Metairie, Louisiana Metairie, LA is located about half way between the French Quarter and the New Orleans Airport, at the junction of the I-610 and the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
Local attractions include the nearby Kenner Rivertown historic district, 'Old Metairie' with its shopping centers and two lake cruising casinos. Driving across the scenic Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is also a popular tourist activity.
Hotels in Metairie offer guests an affordable alternative to the sometime pricey hotels in the French Quarter.