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La Branche Plantation Dependency House
Built in 1792, this is the closest plantation to New Orleans. The grounds include the largest standing Garconniere on the banks of the Mississippi, authentic slave quarters, and the largest pecan tree in Louisiana. Tours are held seven days a week from 10-4.
Address: 11244 River Road St. Rose LA USA 70087
 1 504 468-8843
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New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park
This park is dedicated to the preservation of the sites and cultural knowledge of the evolution of jazz music.
Address: 365 Canal Street, Suite 2400 New Orleans LA USA 70130-1142
1 504 589-4806
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The Presbytere Louisiana State Museum
This National Historic Landmark was built on the site of the residence of the Capuchin monks. It was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, and financed by philanthropist Don Andres Almonester y Roxas.
Address: 751 Chartres St. New Orleans LA USA 70116
1 504 568-6968
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Fort Pike State Historic Site
Built in the aftermath of the War of 1812, this fort was originally to protect New Orleans from invasion by sea. The citadel in the center of the fort was burned twice, leaving a brick shell. There is a museum and picnic area.
Address: Route 6, Box 194 New Orleans LA 70129
1 504 662-5703
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Ormond Plantation
Built in the "Louisiana Colonial" style which is modeled after the plantations of the West Indies, this plantation was built before 1790. There are two Garconnieres that were added sometime afterwards. The Antebellum mansion is known for its ghost stories, and the tragic deaths of some of its owners.
Address: 13786 River Road Destrehan LA 70047
 Send an Email (5) 1 504 764-8544
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The Arsenal - Louisiana State Museum
Located on the 1769 Spanish Arsenal grounds, this National Historic Landmark marks the site of the Battle of Liberty Place, where the Metropolitan Police of New Orleans fought against the Crescent City White League. The building now houses an exhibit exploring coffee trade and the port of New Orleans, as well as an exhibit about boats and the Mississippi River.
Address: 600 St. Peter St. New Orleans LA USA 70116
Send an Email 1 504 568-6968
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Beauregard-Keyes House
The Beauregard-Keyes House was originally built in 1826. The house changed owners several times. In 1925 Confederate General Pierre G. T. Beauregard lived in the home, and then years later it was occupied by the author Frances Parkinson Keyes. Today, the house is open for tours with many family artifacts on display.
Address: 1113 Chartres Street New Orleans LA 70116-2504
1 504 523-7257
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The Algiers Courthouse
The Algiers Courthouse offers a photographic display of historic Algiers jazz musicians and venues with a self-guided walking tour showing homes of some of these musicians. Built in 1896 to replace the previous courthouse, a former plantation home, it is the third oldest continuously-used Courthouse in Louisiana.
Address: 225 Morgan Street New Orleans LA USA 70114
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Hermann-Grima and Gallier Historic Houses
The Hermann-Grima House, built in 1831, depicts the lifestyle of a prosperous Creole family in New Orleans from 1830 to 1860. The Gallier house was built in 1857 by one of New Orleans' most prominent architects, James Gallier. Tours are available.
Address: 820 St. Louis Street New Orleans LA USA 70112
1 504 525-5661
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Six separate sites which highlight different features of Louisiana culture and natural resources, such as the Battle of New Orleans site, and the nature and culture of the swamp region. There are visitor centers at each location, and no admission fees.
Address: 365 Canal Street, Suite 2400 New Orleans LA 70130-1142
1 504 589-2636
Location #2: Acadian Cultural Center, Lafayette
Tel:318 232-0789
Location #3: Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, Eunice
Tel:337 262-6862
Location #4: Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, Thibodaux
Tel:504 448-1375
Location #5: Barataria Preserve, Marrero
Tel:504 589-2330
Location #6: Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, Chalmette
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Destrehan Plantation
Featuring French Colonial and Greek Revival architecture, this plantation is 21 miles from downtown New Orleans. This is the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. It was also the site of some of "Interview with a Vampire"'s scenes.
