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Edgard
is a small community located in St. John the Baptist Parish in southeast Louisiana. The population is approximately 3,000 residents. Edgard is part of the New Orleans metropolitan area. The whole area is known worldwide for its multicultural heritage, music, cuisine and annual Mardi Gras celebration. New Orleans is famous for attractions like Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, the mansions of Magazine Street, its many antique shops, restaurants, bars and notorious nightlife. Other attractions include the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park, the Audubon Zoo and the Aquarium of the Americas. The Edgard area is famous for its many unique tours, including culinary tours, riverboat tours, cemetery tours, swamp tours, plantation tours, haunted house tours, horse & carriage tours and more. The food of New Orleans is, in itself, a major attraction. French, Spanish, Italian, African, Native American, Cajun and Cuban traditions all combine to produce a truly unique Louisiana flavor. Edgard is a great place to consider if you want to visit the New Orleans area, but are looking for a small town atmosphere away from the crowds and noise.
Surrounding areas: Lac des Allemands, Louisiana (16.0 mi), Kenner, Louisiana (20.9 mi), Thibodaux, Louisiana (22.7 mi), Metairie, Louisiana (22.8 mi), Donaldsonville, Louisiana (26.8 mi), Springfield, Louisiana (27.8 mi), Ponchatoula, Louisiana (29.3 mi)
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Edgard Vacation Rentals
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Edgard Hotels and Resorts
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| Hampton Inn | 4288 Hwy 51 | La Place, LA | 5.5 mi. | (985) 652-5002 | | Quality Inn Laplace | 3900 Hwy 51 | La Place, LA | 5.5 mi. | (985) 652-5544 | | Days Inn Laplace | 3912 Hwy 51 | Laplace, LA | 5.5 mi. | (985) 652-1223 | | Best Western La Place Inn | 4289 Main St | Laplace, LA | 7.4 mi. | (985) 651-4000 | | Ramada Luling | 13889 River Rd | Luling, LA | 11.7 mi. | (985) 785-2600 | | Best Western River Region Inn | 12215 Hwy 90 | Luling, LA | 13.1 mi. | (985) 331-0064 | | Comfort Inn Luling | 12177 Hwy 90 | Luling, LA | 13.1 mi. | (985) 785-1125 | | Super 8 Luling | 12275 Hwy 90 | Luling, LA | 13.1 mi. | (985) 308-0400 | | Ramada Inn And Suites New Orleans Airport | 110 James Dr E | St Rose, LA | 15.4 mi. | (504) 466-1355 | | Oakwood / Woodlake | 121 W Esplanade Ave | Kenner, LA | 16.7 mi. | (713) 995-5111 | | Rodeway Inn Airport | 851 Airline Hwy | Kenner, LA | 16.9 mi. | (504) 467-1391 | | Sleep Inn (75076) | 2830 Loyola Dr | Kenner, LA | 17.5 mi. | (504) 466-9666 | | Hilton New Orleans Airport | 901 Airline Dr | Kenner, LA | 18.1 mi. | (504) 469-5000 | | Oakwood / Sunlake | 800 Joe Yenni Blvd | Kenner La 70065, LA | 18.3 mi. | (713) 995-5111 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott-airport | 1801 32ND St | Kenner, LA | 18.9 mi. | (504) 445-9800 | | Comfort Inn Airport | 1700 I-10 Service Rd | Kenner, LA | 19.0 mi. | (504) 464-1300 | | Contempra Inn | 2820 Williams Blvd | Kenner, LA | 19.0 mi. | (504) 468-7700 | | Country Inn & Suites By Carlson | 1501 Veterans Blvd | Kenner, LA | 19.0 mi. | (504) 305-1501 | | Days Inn Kenner Airport | 1300 Veterans Blvd | Kenner, LA | 19.0 mi. | (504) 469-2531 | | Extended Stay America | 2300 Veterans Blvd | Kenner, LA | 19.0 mi. | (504) 465-8300 | | Park Plaza Inn | 2125 Veterans Blvd | Kenner, LA | 19.0 mi. | (504) 464-6464 | | Radisson Hotel New Orleans Airport | 2150 Veterans Blvd | Kenner, LA | 19.0 mi. | (504) 467-3111 | | Travelodge - New Orleans Airport | 2240 Veterans Blvd | Kenner, LA | 19.0 mi. | (504) 469-7341 | | Comfort Suites | 2710 Idaho Ave | Kenner, LA | 19.1 mi. | (504) 466-6066 | | Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Airport | 4535 Williams Blvd | Kenner, LA | 19.1 mi. | (504) 712-0504 | | Best Western Airport Hotel | 2438 Veterans Memorial Blvd | Kenner, LA | 19.4 mi. | (504) 469-2800 | | La Quinta #580 | 5900 Veterans Memorial Blvd | Metairie, LA | 21.1 mi. | (504) 456-0003 | | Howard Johnsons Lodge | 201 N Canal Blvd | Thibodaux, LA | 21.9 mi. | (985) 447-9071 | | Ramada Inn | 400 E First St | Thibodaux, LA | 22.0 mi. | (985) 446-0561 | | Howard Johnson | 201 Canal Blvd | Thibodaux, LA | 22.1 mi. | (985) 447-9071 | | Towne Place Suites By Marriott - Metairie | 5424 Citrus Blvd | Harahan, LA | 22.2 mi. | (888) 364-1200 | | Shoney's Inn Of New Orleans | 2421 Clearview Pkwy | Metairie, LA | 22.5 mi. | (504) 456-9081 | | Sun Suites Of Metairie | 4409 Hearst Rd | Metairie, LA | 22.7 mi. | (504) 648-2020 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 5150 Mounes | New Orleans, LA | 22.8 mi. | (504) 733-5646 | | Clearwater Creek | 826 S Clearview Pkwy | River Ridge, LA | 23.0 mi. | (504) 734-0074 | | Best Western Landmark Hotel | 2601 Severn Ave | Metairie, LA | 23.8 mi. | (504) 888-9500 | | Plaza Suites Of Metairie | 2324 N Hullen | Metairie, LA | 23.9 mi. | (504) 309-0095 | | Hampton Inn Metairie | 2730 N Causeway Blvd | Metairie, LA | 24.1 mi. | (504) 831-7676 | | New Orleans Marriott Metairie At Lakeway | 3838 N Causeway Blvd | Metairie, LA | 24.1 mi. | (504) 836-5253 | | Quality Hotel & Conference Center | 2261 N Causeway Blvd | Metairie, LA | 24.1 mi. | (504) 833-8211 |
