Overview
Kenner is a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, on the east bank of Jefferson Parish, approximately 10 mi west of the city. It is the location of New Orleans International Airport. René-Robert Cavelier landed on this stretch of the north shore of the Mississippi River in 1682.
3 things to do · 2 places to eat
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Best things about Kenner
Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center
Near the Lake Pontchartrain (north) end of Williams Boulevard, hosts many special events.
Treasure Chest Casino
Steamboat casino.
Regal Grand Esplanade & GPX
Large cinema complex that might have seen some better days, though it's more alive than The Esplanade Mall next to it.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 46°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby New Orleans)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans — 1 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BTR Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Baton Rouge — 65 mi away. Directions
Louis Armstrong International Airport (New Orleans), (MSY).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center, Treasure Chest Casino
- Lunch Brick Oven
- Afternoon Regal Grand Esplanade & GPX
- Dinner Chateau Coffee Cafe
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Louis Armstrong International Airport (New Orleans), (MSY).
Get around
The main route in and out is Interstate 10. Williams Boulevard runs from the Mississippi River to the Lakefront. Veterans Highway in the north part of the city is a major commercial avenue, connecting to Metairie just to the east.
See
- Rivertown, old section of town with museums and attractions along Williams Boulevard at the Mississippi River front.
- Kenner Planetarium and MegaDome Cinema, 2020 4th St. Varied astronomy and laser light shows in a 50 ft domed theater. Sa 11AM-3PM.
- Laketown, on the other side of Kenner where Williams Boulevard runs into Lake Pontchartrain. This place features a jogging trail and piers, but what probably stands out most of all are the unimpeded views of Lake Pontchartrain.
Do
Eat
Eat Brick Oven
# A. Good mid-range Italian. Tel. 466-2097
Eat Chateau Coffee Cafe
Coffee, sandwiches, salads, and light eats. A favorite of the Lakeview section of New Orleans; opened another location in Kenner. Eat in, or order from drive-thru window.
Sleep
There are a number of hotels near the Airport and on Veterans Highway.
Go next
- Metairie is just to the east of Kenner.
- New Orleans, Louisiana's largest city and foremost visitor attraction, is a dozen miles to the east on the other side of Metairie.
- Covington and the Lake Pontchartrain North Shore are less than an hour's drive across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
- Baton Rouge, the state Capital, is some 90 minutes drive north-west on Interstate-10
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