A sugar plantation; an abandoned investment property; a cattle ranch; a landscape of defiance in the face of the Army Corps of Engineers--Oak Alley has been many things in its over 200 …
A sugar plantation; an abandoned investment property; a cattle ranch; a landscape of defiance in the face of the Army Corps of Engineers--Oak Alley has been many things in its over 200 years of history. Today it is a historic site, dedicated to preserving and interpreting each chapter of this plantation’s memory.
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Mar 21, 2025
About 45 min to an hour outside New Orleans. There are tours available but we drove. The grounds are lovely. The house tour ( no pictures allowed) offered a history of the home and families. I loved …Full review by AnitaTim
Mar 20, 2025
At $31 each for the tour I was hesitant. Turns out it was worth it. The guided tour through the was house was about an hour and was very informative. We had a great guide who was well versed wit…Full review by gt6mk31
Mar 18, 2025
The 250+ year old live oak trees that frame the approach to this stately house are beautiful to behold. The house and grounds are lovely and the slave quarters are an important part of our nation's h…Full review by kpslas
My cousins and I visited the plantation last year. We would like to see another plantation this summer but would still like to have lunch at the restaurant. Is entry to the restaurant possible without purchasing a plantation ticket? Lisa Breithaupt
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Yes, do it that way often. The food is good and represents Cajun cooking. Enjoy!