HISTORY & COMMUNITY
Get to know the story of Metairie.
Explore the history of Metairie with a brief timeline and linked references. Sources record different periods; they do not establish present-day opening hours.
Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.
Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.
Abigail Reller's Metairie Road studio offers original artwork, commissioned abstract pieces and art prints, alongside the Grey Collaborative painting experience. The studio is behind the main building; contact the…
Cajun Combat Martial Arts offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu, no-gi training and other martial-arts programs on Airline Drive. Adult and children's classes are available; contact the locally operated gym for the current…
Laughing Buddha sells local groceries alongside organic gardening supplies, including soil, compost, seeds and amendments. Its Clearview Parkway shop also carries products from regional growers and the operator's Local…
Louisiana Karate Association teaches traditional Shotokan karate to youth and adults at its Phosphor Avenue dojo. The local club is affiliated with the Japan Karate Association; contact it for current classes and…
The Octave School of Music offers private lessons in piano, voice, violin, drums, guitar, ukulele and other instruments from its Athania Parkway studio in Metairie. The school also runs group music activities,…
The next dates on our local calendar. Confirm times with the organizer before you go.
Metairie is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, west of New Orleans. Old Metairie, Fat City and the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline offer different local settings for restaurants, shopping and a day outside.
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