Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Louisiana
🟢 hikes
Free entry
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.
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No entrance fee.
Hours
Each of Jean Lafitte's six sites is open year-round. See the specific site(s) you want to visit for operating hours and days information.
Conditions
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Things to do
🟢 Become a Jean Lafitte B.A.R.K. Ranger
Visit the Park Store
Relax in Our Courtyard
Discover Native Plants in Our Courtyard
Chalmette National Cemetery Audio Tour
Ask a Ranger: French Quarter
Discover French Quarter Architecture
Explore Natural History at Barataria
Visitor centers
Acadian Cultural Center
Barataria Preserve
Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery
French Quarter Visitor Center
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center
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