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Edgard Weather & Climate
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Southeast Louisiana has a warm year round climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Semi-tropical conditions prevail in most areas of the state, but especially in southeast Louisiana, which is greatly influenced by the Gulf of Mexico. This region experiences over 180 days of sunshine annually and abundant rainfall. The normal daily temperature is 68 degrees F., ranging from 52 degrees F. in January to 82 degrees F. in July. Snow and ice are rarities in Louisiana. During the summer and fall, tropical storms and hurricanes frequently batter the state, especially along the coast, and can cause severe flooding.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
61°F |
41°F |
6.23 in. |
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| February |
64°F |
44°F |
5.42 in. |
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| March |
71°F |
51°F |
5.82 in. |
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| April |
77°F |
56°F |
5.12 in. |
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| May |
84°F |
64°F |
5.20 in. |
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| June |
89°F |
70°F |
6.67 in. |
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| July |
91°F |
72°F |
6.42 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
72°F |
5.35 in. |
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| September |
87°F |
68°F |
5.70 in. |
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| October |
79°F |
57°F |
3.39 in. |
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| November |
71°F |
50°F |
4.83 in. |
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| December |
64°F |
43°F |
4.66 in. |
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Edgard Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International airport (MSY) located about 18 miles east of Edgard in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Lakefront airport (NEW) located approximately 31 miles east of Edgard in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Houma Terrebonne airport (HUM) located roughly 32 miles south of Edgard in Houma, Louisiana, the Hammond Municipal airport (HDC) located around 35 miles north of Edgard in Hammond, Louisiana, Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Field (BTR) located about 49 miles northwest of Edgard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and finally the Stennis International airport (HSA) located approximately 70 miles east of Edgard in Bay St Louis, Mississippi.
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Edgard Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Celebration Station | Metairie | LA | 20.6 mi. | | | City Park Carousel Gardens | New Orleans | LA | 29.3 mi. | | | Six Flags New Orleans | New Orleans | LA | 29.3 mi. | | | Celebration Station | Baton Rouge | LA | 46.3 mi. | | | Dixie Landin' | Baton Rouge | LA | 46.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Waterland U.S.A. | Houma | LA | 31.1 mi. | | | Blue Bayou Water Park | Baton Rouge | LA | 46.3 mi. | | | Atwood Water Park | Monticello | MS | 109.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Fashion Golf & Country Club | Hahnville | LA | 10.1 mi. | | | Willowdale Country Club | Luling | LA | 15.9 mi. | | | Sugarland Country Club | Raceland | LA | 21.1 mi. | | | Pelican Point Golf Club | Gonzales | LA | 25.9 mi. | | | Bayouside Golf Club | Napoleonville | LA | 28.3 mi. | | | Audubon Golf Course | New Orleans | LA | 29.6 mi. | | | Bayou Oaks Golf Course | New Orleans | LA | 29.6 mi. | | | Brechtel Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course | New Orleans | LA | 29.6 mi. | | | Golf Club of New Orleans at Eastover | New Orleans | LA | 29.6 mi. | | | Joseph M Bartholomew Golf Course | New Orleans | LA | 29.6 mi. | | | Lakewood Golf Club | New Orleans | LA | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Bayou Segnette State Park | | LA | 25.8 mi. | | | Fairview Riverside State Park | | LA | 36.5 mi. | | | Fontainebleau State Park | | LA | 37.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Louisiana State Museum | New Orleans | LA | 29.3 mi. | (History) | | Musee Conti Wax Museum | New Orleans | LA | 29.3 mi. | (History) | | Louisiana Children's Museum | New Orleans | LA | 29.3 mi. | (Children's) | | DDay Museum | New Orleans | LA | 29.3 mi. | (History) | | Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum | Madisonville | LA | 35.5 mi. | (History) | | LSU Museum of Natural Science | Baton Rouge | LA | 46.3 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Aquarium of the Americas | New Orleans | LA | 29.3 mi. | | | Audubon Park and Zoological Garden | New Orleans | LA | 29.3 mi. | | | Greater Baton Rouge Zoo | Baton Rouge | LA | 46.3 mi. | |
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