Top 5 Things to Do in Harahan

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Harahan is located in Louisiana, 12 miles west of downtown New Orleans and 6 miles southwest of Metairie. The diverse population is made up of white non-Hispanics, Hispanics, Native Americans and African-Americans.

1. Play at the Colonial Golf Course: The 18 hole, 6399 yd, “Colonial” golf course opened in 1925. The slope rating on Bermuda grass is 119.

2. See the River Oaks Hospital: Located in Elmwood Business Park, the hospital is almost 20 minutes from downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter and 15 minutes from the airport. The services provided cover alcohol, dental, dietary, emergency, clinical laboratory, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychiatric, radiology diagnostic, social and speech pathology.

3. Visit the St. John’s Rehabilitation Center: The center is located at 405, Folse Road and amongst the various services offered by this hospital are dietary, clinical laboratory, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology diagnostic, social and speech pathology. There are registered nurses, licensed practical or vocational nurses, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologists and audiologists.

4. See the Faith Lutheran School: The school, located at 300, Colonial Club Drive, was founded in 1954 and primary grades were started in 1958. Subjects taught are the Bible, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, health and physical education, the fine arts, Spanish and computer. Spend some time here and relive your school days.

5. Pray at the St. Rita Catholic Church: The church, built in 1950, is located on the banks of the Mississippi River, about 20 minutes from New Orleans Airport and 5 minutes from the Dream Catcher studio. You can come here to pray or simply appreciate the sheer beauty of the architecture.