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The City of Gretna, LA

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Gretna is a popular city in the state of Louisiana with a total of 16,783 residents living there. Gretna is ranked as the eighteenth most populated city in Louisiana and the 1750th most populated city in the United States. The largest nearby city to Gretna is New Orleans, approximately 12 miles from the city center.

There are several family restaurants in or near Gretna, including Nine Roses Hoa Hong, LA Fiesta Restaurant, China Blossom, Clementine's Belgian Bistrot and Sunny Side Cafe. For a larger selection of Gretna restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.

Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Gretna Golf Courses, Museums, Zoos and/or Arenas, including the Plantation Golf & Country Club, Confederate Memorial Hall, Brechtel Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course, Ogden Museum of Southern Art and National World War II Museum. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Gretna please click on the Attractions tab above.

The following 2 airports are located in or near Gretna:
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)
- New Orleans Lakefront Airport (NEW)

Gretna, Louisiana Climate and Weather

Current Weather in Gretna
In the month of December, Gretna experiences an average high temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 48 degrees with an average rainfall of 4.65 inches.

The seasonal climate varies in Gretna with daytime temperatures averaging 91 degrees in the summer, and 65 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Gretna to receive an average of 4.94 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 6.45 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months.

The temperature has been known to get as high as 103 degrees in the summer and as low as 12 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Gretna should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 80 degrees, and nighttime lows of 61.


                                                                                    
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Gretna, Louisiana Attractions

Live Oak Golf Course Slidell Louisiana
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Live Oak Golf Course  - Slidell,
The Live Oak Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Saint Tammany County Louisiana. Built in 1994, this Slidell course designed by Par Excellence is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 504-641-5500. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.

 


Address: 300 Brownswitch Rd, Slidell, LA 70458
Longue Vue House And Gardens New Orleans Louisiana
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Longue Vue House and Gardens  - New Orleans,
Longue Vue House and Gardens, which is also referred to as Longue Vue, is a Classical Revival mansion and garden located at 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, Louisiana, in the US. It is open daily; an admission fee is charged.

 

Louisiana State Museum New Orleans
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Louisiana State Museum  - New Orleans,
The Louisiana State Museum, founded in New Orleans in 1906 and still headquartered there, is a complex of National Historic Landmarks housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity.

 

Madame Johns Legacy New Orleans Louisiana
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Madame John's Legacy  - New Orleans,
Madame John's Legacy is a house in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. The name is taken from a story by George Washington Cable. The house was built in 1788, after a fire destroyed much of the neighborhood. The house was rebuilt in the older French colonial style, rather than the then current Spanish style.

 

National World War Ii Museum New Orleans Louisiana
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National World War II Museum  - New Orleans,
The National World War II Museum, formerly known as the National D-Day Museum, is a museum that is situated in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, at the corner of Andrew Higgins and Magazine Street. It focuses on the contribution made by the United States to victory by the Allies in World War II, and the Battle of Normandy in particular. It was designated by the U.S. Congress as "America's National World War II Museum" in 2003.
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New Orleans Arena  - New Orleans,
The New Orleans Arena is an indoor arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located in the city's Central Business District, adjacent to the Louisiana Superdome.
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New Orleans Botanical Garden  - New Orleans,
The New Orleans Botanical Garden is a botanical garden that is situated in City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana.
New Orleans Mint Louisiana
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New Orleans Mint  - New Orleans,
The Ionic portico of the facade of the New Orleans Mint as of June 2005, as seen from across Esplanade Avenue. The trees in front of the Mint along the street have grown up, such that it is very difficult to obtain a good photograph of the Mint's facade today.

 

New Orleans Museum Of Art Louisiana
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New Orleans Museum of Art  - New Orleans,
The New Orleans Museum of Art in New Orleans, Louisiana, was established in 1911 as the Delgado Museum of Art with a bequest from Isaac Delgado. It is the city's oldest fine arts institution, located within City Park a short distance from the intersection of Carrollton Avenue and Esplanade Avenue.

