Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Getting Around
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve has six sites scattered throughout south Louisiana (see map). See the park home page to link to each location.
All sites are accessible by car. Airports serve New Orleans and Lafayette.
Public transportation is available only in New Orleans. The paddlewheeler Creole Queen offers cruises to Chalmette Battlefield from New Orleans' French Quarter.
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