Location: New Orleans
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Laissez les bons temps rouler! In New Orleans the good times are perpetually rolling down Bourbon Street, which, thanks to the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, has quite a party animal reputation. Once you’ve soaked up the scenery of the historic French Quarter, tour the elegant Garden District and meet the colorful characters of Frenchmen Street. Experience the city's supernatural vibe at the Voodoo Museum or by taking a guided ghost or vampire tour through taverns, alleyways, and cemeteries.
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1. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
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4.5 based on 976 reviews
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve protects and preserves significant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. The park, named after the pirate Jean Lafitte, who played a major role in Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, also interprets the influence of environment and history on the development of the unique Cajun regional culture. The park, which was established in 1907 and covers 22,421 acres, consists of six physically separate sites, a visitor center and a park headquarters. Three sites interpret the Cajun culture of the southern Louisiana area, which developed in 1755-1764: Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette, Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice and the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux. The three most popular sites are the Barataria Preserve, Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery and the French Quarter Visitor Center in New Orleans. Barataria, located at 6588l Barataria Boulevard in Marrero, was the home of Lafitte and his band of pirates. The preserve has trails and canoe tours through bottomland hardwood forests, swamps and marsh. Covering 1,855 acres, the Barataria Preserve was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. Chalmatte, six miles southeast of New Orleans, is the site of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. A visitor center offers exhibits and historical information. A tour of the battlefield can be taken by car or bicycle or on foot. It also was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. The French Quarter Visitor Center at 419 Decatur Street interprets the history of New Orleans and the diverse cultures of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region.
2. Old River Road Plantation Adventure
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4.5 based on 542 reviews
Take a exciting narrated journey through swamps and wetlands to a magical place where time has stood still, the Old River Road. Tour majestic Oak Alley Plantation's antebellum mansion and charming Laura plantation or historic Evergreen and view her 22 slave cabins. Haunted Manchac Swamp and a Cajun lunch are also available as a combo with the plantations. Named New Orleans Best Swamp Plantation combination with lunch. Antebellum mansion tours at their finest by Old River Road Plantation Adventure.
Reviewed By DebraZebra_9 - Cradley Heath, United Kingdom
Great package for an out of city day trip that's not serviced by taxis. Pick up 2-3 stops around canal street on mini bus, around 15 people. First stop oak alley about 1 hr drive with commentary along way from Eric. We were first on house tour around 9:30 and grabbed some great shots with no people on of oaks. Short tour but adequate with the grounds to self guide, next stop 5 mins away at Laura which is less grand but a longer tour and more personal, loved stories. Next stop lunch where your food choices have been ordered earlier and all ready. Then it's to the swamp. Cajun pride swamp. Winter is not a good time for activity with brumation underway for large adults who lower metabolism and body temperature to survive cold season and bottom swamp. Juvenile alligators dont understand aswell so best bet for sightings. We saw 3-4 juveniles. A raccoon. Red eared slider (turtke). A Male cardinal, bald eagle, an anhinga (bird). Got chance to hold a baby alligator which was a great experience. Recommended tour.
3. Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By mckennagt
Mikayla and Stephen we’re informative and extremely helpful, a short and sweet nature trail. Work in progress but worth a stop.
4. Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
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4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 756carolt - Ocean Springs, United States
Nature at its best. This time of year it's an amazing trip to see birds of all kinds. Good for kayaking or photography.
5. Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation
We are a registered 501c3 non-profit that offers eco-tours throughout the year in the Brazilian Amazon.
6. Brechtel Park
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
