Great River Road Plantation Parade -- A River of Riches
The air was sweet and exciting as the roads filled with wagons travelling from the fields to the docks. The Mississippi may have been the major highway to the great port cities, but the river roads established the muddy water as a river of riches. Come join us on the Great River Road to tour, eat, sleep, and enjoy the cultural richness of the many plantations and restaurants along the Mississippi River.
Destrehan PlantationLocated only 8 miles from New Orleans International Airport on LA 48 (River Road) and one half-mile east of I-310 is Destrehan Plantation. Build in 1787, in French Colonial Style--remodeled to Greek Revival around 1830-40, it is the oldest documented plantation in the Lower Mississippi Valley. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places,. Hand-hewn cypress timbers, pegged attic, bousillage-West Indies style hip roof and magnificent oaks (members of the Live Oak Society) are some of the unique features of Destrehan. Annual Fall Festival second weekend in November, Group Tours and Private Parties - Gift Shop - Guided Tours by Costumed Guides daily. 9:30am - 4:00pm except major holidays. PO Box 5, Destrehan, LA 70047, +1.504.764.9315.
San Francisco PlantationSan Francisco Plantation, built in 1856, is a National Historical Landmark. A galleried home in the old Creole style, it features five decorative ceilings, wood graining and marbling. Authentically furnished. Guided tours daily 10-4. Closed on New Years Day, Mardi Gras, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Group Tours. Gift shop. PO Drawer AX, Reserve, LA 70084. +1.504.535.2341.
Oak Alley PlantationOak Alley Plantation, built from 1837-39 by Jacques T. Roman, is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture and is famous for its alley of 28 evenly spaced live oak trees, believed to be at least 100 years older than the "Big House." The most spectacular setting in the entire Mississippi Valley, This National Historic Landmark is open for tours daily Mar-Oct 9-5:30; Nov-Feb 9-5. Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Group Tours. Private Parties. Weddings. Gift Shop. Restaurant: daily 9-3. Overnight Cottages. 1 hour from New Orleans via 1-10 to I-310 to LA 18. 3645 LA 18, Vacherie, LA 70090. +1.504.523.4351.
Tezcuco PlantationBuilt in 1855, a gracious raised cottage, Greek Revival in style and adorned in elaborate wrought iron trimmed galleries and ornate friezes and medallions. One of the last Plantations built before the Civil War. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours daily 9-5. Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Group Tours. Bed and Breakfast cottages. Antique and Gift Shop. Conferences and Meetings. Reataurant daily 8:30-3. 3138 Hwy. 44, Darrow, LA 70725. +1.504.562.3929.
Houmas House PlantationHoumas House Plantation, built in 1840, is a one hour drive from New Orleans or a half hour drive from Baton Rouge. This magnificent Greek Revival mansion was completely restored in 1940 and is furnished with period antiques. Tours are conducted by guides in antebellum dresses. Formal gardens. National Register of Historic Places. Open daily: 10-5 (Feb-Oct); 10-4 (Nov-Jan). Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Group Rates; Catering; Gift Shop. 40136 Highway 942, Darrow, LA 70725. +1.504.473.7841 or +1.522.2262 (New Orleans number).
Nottoway PlantationNottoway Plantation, the largest plantation home in the south, is a blend of Greek and Italian architecture which was built in 1859. This National Historic Landmark features 64 rooms, 200 windows and 165 doors. Guided tours from 9-5 daily. Restaurant with seating for 300 open daily from 11-3 and 6-9. Overnight guest rooms in the Mansion.. Group Tours and Lunches. Private Parties. Weddings. Gift Shop. Business Meetings and Seminars. Closed: Christmas Day only. PO Box 160, White Castle, Louisiana 70788. +1.504.545.2730 (White Castle) or +1.504.346.8263 (Baton Rouge)
The Cabin RestaurantThe Cabin Restaurant, the perfect ending to a River Road Tour. Sit back and relax your weary body as we serve you the finest foods on the river road. Generous po-boys filled with meats or seafoods, world famous chicken and andouille gumbo, or especially prepared fried seafoods fill your innards and please your pocketbook. Lunch and dinner are served in a collection of 1000 year old slave cabins restored to their original condition. Located at the corner of LA 22 and 44. Bus tours. Catering. Open: Mon-Wed 8-3; Thu 8-9; Fri-Sat 8-10; Sun 8-6. Closed: Christmas and New Year's Day. PO Box 85, Burnside, LA 70738. +1.504.473.3007.
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