Places to stay in Gretna, Louisiana

Gretna received considerable press coverage when, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, people who attempted to escape from New Orleans by walking over the Crescent City Connection bridge over the Mississippi River were turned back at gunpoint by City of Gretna Police, along with Crescent City Connection Police and Jefferson Parish Sheriff's deputies, who set up a roadblock on the bridge in the days following the hurricane. According to eyewitnesses, some of these officers threatened to shoot New Orleans residents and tourists as they attempted to cross into Gretna on foot. Places to eat in the region include Banana Blossom, Thai D Jing, Red Maple Restaurant, and Shoney's.

If you are travelling in the area, Gretna is located close to Metairie Baptist Church, WNOE-FM (New Orleans), Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, Light of Jesus Church of God in Christ and Big Bird Day Care Center Number 2.

The center of Gretna ( which is at is longitude -90°3'15.84 and latitude 29°54'54.72 ) is located 2 miles away from Harvey, 3 miles away from Marrero, 4 miles away from New Orleans and 6 miles away from Westwego.

Available Gretna lodging

We currently have 10 accommodations in and around Gretna.

Gretna Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Gretna Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Other useful links:

• Gretna Chamber of Commerce
• Gretna, Louisiana on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Gretna

Chevys Fresh Mex ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 1201 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey, 2 miles from the center of Gretna. We’re known for our mesquite-fired flavor and farm fresh ingredients. We use only top-quality ingredients to create all of your favorites like sizzling fajitas, mouthwatering guacamole, flautas, and handcrafted margaritas…no one does them better. www.chevys.com

The Vintage ( Dining / Other ). Located at 3121 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 2 miles from the center of Gretna. We are serious about coffee but way more serious about service. A hot beignet is a pillow of goodness, and who doesn’t love their pillow (and who doesn’t love our beignets)? We love a great glass of champagne… or two… or a bottle… but the friends we share it with will always outlast the bubbles. We savor on wine and sour on whining. A bite is really all you need unless you have another three or four, but that’s called dinner. www.thevintagenola.com

La Divina Gelateria ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 3005 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 2 miles from the center of Gretna. Enjoy a panini made in the classic Italian tradition with the freshest top quality ingredients. Energize with espresso custom roasted from 100% Arabica beans. ladivinagelateria.com

Cafe Di Blasi ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 1801 Stumpf Boulevard. Cafe DiBlasi is a family owned and ran italian restaurant with roots going back to the old country.

Little Korea BBQ ( Dining / BBQ ). Located at 2240 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 2 miles from the center of Gretna. We strive to provide you with the most enjoyable and consistent experience of Korean BBQ in New Orleans, LA lkbbqnola.com

Lula Restaurant Distillery ( Dining / Winery / Brewery ). Located at 1532 St Charles Avenue, New Orleans, 3 miles from the center of Gretna. In the heart of New Orleans, expertly crafted food, spirits and cocktails come together in a unique privately owned micro-distillery and restaurant. We are quintessentially southern with a distinct Louisiana influence. We are Lula Restaurant Distillery. www.lulanola.com

Renamed properties

• Knights Inn at 100A Westbank Expressway may have been previously known as Days InnQuality Inn & Suites or Clarion Inn