And-a-West-We-Go to Westego! Just to the west of New Orleans sits this great little community of Westwego, a hub city founded on connections of all sorts.

Westwego was founded by the Texas and Pacific Railroad in 1870. A railroad yard and docks were built on the Mississippi River just above the canal linking the river to Bayou Segnette. The modest settlement soon grew to become part of the village of Salaville, Seven Oaks Plantation, Whitehouse Plantation, and some other surrounding farmland. Close enough to the Mississippi River, major highways and rail tracks, the community of Westwego has been used a central point of commerce and flow of traffic with the import/export of goods – businesses and trades that still exist today.

You’ll be sure to find all you want and need in the fine city of Westwego – from the best services in health care and education to the great shopping and unique culture. Westwego has it all, including some of the finest real estate around.

Commerce is bustling in Westwego and you’ll find a strong economy backed by its innovative leaders in business, tourism and culture. Westwego is a hotbed of great seafood including the finest oysters and shrimp.

The safe, pleasant city of Westwego a great place among great people. Westwego’s citizens are talented and friendly individuals with great sense of hospitality, ensuring you and other residents live a life in peace and comfort.