New Orleans Plantation Country
New Orleans Plantation Country is home to some of the most beautiful and famous plantation homes in the country, but it is their unique stories and fascinating differences that truly make them each worthy of a visit. When you visit any of our nine magnificent plantations, you’ll hear real stories about the people who lived here - English sugar barons, Creole women, slaves and soldiers – each with their own perspective. You’ll see artifacts, read stories and touch history – from the grand ballrooms to the impoverished slave cabins. Swamp tours, mouth-watering cuisine and a feast of festivals weave their magic into your adventure as well.
Along the winding River Road between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, this unforgettable journey offers a unique look into the past. Visit slave cabins at Evergreen Plantation or Laura: A Creole Plantation where the “Tales of Br’er Rabbit” originated. See the alley of 300-year old oaks and talk to “the Colonel” about the War Between the States at Oak Alley Plantation. Houmas House Plantation and Gardens features breathtaking gardens and Latil’s Landing Restaurant. Destrehan Plantation and San Francisco Plantation provide excellent educational tours. Ormond Plantation features unique West Indies architecture, Poché Plantation is the state’s only RV resort, and St. Joseph Plantation is still a working sugar plantation.
Go from grandeur to the great outdoors with an exhilarating tour into our mysterious swamps. Knowledgeable, fearless guides will take you into the swamps for an up-close experience with Louisiana wildlife and wetlands. A variety of styles from covered pontoons to racing airboats are available for swamp-seeing.
Once you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll savor world renowned Louisiana cuisine. From mom-and-pop local eateries to five-star fine dining, a delicious culinary adventure is as much of the experience as our attractions.
Festivals throughout the year offer additional entertainment and even dining options! Please visit our website for our events calendar and additional details to plan your trip today. Wherever your journey in New Orleans Plantation Country takes you, storytellers will captivate you – and you’ll leave with your own stories to tell! NewOrleansPlantationCountry.com
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