The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is a fixed link composed of two parallel bridges crossing Lake Pontchartrain in southeastern Louisiana. The longer of the two bridges is 23.83 miles (38.35 km) long. The southern terminus of the causeway is in Metairie, Louisiana, and the northern terminus is in Mandeville, Louisiana. Both are in the New Orleans metropolitan area.
Lake Pontchartrain is an estuary located in southeastern Louisiana. The first thing visitors notice about Lake Pontchartrain is how big it is. That observation often is made as they cross the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge, a 24-mile-long parallel pair of spans known as the longest bridge (continuous) over water in the world.
Lafreniere Park is a public park located in Metairie, Louisiana. It is one of the largest public parks in the New Orleans metropolitan area, spanning over 155 acres. It is situated in Metairie, a suburb of New Orleans. Lafreniere Park is known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The park's lagoons attract various bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is a unit of the United States National Park Service located in and around New Orleans, Louisiana. The park is named after the pirate Jean Lafitte, who played a significant role in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.
