This place is a "must see". It looks just like what you would expect a plantation house to look like. I was disappointed they didn't have any original slave quarters though. They did have a few replica slave quarters so you could get a feel what it would have been like. The tour was good and our tour guide knew... More

This plantation was interesting, less so from the historical perspective of others nearby, but more from the beauty of the grounds and the house. There is a lot of grounds to wander around and soak it up. The tour of the house was extensive with actually a bit too much rambling from the older gentlemen as our guide, but it... More

Oak Alley is always on my list when visiting the River Road area. The grounds, house and tour is excellent. Plus, one of the best restaurants in lower Louisiana is here. Be sure to buy the cookbooks.

The landscaping at this plantation was beautiful. Flowers were blooming everywhere, and of course the view of the oak trees was breathtaking. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave us an excellent lesson in the history of the plantation, the house, and the owners. There was a also a section where we learned about the role of the Civil... More

The place is breathtaking. I stayed in one of the sharecroppers cabins and wondered the grounds late at night under the full moon. it was wonderful. One of the most beautiful sights in the south. The chicken and sausage gumbo is as good as it gets. Unless you count the chocolate pecan pie. Have lunch there. If you only have... More

It was the only plantation we visited so we can compare it to the others. But I can say that it was a wonderful experience - the most perfect day weather wise. The tour of the mansion was the last one of the day but we didn't feel rushed and the guide was very knowledgeable. The cost of the tour... More

With the azaleas and flowers in full bloom Oak Alley is simply breathtaking. The plantation has a Civil War historian on site with his own little tent separate from the house. Informative and interesting. The newly built slave houses show how the slaves lived added insight to how they lived. No they aren't original structures, but the were reconstructed to... More

We were lucky (and unlucky due to the crowds it brought) that a riverboat cruise was docked along the levy across the street from the plantation. We started by taking a walk along the beautiful levy walkway they have there and got to enjoy a great view of the riverboat. We then strolled along the avenue of oaks that line... More

This plantation is about a 45 minute drive from downtown NO but the drive is worth it! There is plenty of parking. The entrance fee for the grounds and plantation tour is $20 but they have discounts for AAA (-$2) and AARP. You are given a self-guided walking tour explaining the buildings and gardens surrounding the "big house". Tours for... More