Location: Saint Francisville
Top Things to do in Saint Francisville
The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Saint Francisville, Louisiana (LA)
St. Francisville is a town in, and the parish seat of, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,712 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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1. Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 463 reviews
Historic plantation house restoration. Original buildings on site include the kitchen, doctor's office, cool house, Nina's wing, a tool shed, a hot house, and summer houses (gazebos) throughout the gardens. The gift shop stays open from 9am - 4:30pm and is independently run. Rosedown does not provide over night accommodations and there is no restaurant on site. Hours of operation are from 9am-5pm seven days a week. The first house tour is at 10am and the last house tour is at 4pm. Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Reviewed By Sebastian3962 - Charlotte, United States
Walking up to the house and seeing the layout of the gardens and the long driveway surrounded by large oak trees was magnificent. One can take a wonderful photo of the grounds from the second floor balcony. We were met by a guide dressed in a dress from the 1800’s. The house has been lovely restored and has 90% of the original furniture. Note the magnificent mahogany suitcase as you enter. The guide gave us a story of the original family and what happened to the house before the State acquired it. It is well worth the visit. As you are going thru the historical area of St. Francisville to get this plantation stop at Grandmother’s Buttons located in an old bank. It was begun by a couple that created jewelry from old buttons and now includes many other things. It’s very unique.
2. Oakley Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By KristiJ605 - New Orleans, United States
A group of 4 of us stopped in for a tour. Because of various circumstances, the tour was not guided, but there was a volunteer close by to answer questions. We were given a great pamphlet that pointed out and explained various rooms/furnishings, etc throughout the house. We actually liked this set up. It's a very interesting place with beautiful grounds.
3. Afton Villa Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By 176tiffinyd - Oakdale, United States
This place is absolutely gorgeous. The flowers in bloom are beautiful and there is plenty to look at when you are walking the grounds.
4. The Myrtles Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,051 reviews
Experience antebellum splendor in this circa 1796 National Historic Register plantation home renowned for its mystery, history and intrigue. Our recently opened Restaurant 1796 is a beautiful blend of the old and the new, centered around an open hearth.
Reviewed By Elixxy
Came with my fiancé and my family. We had a great time and our tour guide Haley (unsure how to spell her name) was awesome at telling the history of the house and the ghosts that are on the grounds! We had a 7pm tour and that was the best decision. It was getting dark and the whole vibe was super spooky and fun. I’ll definitely come here again in the daytime to compare the two! All around a great trip and a wonderful tour.
5. Audubon State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By KristiJ605 - New Orleans, United States
This site is smaller and doesn't get the attention it deserves. The docents told fascinating stories about a young Audubon, before he became famous. I recommend a visit
6. Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By marion542017 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Grace Episcopal Church, built in 1860 and rebuilt in 1893 after the Union caused heavy damage in 1863, is one of the state's oldest surviving Protestant churches. Great Oak trees, dripping with Spanish moss, surround and provide shade to the church and its grounds. The organ inside dates to 1860 and there are lovely stained glass windows.
7. Greenwood Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By amandasK7900QG
The grounds were gorgeous and the house itself was beautiful as well. We arrived during a storm and even then everything was lit up and pretty. The tour of the plantation comes with a stay at the hotel and it was nice to hear the history from someone who knows Louisiana inside and out. The upstairs of the plantation home is blocked off due to the owners still living in it, which was disappointing but understandable. The homemade breakfast was delicious and filling and the cook was as sweet as could be. My favorite part of the experience was that a cat showed up and followed us around as if he was a tour guide.
8. West Feliciana Historical Society Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By marion542017 - Manchester, United Kingdom
The West Feliciana Historical Society Museum is a good place to start your exploration St. Francisville. You will find tourist information, brochures, and guidebooks available, enabling you to orientate yourself, find the places that you would like to visit and plan your route. The exhibits in this small museum provide a fascinating insight into the local history. Open hours are: 9am-4pm daily except holidays and Sunday 1pm-4pm.
