Understand
[edit]Jefferson is often called "Old Jefferson" by locals, to distinguish it from the rest of Jefferson Parish.
Jefferson is separated from Metairie, Jefferson Parish's largest city, by a set of railroad tracks, a drainage canal, and the Earhart Expressway highway. Only a few routes cross this boundary.
Although settled since the early 19th century, post-World War II US suburban style architecture predominates.
Jefferson is home of the main campus of Ochsner Medical Center, one of the region's most esteemed hospital complexes.
Get in
[edit]By car
[edit]From Armstrong New Orleans Airport or Interstate-10, take the Causeway Boulevard exit; Jefferson is near the river end.
From Metairie, take Causeway Boulevard of Clearview Parkway and head south.
From New Orleans, Jefferson may be accessed by the Earhart Expressway, Deckbar exit -or- Claiborne Avenue headed west; Claiborne becomes Jefferson Highway at the border. From the Carrollton section of New Orleans, the upriver (west) end of Oak Street turns into River Road in Jefferson.
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- 1 Camp Parapet (at the end of Arlington Street off Causeway Boulevard). The remains of a US Civil War fortification. Usually fenced off behind locked gates. Once a year, it is open to visitors for free on "Camp Parapet Day" in November.
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]- 1 River Road Flea Market, 3908 River Rd, ☏ +1 504 831-3532. Th-M 10AM-5PM. Flea market with a large selection of garden pottery and iron, among other items.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Central Poboys, 587 Central Avenue, ☏ +1 504 304-8729.
- 2 Crabby Jack's, 428 Jefferson Hwy, ☏ +1 504 833-2722. M-W 10:30AM-3PM, Th F 10:30AM-5PM, Sa 10:30AM-4PM. Po boys, fried chicken, and creole dishes.
- 3 Dot's Diner, 2317 Jefferson Highway, ☏ +1 504-831-3681. Su-Th 6AM-10PM; F-Sa 6AM-midnight. Location of small local diner chain.
- 4 Grounded Cafe, 1204 Jefferson Hwy, ☏ +1 504-325-2525. M-F 7AM-2PM, Sa 8AM-1PM, Su closed. Coffee, breakfast, lunch.
- 5 Parenton's Po-boys, 4304 Ellen Street, ☏ +1 504-846-3545. M-Sa 10:30AM-2:15PM, closed Sundays. Lunch only.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Rivershack Tavern, 3449 River Road, ☏ +1 504-834-4938. 11AM - 10PM.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Brent House Hotel, 1512 Jefferson Hwy, ☏ +1 504 842-4140, toll-free: +1-800-535-3986, fax: +1 504 842-4160, [email protected]. Hotel connected to the Ochsner Medical Center. Heated outdoor pool, jacuzzi, and fitness center available. All rooms include a microwave and refrigerator. From $114.
- 2 Jefferson Inn and Suites, 3401 Jefferson Hwy, ☏ +1 504 838-9442, [email protected]. Free high speed internet available. Microwave and refrigerators in room.
Connect
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[edit]Routes through Jefferson |
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