Gretna, New Orleans

Name: Gretna
Address: New Orleans, United States

#137 among attractions in New Orleans

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Gretna is the second-largest city in, and parish seat of, Jefferson Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Gretna lies on the west bank of the Mississippi River, just east and across the river from uptown New Orleans. It is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. The population was 17,814 at the 2020 U.S. census. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.47 mi²Coordinates: 29°54'36"N, 90°3'14"W

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Gretna GreensNew Orleans United States

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Gretna – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oakwood Center, St. Joseph Church-Convent of the Most Holy Sacrament Complex, German American Cultural Center, The Warehouse.

1.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Oakwood Center, New Orleans
31 min walk • Oakwood Center is a major shopping mall in Terrytown, Louisiana, on the West Bank of the Mississippi River in the New Orleans metropolitan area. It was originally named "Oakwood Mall", and some signage and local usage continue to call it that. It is geographically in Terrytown, but the mailing address is in adjacent Gretna, Louisiana.
0.6 miNW
Church
St. Joseph Church-Convent of the Most Holy Sacrament Complex, New Orleans
15 min walk • The St. Joseph Church-Convent of the Most Holy Sacrament Complex is a historic church complex located at the corner of Lavoisier Street and 7th Street in Gretna, Louisiana. The 2 acres area includes: The St.
0.7 miNW
29°54'53"N • 90°3'49"W
German American Cultural Center, New Orleans
17 min walk • Museum, Civic center
1.4 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Warehouse, New Orleans
37 min walk • The Warehouse, located at 1820 Tchoupitoulas Street, was the main venue for rock music in New Orleans in the 1970s. Concert posters from the early 1970s printed the name as "a warehouse". It was founded by the partners in Beaver Productions. The venue had an estimated capacity of 3,500.
0.7 miNW
Neighbourhood
Gretna Historic District, New Orleans
17 min walk • Gretna Historic District is a historic district in downtown Gretna, Louisiana, roughly bounded by 1st Street, Amelia Street, 9th Street, Gulf Drive, 4th Street and Huey P. Long Avenue.
1.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
Fischer Projects, New Orleans
41 min walk • The William J. Fischer Housing Development, better known as the Fischer Projects, was a housing project in Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It was known notoriously for a series of high-profile murders in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Which popular attractions are close to Gretna?

Nearby attractions include St. Joseph Church-Convent of the Most Holy Sacrament Complex, New Orleans (15 min walk), German American Cultural Center, New Orleans (17 min walk), Gretna Historic District, New Orleans (17 min walk).

Gretna, New Orleans

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Gretna – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Oakwood Center, New Orleans

St. Joseph Church-Convent of the Most Holy Sacrament Complex, New Orleans

German American Cultural Center, New Orleans

The Warehouse, New Orleans

Gretna Historic District, New Orleans

Fischer Projects, New Orleans

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gretna?