In Jean Lafitte's day, silver and gold filled a pirate's treasure chest, but today's treasures are people, places, and memories. Discover New Orleans’ rich cultural mix. Learn Cajun traditions from people who live them. Watch an alligator bask on a bayou’s bank. Walk in the footsteps of the men who fought at 1815’s Battle of New Orleans. Follow the link to discover the treasure of Jean Lafitte. Read More
Explore Louisiana's wild wetlands---swamp, marsh, bayous, alligators, birds---just 17 miles from New Orleans.
Follow the footsteps of the troops who fought 1815's Battle of New Orleans and find out how the American victory changed the world.
Discover how three centuries of cultural exchange have created one of America's most distinctive cities.
Old traditions, new homes: through exhibits, programs, and boat tours, discover how Canada's Acadians became Louisiana's Cajuns.
Celebrate the Cajun way of life with music,dancing, cooking demonstrations, and more.
Big fun on the bayou: it's all about music, Cajun French, boat tours, and life in Louisiana's wetlands.
Applications for permits for the 2019-2020 hunting season now being accepted through Wednesday, October 2.
September's special guest programs at the French Quarter Visitor Center reveal unconventional New Orleans history.
The Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette hosts an exhibit of magical looks at the world around us by local visual artist Olivia Perillo.
Join historian and genealogist Gaynell Brady to learn genealogy research basics through the story of one Louisiana family.
Join the park's science team for special events and training at the Barataria Preserve and the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center.
Commercial photography or filming? A special event like a wedding or a bike race? Research? Hunting? Learn about special permits.
Last updated: September 13, 2019