Westwego

Once a passageway for pioneers headed to the Western frontier, Westwego borders some of Louisiana's most picturesque bayous and swamps. Westwego's adjacent 580-acre Bayou Segnette State Park is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Nestled on the banks of Bayou Segnette, the park's extensive grounds comprise the most popular state park in Louisiana.

It is also home to the John A. Alario Event Center and Bayou Segnette Sports Complex, developed for conferences, tournaments and performance events.
The City of Westwego is the launching point for several swamp tours and bayou excursions and is the locale of an excellent seafood market offering fish caught fresh from Louisiana waters.

Sala Ave. is the City's Historic District and is currently being redeveloped for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. The Westwego Historic Museum is located in the century-old fisherman's exchange building and features an old time hardware store and completely furnished upstairs living quarters with antique furniture.

WESTWEGO TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER
10 Westbank Expressway
Westwego, LA 70094
Phone: (504) 436-0812
Fax: (504) 436-0877
www.cityofwestwego.com

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