Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Slow the pace a bit and waltz into the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice. Listen (or even dance) to the lively sounds of a local Cajun band. Sample gumbo, sauce piquant, or crawfish etouffee during weekly cooking demonstrations. Discover the past and present lives of Louisiana's prairie Acadians (Cajuns) through exhibits, artifacts, and films.
The Basics
Hours:
Days and hours of operations for the six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve are Acadian Cultural Center (Lafayette) is open daily 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed December 25 and Mardi Gras. Prairie Acadian Cultural Center (Eunice) is open Tuesdays-Fridays 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Closed December 25. Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center (Thibodaux) is open Mondays 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Tuesdays-Thursdays 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Fridays-Sundays 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed December 25 and Mardi Gras. Barataria Preserve (Marrero) is open daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed December 25 and Mardi Gras. French Quarter Visitor Center (New Orleans) is open daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed December 25 and Mardi Gras. Chalmette Battlefield (Chalmette) grounds and public restrooms are open Mondays-Thursdays 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Fridays-Sundays 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Visitor center open Fridays-Sundays 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed December 25 and Mardi Gras.
Address:
419 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone:
504-589-3882
Fax:
504-589-3851
Directions
The six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve are scattered through south Louisiana, from the bayous to the prairies.
Climate
Summers are generally hot and humid with rain. Winters are mild. Sunscreen is recommended for outdoor activities and insect repellent for natural areas.
