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The City of Westwego, LA

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The city of Westwego is located in the state of Louisiana and has a population of 10,232 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Westwego is New Orleans, approximately 14 miles from the city center.

There are several family restaurants in or near Westwego, including Subway Sandwiches & Salads, Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, Chez THUY and Diner Stop. For a larger selection of Westwego restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.

Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Westwego Golf Courses, Zoos, Museums, Arenas and/or Botanical Gardens, including the Audubon Zoo, TPC of Louisiana, Audubon Golf Course, Longue Vue House and Gardens and New Orleans Arena. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Westwego please click on the Attractions tab above.

The following 3 airports are located in or near Westwego:
- Houma - Terrebonne Airport (HUM)
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)
- New Orleans Lakefront Airport (NEW)

Westwego, Louisiana Climate and Weather

Current Weather in Westwego
In the month of December, Westwego 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 Westwego with daytime temperatures averaging 91 degrees in the summer, and 65 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Westwego 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 Westwego 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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Westwego, Louisiana Attractions

Confederate Memorial Hall New Orleans Louisiana
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Confederate Memorial Hall  - New Orleans,
Confederate Memorial Hall is a museum that is situated in New Orleans, Louisiana containing historical artifacts related to the Confederate States of America and the American Civil War. It houses the second largest collection of Confederate Civil War items in the world, behind the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia. The museum is also known as Louisiana's Civil War Museum at Confederate Memorial Hall.
Destrehan Plantation Louisiana
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Destrehan Plantation  - Destrehan,
Destrehan Plantation is an antebellum Greek Revival house located near Destrehan, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. In the nineteenth century, the house was the center of a bustling slave plantation that produced sugar for export. The site hosted the notorious St. Charles Parish Tribunal, which executed 18 of the slaves involved in the 1811 German Coast Uprising, the largest slave revolt in American history.
Fair Grounds Race Course New Orleans Louisiana
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Fair Grounds Race Course  - New Orleans,
Fair Grounds Race Course, often known as New Orleans Fair Grounds, is a thoroughbred racetrack and racino in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is operated by Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Company, LLC.

 

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Fairview-Riverside State Park  - Madisonville,
Fairview-Riverside State Park is a tourist attraction two miles east of Madisonville, Louisiana. Its 99 acres is set along the banks of the Tchefuncte River. Within the park is the Otis House Museum, built during the 1830's, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Visitors go to Fairview-Riverside to camp, and for water sports and fishing. The park has 100 campsites. The park has a short nature trail and boardwalk which reveals forested wetlands along the Tchefuncte River.
First Second Course At Bayou Barriere Golf Club Belle Chasse Louisiana
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First/Second Course at Bayou Barriere Golf Club  - Belle Chasse,
The First/Second Course at Bayou Barriere Golf Club is a 27 hole public golf course in Plaquemines County Louisiana. designed by Jimmy Self is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 504-394-9500. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.

 


Address: 7427 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Gallier House New Orleans Louisiana
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Gallier House  - New Orleans,
Gallier House, which is also referred to as James Gallier, Jr., House was designed by architect James Gallier, Jr. and was his home, in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located on Royal Street in the French Quarter section of the city.

 

Hermann Grima House New Orleans Louisiana
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Hermann-Grima House  - New Orleans,
The Hermann-Grima House, which is also referred to as Christian Woman's Exchange is a historic home in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.

 

 

Hidden Oaks Golf Course Braithwaite Louisiana
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Hidden Oaks Golf Course  - Braithwaite,
The Hidden Oaks Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Plaquemines County Louisiana. Built in 1966, this Braithwaite course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 21 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 504-682-2685. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 200 Oak Dr, Braithwaite, LA 70040
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve Lafayette Louisiana
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve  - Lafayette,
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve protects significant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. The park, named after Jean Lafitte, seeks to illustrate the influence of environment and history on the development of a unique regional culture. The park consists of six physically separate sites and a park headquarters.
Joseph M Bartholomew Golf Course New Orleans Louisiana
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Joseph M. Bartholomew Golf Course  - New Orleans,
The Joseph M. Bartholomew Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Orleans County Louisiana. This course is located in the city of New Orleans, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 504-288-0928.

 


Address: 6514 Congress Dr, New Orleans, LA 70126
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Westwego, Louisiana Hotels

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Suburban Extended Stay Of Avondale
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Suburban Extended Stay Of Avondale
3051 Highway 90 W
Avondale, LA 70094

 

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Candlewood Suites Avondale - New Orleans
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Candlewood Suites Avondale - New Orleans
3079 Hwy 90 & Jamie Blvd
Avondale, LA 70094

 

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Best Western Bayou Inn
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Best Western Bayou Inn
9008 Westbank Expy
Westwego, LA 70094

 

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Express Inn And Suites
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Express Inn And Suites
7800 Westbank Expressway
Westwego, LA 70094

 

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Hampton Inn And Suites Elmwood
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Hampton Inn And Suites Elmwood
5150 Mounes St
Harahan, LA 70123

 

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Towneplace Suites By Marriott Metairie New Orleans
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Towneplace Suites By Marriott Metairie New Orleans
5424 Citrus Blvd
Harahan, LA 70123

 

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Execustay At Palmetto Creek
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Execustay At Palmetto Creek
5101 Citrus Boulevard
River Ridge, LA 70123

 

Oakwood At Citrus Creek
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Oakwood At Citrus Creek
5301 Citrus Boulevard
River Edge, LA 70123

 

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Knights Inn Metairie
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Knights Inn Metairie
5733 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70003

 

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Park View Guest House
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Park View Guest House
7004 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118

 

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Westwego, Louisiana Restaurants

This is a list of Westwego Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants and Chicken Restaurants. Happy Dining!

 
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Diner Stop
2936 Highway 90 West
Westwego, LA 70094
(504)436-0899
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Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
2912 Highway 90 West
Westwego, LA 70094
(504)436-2440
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Subway Sandwiches & Salads
3010 Highway 90 West
Westwego, LA 70094
(504)436-8559
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Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
3000 Highway 90 West
Westwego, LA 70094
(504)436-1019
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Chez THUY
2800 Highway 90 West
Westwego, LA 70094
(504)342-7002
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Tastee Number 49
7271 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504)737-8808
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Quizno's Classic Subs
7105 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504)737-2588
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Papa John's Pizza
6861 Jefferson Highway Suite 5
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504)738-8800
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Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
6625 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504)737-6618
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Wing Zone
8231 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504)737-6556
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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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