LaPlace, Louisiana travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

LaPlace is an Unincorporated Community on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the historic "German Coast" section of the Acadiana region of Louisiana. It is just a short distance west of Greater New Orleans. LaPlace is the largest community in St. John the Baptist Parish.

Around Mardi Gras time, the hotels in New Orleans, Metairie, and Kenner may be booked up, so LaPlace is a good alternative, 20 minutes drive from Kenner and Metairie, about 30 or 35 minutes from New Orleans.

Until Katrina hit in 2005 this was a relatively small town with a few high schools, a Wal-mart, some strip malls, and a couple of good places to eat. LaPlace has grown significantly in the 2010s, but there is still not much to do here.

1 sights · 3 places to eat · 2 places to stay

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Best things about LaPlace

1811 Kid Ory Historic House (old Woodland Plantation)

The plantation was the birthplace of jazz pioneer, trombonist and bandleader Kid Ory, and starting site of Louisiana's historic 1811 slave rebellion. Interesting exhibits show how these events had importance that went wa…

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 — 14 mi away (major hub). Directions
BTR Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Baton Rouge — 51 mi away. Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Typical meal: about $5 per person at listed restaurants.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

See

See 1811 Kid Ory Historic House (old Woodland Plantation) (plantation house museum)

Checked Feb 2023

Maps

Do

LaPlace Andouille Festival is held in October. https://www.andouillefestival.com/

Buy

Andouille LaPlace is known for some of the best andouille - Cajun style sausage - anywhere. Two of the best places to buy some are near each other on Airline Highway - Jacob's World Famous Andouille, 505 W Airline Hwy, and Bailey's World Famous Andouille, 513 W. Airline Hwy.