This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Metairie, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.A.

Nestled on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain between New Orleans and Kenner, Metairie is a burgeoning Louisiana destination that combines small-town charm and big-city amenities. Shopping centers, office buildings, nightclubs and restaurants are all part of the landscape in Metairie. A popular visitor activity is touring the historic area of Metairie Club Gardens, a residential community developed in the early decades of the 20th century. As part of the greater New Orleans metropolitan area, Metairie hosts annual Mardi Gras celebrations between February and March. Baseball fans and visitors seeking family entertainment enjoy taking in a Zephrys Triple-A baseball game from April to early September, or watching the New Orleans Saints train in the spring. For accommodation, Metairie offers hotels to suit a range of budgets, as well as extended stay suites.