Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

South Louisiana: Alligators. Bayous. Music with a beat that just won't stop. Food you'll never forget. And the Mississippi River rolling along through it all. Experience it at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.

Ranger talks to group in French Quarter Visitor Center courtyard

Park Sites

Discover the treasures of south Louisiana at the six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve---

Blue skies and baldcypress trees reflected in a bayou

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Kids on a traditional Louisiana boat wait for a ranger to cast off.

Indian History, Cajun Music, Boats and Bayous

Louisiana's cultural heritage means Cajun music, American Indian history, and boats on the bayous. Head to Lafayette's Acadian Cultural Center for bayou tours in a traditional "schoolboat" through November. The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice shares crafts, music, dance lessons, and a live stage show known as the "Cajun Grand Ole Opry." Thibodaux's Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center offers bayou canoe treks through November and jam sessions with local musicians.

Wetlands Wonderland

Fall Fest on November 14 and 15 is the perfect time to visit the Barataria Preserve. Enjoy wildflowers and wildlife, take a walk with a ranger, enjoy special kids' activities, or try your paddle at canoeing. Check out the Barataria Preserve page for all the details.

Write to

419 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

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Phone

Park Headquarters
(504) 589-3882

Fax

(504) 589-3851

Climate

Summers are generally hot and humid with rain. Winters are mild. Sunscreen is recommended for outdoor activities and insect repellent for natural areas.
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