The Kids Castle Play Area

If you’ve got a toddler and it’s 95 degrees outside — which is basically every day in Metairie — this little castle-themed spot inside the mall is a genuine lifesaver. The castle structure is cute enough that kids actually get into it, and the place is kept noticeably clean, like they’re actually wiping things down between sessions, not just hoping for the best. It’s geared toward the younger crowd, so you’re not dealing with big kids barreling through while your two-year-old tries to climb something. Restrooms are on hand, and you’ve got the food court right there when someone inevitably announces they’re starving five minutes in.