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---

Boys look at an exhibit at the Acadian Cultural Center

Calling All Teachers!

Field trips at Jean Lafitte share Louisiana nature, culture, and history from animals to zydeco. Learn about school and group field trips, discover curriculum materials, and find out how the park can provide learning opportunities for your students here.

Cajun music exhibit with banjo, bass, accordion, and other instruments

Free Family Fun at Jean Lafitte

Are you looking for ways to entertain family and friends? Take them to a Jean Lafitte site. Admission is free, and no matter what your interest, there's a site just for you, from history to nature to music and more. There are Junior Ranger programs for the kids too! Learn more here.

People walk on a wooden bridge with bare trees on either side

Walkin' in a Wetlands Wonderland

Winter is a great time to visit the Barataria Preserve in Marrero: mild temperatures, no (or at least fewer) mosquitoes, and wildlife more visible now that the summer's heavy vegetation is gone. Zip up your jacket and take a hike!

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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