Hey Brian - Metairie is cool - if you like suburbs. Its a little quieter than the city and doesn't flood as much. Plus its close to the city - but far enough that you won't have to worry as much about the crime rate. Metairie is also good if you have kids (much better school system). Actually, a lot of suburbanites live across the lake in Mandeville/Covington. It is really nice up there. When will be here?
Hi also Alana--- I'll volunteer to be the tour guide for a meet up! October is a nice time of year to be in the Big Easy! Not as HOT.