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St. Bernard Parish

409 Aycock Street, Arabi, LA 70032 · St. Bernard Parish, LA

Why you should go…

St. Bernard Parish sits about 5 miles from downtown New Orleans and markets itself as New Orleans' most historic neighbor. The parish is home to the Chalmette Battlefield, scenic byways, and annual events such as the Islenos Fiesta and the Battle of New Orleans Commemoration. The Tourist Commission runs a visitor center in Arabi and promotes the parish's fishing, waterways, and cultural heritage.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to St. Bernard Parish, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Steamboat Natchez

    $25–$50

    A real steam-powered paddle wheeler cruises the Mississippi with a live jazz band on board.

    3.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Nightlife
    Local Gem

    Frenchmen Street

    Free

    A few blocks in the Marigny where locals go for jazz clubs without the Bourbon Street crowds.

    3.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Nightlife

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

    $25–$50

    A Mississippi riverfront aquarium with a walk-through Caribbean reef tunnel and rescued sea otters.

    3.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    St. Louis Cathedral

    Free

    The oldest continuously active Catholic cathedral in the United States anchors Jackson Square.

    3.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    French Quarter

    Free

    Wrought-iron balconies, jazz spilling out of doorways, and 300 years of history in one walkable grid.

    3.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Gretna

    Free

    Historic river town across from New Orleans with a walkable downtown and a free pedestrian ferry.

    4.3 mi awayMore like this