A peaceful and pretty place to visit in the America's Old South is Houmas House Plantation and Gardens along the River Road near New Orleans, Louisiana. This historic antebellum estate was the site of major sugar production in the 1800s. Guided tours are offered of the restored mansion's antique-filled rooms, as well as its lush gardens and grounds shaded with live oak trees. There are guest cottages and restaurants for visitors who want to extend their stay and experience true Southern hospitality.


A peaceful and pretty place to visit in the America's Old South is Houmas House Plantation and Gardens along the River Road near New Orleans, Louisiana. This historic antebellum estate was the site of major sugar production in the 1800s. Guided tours are offered of the restored mansion's antique-filled rooms, as well as its lush gardens and grounds shaded with live oak trees. There are guest cottages and restaurants for visitors who want to extend their stay and experience true Southern hospitality.


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Location: 40136 Highway LA 942, Darrow, Louisiana, USA
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