years.  We have been supplying good, clean family fun for many years and look forward to continuing that tradition for years to come. We have an exciting light show and sound system that will blow your mind, with a new appearance that will certainly give you a taste of being home in New Orleans.

As they say, laissez le bon temps roulle (Let The Good Times Roll), come and let the good times roll at Westbank Skate Country.

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TEATRO WEGO DINNER THEATRE

177 Sala Avenue

Westwego, LA 70094

Phone: (504) 885-2000

www.jpas.org

This venue provides artists the opportunity to envision, build, and execute intimate performances and edgy commentary. Teatro Wego! is never the same theatre twice! In the contemporary tradition of dinner theatre and cabaret, Teatro Wego! blurs the line between actor and audience. Don't miss out on this venue.

For Performance schedule visit www.jpas.org

THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM
945 Magazine Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone: (504) 527-6012

Toll Free: (877) 813-3329

www.NationalWW2Museum.org

Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as the country's official World War II Museum, this remarkable attraction illuminates the American experience during the WWII era with moving personal stories, historic artifacts and powerful interactive displays. From the Normandy invasion to the sands of Pacific Islands and the Home Front, the Museum brings to life the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who won the war and changed the world.

The Museum is an incomparable experience for all generations and not to be missed on any visit to New Orleans. Come learn with your mind and your heart that freedom isn't free. Meet living American heroes--our WWII veteran volunteers. Celebrate the American Spirit at the National World War II Museum.

TPC LOUISIANA

11001 Lapalco Boulevard

Avondale, LA 70094

Phone: (504) 436-8953

Toll Free: (866) NOLA-TPC or

(866) 665-2872

www.tpclouisiana.com

Situated on 250 acres across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, the TPC of Louisiana was designed by a man who knows how to turn a site with limited topography into a beautiful and compelling test of golf. Pete Dye, who created the flagship layout for the PGA TOUR, the TPC at Sawgrass, was called on again for another challenge.

The TPC of Louisiana is now host of the PGA TOUR event, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

WESTWEGO FARMERS & FISHERIES MARKET

419 Avenue A

Westwego, LA 70094

Phone: (504) 341-3424, ext. 209

Fax: (504) 341-4897

The Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market is an open market providing covered vendor booths featuring fresh local produce, seafood, and arts and crafts. Shopping, marketplaces, an outdoor amphitheater, and beautiful landscapes also featured.

For vendor application and information call

504-341-3424, ext. 209.

WESTWEGO HISTORICAL MUSEUM
275 Sala Avenue
Westwego, LA 70094
Phone: (504) 341-3161

Experience this hidden treasure housed in the original General Merchandise Store owned and operated by Durac Terrebonne as the Fisherman's Exchange. Visit our 12-ft. mounted alligator named Salagator.

WESTWEGO PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE
177 A-Sala Avenue
Westwego, LA 70094
Phone: (504) 885-2000
www.jpas.org

Nestled near the corner of the historic Sala Avenue and River Road, this contemporary venue lends an intimate theatre experience to its audience. With twelve rows of amphitheater-style seating, one has an up-close and personal view of JPAS productions ranging from dramas to comedies to vaudeville shows.

For Performance schedule visit www.jpas.org