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Old River Road Plantation Adventure
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#2 of 31 Nature & Parks in New Orleans
"Our driver Jacques was very informative and knowledgeable about his home state, he did his bear to keep the ride to the plantation interesting...I would recommend River Road
tours
and Jacques if anyone interested..."
"Jacques our main driver/guide was excellent and Robyn at
Evergreen
was fantastic at describing the unique history of the Louisiana plantations."
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
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#5 of 31 Nature & Parks in New Orleans
"If you visit the Wetlands Acadian
Nature
Center, unit of the Jean Lafitte NP in Thibodaux and find Ranger Natasha on duty, it would be well worth your time to ask her about the river’s impact on this area and our..."
"... Lafitte, who played a major role in Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, also interprets the influence of environment and history on the development of the unique Cajun regional
culture
."
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Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
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#17 of 31 Nature & Parks in New Orleans
"This was a neat place in general, with wonderful areas of boardwalks through
marsh
."
"We were literally passing through the New Orleans area and wanted to get a sense of the Bayou but were too late in the day for a
swamp tour
so we decided to choose this walk."
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Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
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#22 of 31 Nature & Parks in New Orleans
"Mikayla and Stephen we’re informative and extremely helpful, a short and sweet nature
trail
."
"Mikayla was wonder and shared her love of insects and her passion for working at the
Nature
Center."
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Brechtel Park
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#27 of 31 Nature & Parks in New Orleans
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Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation
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Which experiences are best for nature & wildlife areas in New Orleans?
These experiences are best for nature & wildlife areas in New Orleans:
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
New Orleans Airboat Ride
Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Boat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
Small-Group Bayou Airboat Ride with Transport from New Orleans
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What are the best places for nature & wildlife areas in New Orleans?
These places are best for nature & wildlife areas in New Orleans:
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Old River Road Plantation Adventure
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
Brechtel Park
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Which places provide the best nature & wildlife areas in New Orleans for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly nature & wildlife areas in New Orleans:
Old River Road Plantation Adventure
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
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