 

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Ogden Museum of Southern Art  - New Orleans,
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is a museum that is situated in New Orleans, Louisiana in the US, within the Central Business District. It is associated with the University of New Orleans, .
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Gretna, Louisiana Hotels

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Quality Inn And Suites
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Quality Inn And Suites
100 Westbank Expy
Gretna, LA 70053

 

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Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower
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Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower
275 Whitney Ave
Gretna, LA 70053

 

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La Quinta Inn New Orleans West Bank / Gretna
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La Quinta Inn New Orleans West Bank / Gretna
50 Terry Pkwy
Gretna, LA 70056

 

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Americas Best Value Inn Gretna
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Americas Best Value Inn Gretna
1411 Claire Ave
Gretna, LA

 

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Sun Suites Of New Orleans
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Sun Suites Of New Orleans
1101 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058

 

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Travelodge New Orleans Westbank
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Travelodge New Orleans Westbank
2200 Westbank Expy
Harvey, LA 70058

 

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Aae Bourbon House Mansion New Orleans
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Aae Bourbon House Mansion New Orleans
1660 Annunciation Street
New Orleans, LA

 

Execustay At The Saulet
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Execustay At The Saulet
1420 Annunciation St
New Orleans, LA 70130

 

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Oakwood At The Saulet
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Oakwood At The Saulet
1420 Annunciation Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

 

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Terrell House
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Terrell House
1441 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70130

 

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Gretna, Louisiana Restaurants

This is a list of Gretna Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Chinese Restaurants, Vietnamese Restaurants and Sandwich Shops. Happy Dining!

 
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Clementine's Belgian Bistrot
2505 Whitney Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)366-3995
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China Blossom
1801 Stumpf Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)361-4598
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Sunny Side Cafe
1801 Stumpf Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)361-9777
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LA Fiesta Restaurant
1412 Stumpf Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)361-9142
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Nine Roses Hoa Hong
1100 Stephens Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)366-7665
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Diaquiri Place
445 Terry Parkway
Terrytown, LA 70056
(504)227-9445
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Dining With Sherri
445 Terry Parkway
Terrytown, LA 70056
(504)363-4166
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Ground Pat'i Restaurant - Number 3
11 Westbank Expressway
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)367-9512
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Christy's Poboys
1102 Stumpf Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)368-6498
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Coffee
13 Westbank Expressway
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)362-0107
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Gretna Articles

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New Orleans Museum District: Louisiana Civil War Museum and Ogden Museum
Published June 11, 2011

The New Orleans Museum District has undergone extensive revitalization in recent years and is home to several museums and other fun attractions.

 

Off the Beaten Path in New Orleans: Smaller French Quarter Attractions
Published June 10, 2011

No vacation to New Orleans would be complete without visiting some of the French Quarter’s smaller attractions like the Beauregard-Keyes House, the Wax Museum and others.

 

Touring Jackson Square New Orleans
Published June 9, 2011

Jackson Square in the heart of New Orleans has plenty to offer from the Louisiana State Museums and the St. Louis Cathedral to the Cabildo and Presbytere buildings.

 

A Favorite with School Groups: New Orleans Museum of Art
Published May 21, 2011

Art collection going back to prehistory in a variety of media, including works from household names such as Picasso and Degas, the New Orleans Museum of Art is a great family attraction.

 

An Impossible Victory: National World War II Museum
Published May 20, 2011

The National World War II Museum in New Orleans provides a highly interactive and very realistic depiction of World War II including the high-tech 4-D Beyond All Boundaries film.

 

Eat a Bug: Audubon Insectarium, New Orleans
Published May 19, 2011

Don’t miss the Underground gallery at the Audubon Insectarium. This exhibit gives the illusion of being shrunk to the size of an insect as you explore insect's subterranean habitats.

 

Stingrays, Penguins and Hurricanes, Oh My! Audubon Aquarium, New Orleans
Published May 19, 2011

There are seven main exhibit areas at the Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans, each featuring a variety of sea life including stingrays, penguins and a white alligator.

 

Meet the Rare White Alligators: Audubon Zoo, New Orleans
Published May 18, 2011

The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans is the centerpiece of the Audubon collection of 10 parks and attractions with it's expansive 58 acres of natural habitats and animals abound

 

Rollin’ on the River: The Steamboat Natchez
Published April 14, 2011

The Port of New Orleans remains the centerpiece of the busiest port complex worldwide, and the Natchez is the last remaining steam paddlewheeler and offers daytime and evening cruises.

 

Cities of the Dead: Exploring New Orleans’ Legendary Cemeteries
Published April 13, 2011

A comprehensive historical review about the world famous New Orleans cemetery walking tours from St. Louis Number One on Basin Street to the Lafayette Cemetery in the Garden District and more.

 

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