Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve protects significant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi …

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Jan 5, 2025
The FQ Visitor Center is amazing! It's on Decatur Street in the upper Quarter, & if you aren't looking for it, you might just walk on by. There is a glass-door entrance from the street, but walk do… Full review by Kates9999
Dec 4, 2024
This is a hidden gem in the French Quarter. Walk down a bricked alley with historical information on both sides, and you'll come to a quiet oasis complete with fountain, plants and benches. The Vis… Full review by susancK5967HW
Sep 3, 2024
This park consists of 6 sites BUT the New Orleans Jazz Historical Park essentially joined one of the sites so there’s kind of 7 sites included in this park. We visited three of the original six (1-… Full review by Blue_eyed_adventures
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Consisting of six sites spread across New Orleans, this historic site pays homage to the legacy of Jean Lafitte, a French pirate and th…
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what is the weather like right now
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In celsius 17 /11 raining
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I saw mentions of parking outside the gates if you'll be in the park past 5pm - can you also just park outside the gates if …
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I saw mentions of parking outside the gates if you'll be in the park past 5pm - can you also just park outside the gates if you'd like to go before 9am? I'd like to do the Bayou Coquille trail around 8am if possible, but I wasn't sure if that would work out or not.
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Hi, we walked from our place on Dauphin, so I'm not sure about parking.
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Will we still be able to see wildlife when visiting in January?
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Yes you will but Wildlife activity will have diminished to some part due to it being a bit colder. That being said, I visited the area in early February and it was 80 degrees one day. …
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Yes you will but Wildlife activity will have diminished to some part due to it being a bit colder. That being said, I visited the area in early February and it was 80 degrees one day. Highly recommend this place for wildlife sightings. This is coming from a biologist.
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Are the trails open on Mondays and Tuesdays?
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While our visitor center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, trails are open seven days a week.
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If you don't have your own set of wheels, plan to hop on the Creole Queen paddlewheeler
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Roam around on boardwalks or dirt trails at your own leisure, or be guided by a cellphone audio tour
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Pets are not permitted in Chalmette National Cemetery or on the trails of Barataria Preserve
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Create a flexible travel plan around jean lafitte national historical park and preserve using new orleans trip planner
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A boardwalk lets you walk the palmetto trail and other walks without actually touching the swamp
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Pets must be leashed at all times and may never be left unattended, even in vehicles
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Open Tuesday through Saturday
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Open monday through friday, varying hours
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Show up by 9AM to get a place on the informative free walking tour of the French Quarter
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The visitor center has historic walking tours of the french quarter
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Arrive at least 15 minutes before tour time to be sure of a spot
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Learn cajun traditions from people who live them
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There is an Education Center providing curriculum-based programming for school groups and a visitor center providing a film and exhibits
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Come for guided walks to spot wildflowers in summer
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Prepare for a physically challenging yet spiritually and intellectually engaging day here at jean lafitte park
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The park consists of six physically separate sites and a park headquarters
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The zoo also has the unique white skinned species of alligators with blue eyes
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The barataria preserve offers a chance to see some of louisiana's natural treasures
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Visitors are also invited to explore the chalmette battle site
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