Jefferson Parish , Louisiana
Jefferson Parish , the Gateway to New Orleans begins on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain and ends sixty miles later on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The Jefferson Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau website offers complete and up to date travel information including accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and special events. The website also contains information on area weather, maps and other helpful travel aids for what ever you need for an exciting experience.
At the Southern end of Highway 1, the seven magical miles of Grand Isle hold all the wonders that Louisiana nature can offer. Oleander and crepe myrtle, palms, ferns and windblown oak trees on Cheniere ridges welcome migrating birds in season. The marshes teem with aquatic life and water birds. On Grand Isle, time slows and the visitor can savor a unique Louisiana experience.
Named for the onetime president of the Illinois Central Railroad, James Harahan, Harahan and the adjacent communities of Elmwood, Jefferson and River Ridge are pleasant regions nestled at the bend of the Mississippi River. Although primarily residential, these areas contain a large shopping center, restaurants, industrial and office parks. The AMC Palace Theater in Elmwood is ranked #7 nationally! These areas are also home to world-renowned Ochsner Foundation Clinic and Hospital, Jefferson Parish's headquarters and the newly established University of New Orleans' Nims Center's Film Studio.
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