NAS JRB New Orleans, LA - Nearby Cities

New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana with a population of 1,235,600 people. The city got its name from the Duke of Orléans, France; Philipe d'Orleans. The city is known for its distinct French Creole architecture and as being the birthplace of jazz. New Orleans is also home to the annual Mardi Gras celebration which makes the city one of the most unique in the United States. The city sits on the Mississippi River and was an important port for smuggling goods during the Revolutionary War. Located just 5 miles from the Naval Air Station JRB New Orleans, the town offers an eclectic community in which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $339,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $625 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Bourbon Orleans Hotel and the Windsor Court Hotel offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $155.

Local attractions include the French Quarter and Bourbon Street. The city has many stylish hotels, a myriad of clubs with local bands ranging from blues to jazz, and many vintage antique shops and coffee bars. The National World War II Museum is located in the Warehouse District and has many displays and exhibits relating to the Invasion of Normandy. The Confederate Memorial Hall, which is the oldest museum in Louisiana, has the second-largest collection of Confederate memorabilia in the world.

Terrytown, LA
Terrytown is a town located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana and has a current population of 25,000 people. The town covers 4 square miles and is named for the daughter of one of the developers in the town, Terry Kapelow. Terrytown was established on March 5th, 1960 and is located just 5 miles from the Naval Air Station JRB New Orleans. The town offers a moderate-sized community for those military personnel and their families looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $155,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $620 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the La Quinta Inn and the Omni Royal Orleans offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $139.

Local attractions include the Aquarium of the Americas which is one of the leading aquariums in the United States. Although it suffered damage during Hurricane Katrina and lost much of its sea life, the aquarium reopened in 2006 and has added many new exhibits in the Gulf of Mexico tank which has 400,000 gallons of water full of sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays from the Gulf. The aquarium has also added a Caribbean exhibit and many jellyfish displays.

Estelle, LA
Estelle is a town in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana with a population of 15,377. It is located west of Terrytown and has an annual median income of $55,545. The town is located about 5 miles from the Naval Air Station JRB New Orleans and offers residents a peaceful and laid-back community in which to live and work. The short commute to the military base is an added bonus for those wanting to live off base but still be close to work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $143,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $350 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Comfort Inn and Sleep Inn and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $90.

Local attractions include the Audubon Zoo which offers over 2,000 species of the rarest animals in the world including the White Tigers. The zoo is full of natural habitats stretched over 58 acres and includes a Louisiana Swamp exhibit. The Discovery Walk section allows visitors to interact with all different types of animals and learn about the natural environments with an emphasis upon conservation and preservation which allow these creatures to continue to flourish in the wild.

Belle Chasse, LA
Belle Chasse is a city located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana with a current population of 9.800 people. The city sits on the Mississippi River's West Bank, and the town's name means "beautiful hunting". It is believed the name came from the beautiful wildlife that the first settlers observed when they arrived in the area. The town is located just 5 miles from the Naval Air Station JRB New Orleans which offers those looking to relocate to the area a convenient commute to work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $163,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $475 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Comfort Inn and Sleep Inn and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $90.

Local attractions include Ultimate Swamp Adventures which is a tour adventure that includes transportation to and from your hotel. The swamp adventure includes seeing many forms of swamp life including alligators. The craft is an airboat which allows visitors to get into areas of the swamp that larger boats are unable to navigate and allow for some amazing and up close views of local wildlife.

Marrero, LA
Marrero is a city located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana which has a current population of 36,000 people. The town covers 9 square miles and is located on the Mississippi River's West Bank. The median annual income for the town is $31,000, and the town is part of the New Orleans-Matairie-Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area. Marrero is located just 5 miles from the Naval Air Station JRB New Orleans and offers a thriving community for those looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $124,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $350 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Comfort Inn and Sleep Inn and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $90.

Local attractions include the Barataria Preserve where visitors can take nature walks on well-groomed trails and see many types of wildlife including wild bunnies, birds, and even possible armadillos and alligators. Many local snakes frequent the area but local rangers tell visitors if they don't disturb the local wildlife, it won't cause visitors any harm. It's a chance to many different species of wildlife up close in their natural environment.

Chalmette, LA
Chalmette is a city located in St. Bernard Parish in Louisiana with a current population of 32,000 people. The city is located near downtown New Orleans and was named after a plantation owner I. Martin de LIno de Chalmette whose name means "pasture land, fallow land". Chalmette was the location of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. The city is located about 5 miles from the Naval Air Station JRB New Orleans and offers a quiet community which is still rebuilding after the aftermath of Katrina. The school system is back up and running although there are considerably less schools than pre-Katrina. The median annual income for the town is $36,000.

Homes for sale in the area start at $139,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $570 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Marina Motel Chalmette offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $90. Reduced rates are available for military.

Local attractions include the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery which is the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans and the final resting place for many Civil War, and World War I and II military personnel. The grounds were established on March 4th, 1907 and became part of the National Park Service in 1933. The park and grounds are now listed in the National Register of Historic Places.