Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
In Jean Lafitte's day, silver and gold filled a pirate's treasure chest, but today's treasures are people, places, and memories.
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About Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
In Jean Lafitte's day, silver and gold filled a pirate's treasure chest, but today's treasures are people, places, and memories. Discover New Orleans’ rich cultural mix. Learn Cajun traditions from people who live them. Watch an alligator bask on a bayou’s bank. Walk in the footsteps of the men who fought at 1815’s Battle of New Orleans. Follow the link to discover the treasure of Jean Lafitte.
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Driving times from Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
All of the temperatures listed are in degrees Fahrenheit. Note that relative humidity, especially in summer months, can reach 90%, so temperatures can feel 10-20 degrees hotter than the actual temperature. Spring (March, April, May): average high 77 and low 61. Summer (June, July, August): average high 89 and low 75. Fall (September, October, November): average high 78 and low 64. Winter (December, January, February): average high 64 and low 48.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve?
- Popular activities include Arts and Crafts, Arts and Culture, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Citizen Science, Craft Demonstrations.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (35 min), Natchez National Historical Park (3 h 17 min), Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (3 h 27 min), Gulf Islands National Seashore (3 h 51 min), Vicksburg National Military Park (4 h 1 min), Cane River Creole National Historical Park (4 h 32 min).