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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

A national park preserving significant wetlands along with historic sites related to 19th-century pirates and regional cultural heritage.

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Jean Lafitte is an expansive national historic park just a half hour drive south of New Orleans into bayou country. The park is named after the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte who was known to explore the area. The park has plenty of wooded paths, including a boardwalk over a marsh teeming with wildlife to check out. While here, be sure to also visit the Barataria Preserve and the Chalmette Battlefield; both conveniently located within the park. This is a great place to take a kayak, airboat, or pontoon tour.

kaylee 2 years ago

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Guides

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