A sugar plantation; an abandoned investment property; a cattle ranch; a landscape of defiance in the face of the Army Corps of Engineers--Oak Alley has been many things in its over 200 …
A sugar plantation; an abandoned investment property; a cattle ranch; a landscape of defiance in the face of the Army Corps of Engineers--Oak Alley has been many things in its over 200 years of history. Today it is a historic site, dedicated to preserving and interpreting each chapter of this plantation’s memory.
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May 12, 2025
I grew up going on trips centered around history within the city we were visiting. With that I’ve learned a lot and ventured on my own into spending personal time delving further into the historical …Full review by FarAway53710832304
May 7, 2025
We visited Oak Alley while on a Lower Mississippi cruise with American Cruise Lines. We started our visit by purchasing a mint julep at the bar. We admired the line of oaks that led from the dock on …Full review by Bill R
Apr 24, 2025
The huge, old live oak trees covered with resurrection ferns are stunning. Tours operate on a schedule. Our docent, Tiffany, was excellent. She gave us time to examine the items in each room and prov…Full review by CarolinaTravelers2
My cousins and I visited the plantation last year. We would like to see another plantation this summer but would still like to have lunch at the restaurant. Is entry to the restaurant possible without purchasing a plantation ticket? Lisa Breithaupt
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You can enter the restaurant and gift shop area without purchasing a ticket. You just enter the property on the south side. You can park in the regular parking lot and walk or …
You can enter the restaurant and gift shop area without purchasing a ticket. You just enter the property on the south side. You can park in the regular parking lot and walk or you could enter on Oak Alley Farm Road and that should take you to parking for the restaurant/gift shop area. If you pull it up on google maps, it's easy to see where to go.
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