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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
4.5
#17 of 465 things to do in New Orleans
National ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
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Neighbourhood: French Quarter
A small and teeming network of laissez-faire living lounged out on the balmy banks of the Mighty Mississippi, the French Quarter has long been a port of call for folks in search of a good time and a great story. Perpetually inebriated Bourbon Street runs across its midriff like a strand of cheap ribbon tied around an otherwise rather pretty and impressively well-kept vintage dress. Throughout the rest of the Quarter, brightly colored Victorian homes and businesses, famously done up with wrought-iron features, provide a distinct and immediately recognizable backdrop for all varieties of fun. At any given moment in this historic riverside setting, some of America’s finest meals are being cooked, most potent cocktails are being mixed, and most engaging music is being performed.
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  • Kathrin S
    Portland, Oregon618 contributions
    Fun if you like wildlife.
    We loved this park. Again. We all had such great memories from 5 years ago that we decided to go again. Nice boardwalk through beautiful swampland. We saw a ton of snakes and several alligators. What fun! The small education center was nice too and the ranger was friendly and helpful.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 5 April 2023
  • Venusbelt
    Bellingham, Washington30 contributions
    Gorgeous, touching, stunning
    I visited with two of my 20 something year old kids on a gorgeous bluebird day. The park, trails, & wildlife were stunning. We are from NW Washington, & therefore seeing this ecosystem in all its beauty was a great experience. I’d recommend that visitors to NOLA check out & appreciate this wonderful park.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 19 May 2023
  • Amy F
    3 contributions
    Worth it and amazing time!
    Darren was our tour guide and he was amazing. Lots of knowledge, whitty, and just fun. We had a great time, saw some gators and wildlife. This was definitely worth the money and the time! I even got to hood a baby alligator.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 July 2023
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naannes64
Indianapolis, IN8 contributions
Nice, beautiful scenery
Jul 2023
Loved it! The rangers are so nice and knowledgeable. Beautiful area. Remember your National Parks Passport Book!!
Written 5 August 2023
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Amy F
3 contributions
Worth it and amazing time!
Jul 2023 • Family
Darren was our tour guide and he was amazing. Lots of knowledge, whitty, and just fun. We had a great time, saw some gators and wildlife. This was definitely worth the money and the time! I even got to hood a baby alligator.
Written 4 July 2023
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Beckibecka
Aurora, CO436 contributions
So Much Fun
May 2023 • Couples
This was our favorite part of our vacation to New Orleans! We went on a walk with a ranger, which is at 10am every morning I think. It's on the national park website. That was great, so when we were done, we took an Uber across the highway and did a swamp tour on a pontoon boat.
If you like wildlife and prefer to get out of the city, I highly suggest a visit here.
Written 22 May 2023
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Venusbelt
Bellingham, WA30 contributions
Gorgeous, touching, stunning
May 2023 • Family
I visited with two of my 20 something year old kids on a gorgeous bluebird day. The park, trails, & wildlife were stunning. We are from NW Washington, & therefore seeing this ecosystem in all its beauty was a great experience. I’d recommend that visitors to NOLA check out & appreciate this wonderful park.
Written 19 May 2023
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Kathrin S
Portland, OR618 contributions
Fun if you like wildlife.
Mar 2023
We loved this park. Again. We all had such great memories from 5 years ago that we decided to go again. Nice boardwalk through beautiful swampland. We saw a ton of snakes and several alligators. What fun!
The small education center was nice too and the ranger was friendly and helpful.
Written 5 April 2023
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travelcrazies49021
Chapel Hill, NC57 contributions
Marsh and swamp
Mar 2023 • Family
Excellent educational walk with a ranger at 10 am wed to Sat. We rented a car to get here and combined it with a swamp tour
Afterwards did a couple hikes on pur own. Saw lots of gators and flora
Written 1 April 2023
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David J
Rocky Mountain House, Canada223 contributions
Good settlement history
Mar 2023
Pleasant, well laid out museum which gives a great history of the Acadian/Cajun people in Louisiana.
The available boat ride is also interesting and a good way to gain additional knowledge of the local area.
Written 31 March 2023
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James F
Chillicothe4 contributions
Cruise
Mar 2023
Free to go to. Was able to see an alligator and cotton mouth in their own environment. Beautiful scenery.
Written 4 March 2023
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Colfax735
Minneapolis, MN36 contributions
First time in New Orleans
Jan 2023
The free music lecture series at 2 pm almost every day. The staff were great, and the bathrooms were clean. The history talk about the New Orleans area was well worth the time.
Written 21 January 2023
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Dianna P
Independence, Missouri797 contributions
If you can only choose one go to barataria preserve
Dec 2022 • Couples
This park was absolutely amazing! There are at least five different places that you can go visit and I would recommend going to the mall but the one I liked the best was
Baritaria preserve
Written 29 December 2022
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