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Plantation Country
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Just west of New Orleans,
the Great River Road begins its winding journey along both
sides of the Mississippi River. Flowing fields of sugar cane
occasionally give way to mysterious views of towering mansions
set amongst centuries-old, moss-draped live oaks. This is
Plantation Country, where lovingly preserved antebellum relics
grace the landscape along with charming small towns and Louisiana's
capital city. Diverse cultural traditions combine here to
create the local "River Road cuisine" and the music:
blues, zydeco, jazz, country and rock'n'roll. Baton Rouge
boasts unique historic buildings, nightlife, riverboat gaming,
shopping, theatre and ballet companies, a planetarium, plus
museums of art, plantation life, science, political history,
local African-American history and more.
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Where to Stop Along
the Way?
ALBANY, LA
Enjoy our country atmosphere & outdoor adventures! Shop
in Historict District & Antique Village, visit our antique
complex & Carter Plantation Golf Course.
BATON ROUGE, LA
Experience authentic LA at every turn. Majestic plantations,
legendary music, mouth watering cuisine, swamp tours, riverboat
gaming & shopping galore!
DONALDSONVILLE, LA
This quiet town contains magnificent pre-Civil War architectural
structures, including Ascension Catholic Church and St.
Emma Plantation.
GONZALES, LA
In the heart of Plantation Country-45 mins. from N.O./30 mins.
from B.R. Plantations, museums, swamp tours, outlet center,
antiques, golf, Cajun food & more!
GRAMERCY, LA
Experience the charm of the River Parishes. Visit a part of
the area's history that makes Plantation Country unique.
JACKSON, LA
Rolling hills, quaint B&B's historic sites, regional museum
& Steam Engine Train. Nat. Landmark Courthouse & antiques.
Located in English LA's Plantation Country.
LAPLACE, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish - Plantations, major hotels, fine
dining, swamp tours, & world-famous andouille.
LULING, LA
Home of Destrehan & Ormond Plantations, LaBranche Dependency
House, St. Charles Borromeo Church, Catfish, Alligator &
Destrehan Fall Fests & swamp tours.
MORGANZA, LA
Annual Gumbo Cook-off & Christmas Parade. 2nd Sun. in
Dec. Attractions, shopping, good food & friendly people.
Make each visit special! Film site for Easy Rider.
NEW ROADS, LA
City of New Roads
Step off the beaten path & discover this Main Street city
located on beautiful False River. History, antiques, lodging,
recreation, great food & more.See the sights. Enjoy the
shops. Stay the night!
PLAQUEMINE, LA
Majestic Nottoway, fascinating swamp tours, beautiful backroads
& bayous, charming shops, a shimmering lockhouse, an Audubon
Golf Trail course...a gumbo of fun.
PORT ALLEN, LA
On the river, On the way. Minutes from New Orleans, Baton
Rouge & Cajun Country. Eight hotels on I-10.
SORRENTO, LA
45 mins. to New Orleans/30 mins. to Baton Rouge Plantations,
museums, swamp tours, outlet center, antiques, golf, Cajun
food & more!
ST FRANCISVILLE, LA
Plantation tours, gardens, inns & hotels, quaint shops
& dining in Hist. Dist. Golf, cycling, hiking & birding.
Nature preserves.
VACHERIE, LA
This is where you'll find the most photographed & written
about plantations & swamp tours in the South. Min. from
New Orleans; worlds apart.
Information provided
by The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism
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