What's Lakewood Like?
If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, why not check out Lakewood? Take time to see places like Metairie Cemetery and Longue Vue House and Gardens while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Caesars Superdome and Canal Street.
How to Get to Lakewood
Flying to:
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY), 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Lakewood
Things to See and Do in and around Lakewood
What to See in Lakewood
- Metairie Cemetery
- Longue Vue House and Gardens
- Rice Family Mausoleum
Things to Do near Lakewood:
- Canal Street (3.6 mi/5.9 km away)
- Caesars New Orleans Casino (4.1 mi/6.6 km away)
- National World War II Museum (4.2 mi/6.8 km away)
- New Orleans Museum of Art (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)
- Fair Grounds Race Course (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit New Orleans?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 83°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 59°F)
- Rainiest months: August, July, June, September (average 7 inches of rainfall)