Laura Plantation Louisiana

Laura Plantation    

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Laura Plantation is a restored historic Louisiana Creole plantation on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Vacherie, Louisiana. Formerly known as …

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Jul 24, 2024
I didn't know what to expect at the Laura Plantation and was so glad for the time there. I appreciated the vast knowledge of the staff and tour guides, and their honesty in talking about difficult t…Full review by Rebekah M
May 28, 2024
The trip was very educational and the grounds very pretty. The history kept my attention by our tour guide. The main meeting place had a lot to offerFull review by alison i
May 5, 2024
The tour was very educational & opened our eyes to the horrendous history of slavery. Living in the UK the awareness of what happened to slaves was only really available in history books but this vis…Full review by Brian L
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Laura Plantation is a restored historic Louisiana Creole plantation on the west bank of the Mississippi River near Vacherie, Louisiana,, o…
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Although Laura Plantation is not the flashiest in the area, it sure is the best documented, with 5,000 pages of documents discovered in the …
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Area:37 acres (15 ha)
Construction completed:1805
Architectural style:Creole

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How long does the guided tour last?
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The guided tour lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes. You should allow for 2 hours on-site so you can also visit the self-guided museum exhibit.
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Don't want to purchase advance tickets but will only be in area for one day. Is it too risky to wait to buy tickets directly at …
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Don't want to purchase advance tickets but will only be in area for one day. Is it too risky to wait to buy tickets directly at plantation for same day tour?
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If you are flexible with the tour times and don’t mind waiting possibly you should be fine. You can also call the Plantation- they are very helpful.
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Do you have to pay for a tour or can you walk some of the grounds freely?
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I’m pretty sure it is all paid for tours at the Laura Plantation: but well worth it. Some of the other plantations allow you to wander the grounds but the house tours always are done officially.
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Is it difficult finding a lyft or Uber driver from the plantation back to New Orleans?
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As mentioned above New Orleans is an hour from the Plantation....probably renting a car would be the best idea....
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Is RV parking available?
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Agreed I can’t see it being a problem the lot is large enough to accommodate RVs
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