Discover a Riverfront Getaway in Kenner

From top to bottom, Kenner, Louisiana, is only five miles long — but in those miles, there’s a lot of Louisiana to be found. The city sits between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, a Southeast Louisiana landscape bursting with culture, history and cuisine. 

Where is Kenner, Louisiana?

Have you ever flown into Louis Armstrong International Airport? If so, you've landed in Kenner. With more than 40 boutiques, restaurants and beloved New Orleans bars, the airport confirms you're about to experience a taste of Louisiana before you ever pick up your luggage. 

You can get where you're going by starting and ending your Louisiana adventure here. Kenner is only 14 miles from New Orleans and its historic French Quarter and just over an hour from Baton Rouge.

Where to Eat in Kenner

Hungry? With a rich local and international restaurant scene, there’s an array of eateries sure to delight any palate. Start your mornings with beignets at Café Du Monde or nestle in at a local diner like Dots. Without leaving Kenner, you can eat and drink your way through fresh seafood, po-boys, pastries, traditional Cajun dishes, authentic international fare, perfectly shaved snoballs and culinary creations from all parts of the globe.

What to Do in Kenner

With festivals and fishing piers, acres of immaculate putting greens and even a space station exhibit, there’s plenty to do throughout the year. Visit during festival season to experience the purple, green and gold magic of Mardi Gras while you watch the Krewe of Isis roll through, or take in more local celebrations like the Driftwood Neighborhood Parade, the oldest parade in Louisiana. 

Take a turn at sand volleyball at Coconut Beach, the largest sand-sports complex in the United States. It boasts an outdoor man-made beach and a full restaurant and bar, where you can feel Lake Pontchartrain's amazing breeze roll through as you hang with your crew.

Ready to gamble? Roll the dice inside the new land-based Treasure Chest Casino, or visit Pontchartrain Center, a multipurpose arena that always has something going on. Kenner is also home to the brand-new Game On Social Hub, which boasts a spectacular laser tag arena, ax throwing, a full restaurant, bar, interactive bowling and an arcade.

Best Things to Do in Kenner's Rivertown

Venture closer to the Mississippi River at the Historic Rivertown District. Stroll the area, spotting tug boats and water vessels as they cruise the mighty Mississippi. See a show at Rivertown Theaters, and explore the Kenner Planetarium & MegaDome Cinema and the Space Science Complex. Shop at enchanting local retailers like Tin Roof Boutique, and eat fresh pasta from Gendusa’s. History and art abound, too: Discover Artscapes — a local arts project that features sculptures — down the major thoroughfares of Vintage Drive and Williams Boulevard. 

From the Mississippi River to Lake Pontchartrain, adventure awaits you and your krewe in Kenner. We can’t wait to be part of your Louisiana adventure. 

Plan your next adventure in Kenner.