Address: 13034 River Road Destrehan LA 70047
1 504 764-9315
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Louis Armstrong Memorial Park
Louis Armstrong Memorial Park was created to honor Louis Armstrong, New Orleans' famous jazz trumpet player. The park is also the home of Congo Square, a space used by African-Americans to market goods, socialize and make music since before the 1800s.
Address: 916 St. Peter Street New Orleans LA USA
1 504 286-2100
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Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery & Museum
Located at the site of Camp Moore, the largest Confederate training camp in Louisiana, this museum features artefacts from the camp, as well as Civil War artefacts from other locations.
Address: 70640 Camp Moore Road Tangipahoa LA USA 70465
1 985 229-2438
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Faulkner House
William Faulkner lived in this house in 1925 for a year while writing "Soldier's Pay", co-writing "Sherwood Anderson and Other Famous Creoles", and contributing to his "New Orleans Sketches". The house is now being kept up as a bookstore.
Address: 624 Pirate's Alley New Orleans LA 70116-3254.
1 504 524-2940
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The Cabildo Louisiana State Museum
The Cabildo, the flagship building of Louisiana State Museum, was built in the late 18th century as the seat of the Spanish Municipal government in New Orleans. The building also served as the home of the Louisiana Supreme Court before becoming the home of the Louisiana State Museum in 1911.
Address: 701 Chartres St. New Orleans LA USA 70116
Send an Email (8) 1 504 568-6968
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St. Patrick's Church
Located in New Orleans' historic arts and business district, St. Patrick's Church is a historic landmark offering an example of Gothic style architecture.
Address: 724 Camp Street New Orleans LA USA 70130
1 504 525-4413
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1850 House Louisiana State Museum
Due to Hurricane Katrina, this property is temporaily closed. The gift shop remains open with limited hours. Built in 1850 by the daughter of Spanish colonial landowner Don Andres Almonester y Roxas, this National Historic Landmark consists of the Upper and Lower Pontalba Buildings in Jackson Square. The 1850 House is furnished with domestic goods and period arts, providing a glimpse of middle-class family life during one of New Orleans' most prosperous periods. A gift shop is located on site.
Address: 523 St. Ann St. New Orleans LA USA 70116
Send an Email (3) 1 504 568-6968
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San Francisco Plantation
Daily tours are offered at this 1856 plantation home. It is an example of Steamboat Gothic Architecture, distinct from the Antebellum homes common in Louisiana.
Address: 2646 Hwy. 44 Garyville LA USA 70084
1 504 535-2341
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Sebastopol Plantation
This site is the only private residence in Saint Bernard Parish listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home was built in the 1830s as a Creole plantation for the production of sugar cane. Visitors must schedule an appointment.
Address: 721 Bayou Road St. Bernard LA USA
Send an Email 1 504 682-5625
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Evergreen Plantation
The Evergreen Plantation features 37 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, taking visitors back through 250 years of family ownership. The plantation is open for tours year-round.
Address: . Wallace LA USA
1 985 497-3837
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Degas House
The only residence of Edgar Degas in the world open to the public. In this house he created at least 17 works of art. The house doubles as a Bed & Breakfast.
Address: 2306 Esplanade Avenue New Orleans LA
1 504 821-5009
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Fontainebleau State Park
Across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans, this park features the ruins of an old sugar mill and plantation, wind surfing on the lake, picnic sites, a pool and a sandy beach. There are hiking, cycling, and nature trails.
1 504 624-4443
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Victoria Inn and Gardens
This plantation home is also a bed and breakfast. There are guided tours of the house and grounds.
Address: 545-B Hwy. 45 Lafitte LA 70067
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Sun Oak Gardens & Museum
This restored 1836 cottage is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture. Every room is furnished with French, Creole, Acadian and mid-French Louisiana antiques. A series of landscaped patios and subtropical gardens adorn the back of the home. Tours are available by appointment.
Address: 2020 Rue Burgundy New Orleans LA USA 70116
1 504 945-0322
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