Plan Your Visit

The brown pelican is Louisiana's state bird. Look for them on waterways, lakes, and bayous or wherever your travels take you on the way to a Jean Lafitte site.   Check out our operating hours and seasons webpage. And learn how you can recreate responsibly at all National Parks. Jean Lafitte's six sites are scattered across south Louisiana. Each is unique in its focus, and they all reflect a place where traditions can be generations old but the ground under your feet can change with the weather. The park's sites share the story of a place where change is the only constant, from the waterways that shape the land in new patterns every day to the never-ending balancing act between old ways and new ideas.   What to See and Do Barataria Preserve Outdoor activities abound at our 26,000-acre Louisiana wetland and a visitor center with dioramas, exhibits, and hands-on displays. French Quarter Visitor Center What makes New Orleans so unique? Discover the history and culture of one of America's greatest cities! Chalmette Battlefield and Cemetery Learn how the War of 1812's Battle of New Orleans shaped American history at our historic battlefield and cemetery. Prairie Acadian Cultural Center Discover the Prairie Acadian story through music, dancing, and craft demonstrations. Acadian Cultural Center Find out who the Acadians are and how they become Louisiana's Cajuns Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center Explore the Atchafalaya and the history of the Acadian people that migrated there.   Courir de Mardi Gras- a Cajun Mardi Gras tradition Things to Be Mindful of Because Jean Lafitte's sites are miles apart, here are some things to consider so you can make the most of your visit. Note that admission to all park sites and to most programs is free. Where and how you'll be traveling. The big picture is on the directions and transportation page, where there are links to maps of the whole park and of each site as well as links to information about how to get to the park's sites. What's going on in the park. The calendar is updated constantly with ranger programs, special events, exhibits, and other activities.   Nearby Resources City Of Eunice Lafayette Travel Mississippi River and the Great River Road New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau St. Bernard Parish Tourism Jefferson Parish Tourism Bayou Lafourche Tourism Official Louisiana Travel & Tourism Other Things You Should Know The basic information page has links to many useful pages with information about operating hours and days, pets, safety, accessibility, and much more. Follow this link to learn about the park, including photos and multimedia, park management, bookstores at each site, history and culture, nature, and information for educators, field trip leaders, kids, and youth. Get involved! - from volunteering to jobs to park planning to how you can support our National Park. You can also find out about fees and passes, the park calendar of events, park site closures and construction, how to join Jean Lafitte's social media crew, and permits for special events, commercial filming and photography, research, commercial uses, and hunting and fishing.   Nearby National Park Service Areas Discover the Birthplace of Jazz New Orleans Jazz NHP A 444-mile scenic drive Natchez Trace Parkway A River and Its People Cane River Creole NHP THE CREOLE COMMUNITY Cane River National Heritage Area Explore history on the Trail El Camino Real de los Tejas DOWN ON THE BAYOU Atchafalaya National Heritage Area