Bucktown blends salty-air tradition with everyday convenience on the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline of Metairie. Long known for its fishing camps and seafood culture, this waterside pocket sits minutes from New Orleans, with breezy levee paths, the Bucktown Harbor marina, and the Bucktown Marsh Boardwalk offering sunset strolls, birdwatching, and water views toward Lakeview.
Weekends revolve around the water—launch a paddleboard from the harbor, cast a line along the 17th Street Canal, or tour the history-rich New Canal Lighthouse Museum right down the lakefront. Craving local flavor? Grab a platter at the Bucktown location of Deanie’s Seafood and watch boats ease back in with the day’s catch.
Families appreciate strong school options in Jefferson Parish, from district offerings through Jefferson Parish Schools to respected private choices like Metairie Park Country Day School and college-prep Archbishop Rummel High School. Community events, seafood festivals, and casual neighborhood blocks keep the calendar lively without the hassle of big-city traffic.
Housing ranges from classic cottages and raised camps to newer elevated builds, many a short walk or bike to the lake. Commuters enjoy quick access to Causeway and I‑10, putting the CBD, hospitals, and universities within easy reach, then it’s home to Gulf breezes and skyline views.
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