Great River Road - Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve - New Orleans, Louisiana
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Big B Bob
N 29° 57.276 W 090° 03.900
15R E 783265 N 3317379
At 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, in the historic French Quarter, is the park's visitor center, interpreting the history of New Orleans and the diverse cultures of Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region.
Waymark Code: WM7NQX
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2009
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From America's Byways:
Take a tour of the Louisiana Great River Road and enjoy the interesting history of the area. Cross the Mississippi River by way of several bridges and ferry boats, tour the historic old and new state capitols, understand the evolution of river transportation at a restored lock house and dam, ride a bicycle on a scenic part of the 10-state Mississippi River Trail, tour in the splendor of Antebellum plantation homes set on the River, learn of the rural roots of Jazz and Creole lifestyles at the African American Museum, see firsthand how the floodwaters of the mighty Mississippi are managed, and explore New Orleans on a street car, taking in the French Quarter while gaining an appreciation and respect for more than 300 years of international history and local culture all intertwined with a rich natural environment.
The six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve represent a treasure trove of south Louisiana’s historical and cultural riches. People from nearly every country, ethnic group, language, and religion have come to the lower Mississippi River delta and have left traces of their passing. The French Quarter Visitor Center and the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery are located on the Great River Road.
Program: America's Byways
Website: [Web Link]
Official Name: Great River Road, Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve, LA
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