Gretna is the parish seat of Jefferson Parish in the state of Louisiana. Gretna is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, just east and across the the river from uptown New Orleans. With a population of 17.736 residents, Gretna is a wonderful holiday destination for a short vacation or a weekend getaway. Gretna was settled in 1836 and it grew economically and politically, once the railroad industry bloomed.
Top Attractions Within Gretna
Gretna Metro Gaming and Amusement is the perfect place to have lots of fun with your family and friends. The Amusement Park has a lot of rides, suitable for people of all ages: from roller coasters, bumper cars to water slides and Ferris wheels. The venue also has an indoor amusement centre that houses a wide variety of games, such as bowling, darts, billiards, arcade games and poker tables.
Timberlane Country Club is a wonderful venue that houses a lot of attractions. Along with the golf course, there are several tennis courts, a large olympic swimming pool and great dining opportunities. There are also social groups and family days throughout the entire year. The Country Club offers a clean, family atmosphere and traditional amenities for both the locals and the tourists.
National World War II Museum is a museum located in the Business District of New Orleans, nearby Gretna. 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. The museum houses a lot of artefacts from the times of the Second World War: from photographs, newspaper articles, to weapons and heavy artillery. The Museum is a wonderful place to visit, since it can offer a glimpse of how life during times of war was. If you are hungry after having visited the museum, you can sit back and enjoy a satisfying meal at one of the available restaurants.
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Book At | Miles/km to Gretna | Directions to Gretna | Latitude | Longitude |
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Harvey | 2/3 | Directions | 29.90354 | -90.07729 |
Marrero | 3/5 | Directions | 29.89937 | -90.10035 |
New Orleans | 3/5 | Directions | 29.95465 | -90.07507 |
Belle Chasse | 6/9 | Directions | 29.85493 | -89.99063 |
Chalmette | 6/9 | Directions | 29.9427 | -89.9634 |
Metairie | 8/12 | Directions | 29.98409 | -90.15285 |
Kenner | 13/20 | Directions | 29.99409 | -90.24174 |
New Orleans - Louis Armstrong International Airport | 13/21 | Directions | 29.985271 | -90.256297 |
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