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oaks, is a spectacular sight.
“The Grande Dame of Great
River Road” offers overnight
accommodations in centu-
ry-old cottages. Guided tours
daily, 9 am-5 pm. 36 45 Hw y.
18, Vacherie, La., 888.279.9802.
http://www.oakalleyplantation.org
SAN FRANCISCO
PLANTATION
This grand home, built in 1856,
boasts hand-painted ceilings
and fine decorative finishes. Its
fanciful exterior is a mixture
of six different architectural
styles. Open daily, 9:40 am-4:40
pm. Closed major holidays.
26 4 6 Hw y. 4 4, Gary ville, La.,
888.322.1756. http://www.sanfrancisco
plantation.org
ST. JOSEPH
PLANTATION
Birthplace of 19th-century
architect Henry Hobson
Richardson, this circa-1830
Creole manor house has been
family owned since 1877. The
important role of sugar pro-
duction along River Road is
explored here. Guided tours
are offered Th-Tu on the hour,
from 10 am to 3 pm. 5 35 Hw y.
18, Vacherie, La., 225.265.4078.
http://www.stjosephplantation.com
WHITNEY PLANTATION
Recently opened to the public
for the first time in its 265-year
history, this plantation ex-
plores slavery through moving
first-person accounts. Guided
tours are offered W-M on the
hour, 10 am-3 pm. 5099 Hwy.
18, Wallace, La., 2 25.265.3 3 0 0.
http://www.whitneyplantation.com
ENTERTAINMENT
Cruises & Tours
AIRBOAT ADVENTURES
Explore Louisiana swamp-
lands via guided, high-speed
airboat excursions geared
to groups of all sizes. Hotel
pickups available for an addi-
tional fee. 504.689.2005 or 888.
GO.SWAMP. http://www.airboat
adventures.com
CANOE & TRAIL
ADVENTURES
Explore Lake Pontchartrain
the way Native Americans did.
Daily three-hour, eco-friendly