Explore Oak Alley Plantation
One of the most important and impressive historic sites in Louisiana, Oak Alley Plantation can be found in the southeast of the state. Set in a stunningly scenic spot on the banks of the Mississippi River, it is particularly known for the charming canopy of trees that welcome you to the property.
It’s after this 240-meter-long pretty path that the plantation is named; the double row of oak trees was planted sometime in the early 18th century. At the end of these terrific towering trees is a magnificent mansion showcasing some delightful Greek Revival Architecture, with a colossal colonnade and wraparound porch looking out over the gardens. This astounding antebellum architecture and lovely landscaping mask a painful past, with enslaved people having toiled on the plantation for decades producing sugarcane. The exterior features a free-standing colonnade of 28 Doric columns on all four sides that correspond to the 28 oak trees in the alley. Oak trees such as these are a common feature of antebellum mansions of the Mississippi River Valley. Visitors to Oak Alley can learn all about this and more by taking a tour around the National Historic Landmark.
Location: Vacherie, Louisiana, United States
Website: https://www.oakalleyplantation.org/
Tel: 1 225-265-2151
Price: $20 per person
Hours: 8:30 AM - 17:00 PM
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