“The Spirit of Christmas” Light Festival

Destrehan Plantation 13034 River Road, Destrehan, LA, United States

🎄Experience the Magic of the Season at Destrehan Plantation!🎄 📅 Dates: November 29 – December 26, 2024 (Closed Christmas Day) ⏰ Hours: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM daily 📍 Location: Destrehan Plantation – Alley of the Oaks 13034 River Road, Destrehan, Louisiana Destrehan Plantation is conveniently located off Exit 6 from I-310. Free parking is available. […]

Night Zip at ZipNOLA

ZipNOLA 301 Peavine Rd,, LaPlace, LA, United States

Saturday Nights at 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm Night Zip • 1 Hour Guided Zip! • 5 Ziplines! • 2 Sky Bridges! Enjoy this thrilling night adventure zipping through the Louisiana swamps! Located 15 miles from New Orleans (MSY) International airport, and just 26 miles from Downtown New Orleans! "Zip into the holiday spirit!  Experience […]

35th Annual Festival of the Bonfires

Lutcher Recreational Park La HWY 3193, Lutcher, LA, United States

Enjoy great food, live entertainment, crafts, Santa’s Very Merry Forest and carnival rides throughout the weekend. Each night will be highlighted with a single bonfire lighting! Come out and experience a prelude to the famous Christmas Eve Bonfires: A tradition unique to St. James Parish and all the world!! LOCATION: Lutcher Recreational Park 2545 Louisiana […]

The Spirit of Christmas & Creole Christmas Combo Tour

Destrehan Plantation 13034 River Road, Destrehan, LA, United States

🎄Experience the Magic of the Season at Destrehan Plantation!🎄   The Spirit of Christmas Step into a dazzling winter wonderland! Named after “Spirit,” one of the therapy horses at the Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center (GNOTRC), this family-friendly event is a holiday celebration like no other: A ¼-mile walking tour through 5 acres of […]

Holiday Home Tours – Grey Line

Celebrate the season with Gray Line New Orleans Holiday Tours and discover festive lights, historic homes, and holiday magic in Louisiana's River Parishes. Book your holiday adventure today and experience the spirit of the Bonfire Country like never before!   Christmas Eve Bonfire Adventure This event includes a tour of Destrehan Plantation, along with a […]

Christmas on Main Street in LaPlace

Destiny Christian Fellowship 612 Main Street, LaPlace, LA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season at the inaugural Christmas on Main Street event in Louisiana's River Parishes!  Join us on Saturday, December 14, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 612 Main Street, LaPlace for an evening filled with live music, festive shopping, and family-friendly fun.   Stroll down Main Street and enjoy a variety of unique shopping […]

THE NUTCRACKER

Lafon Performing Arts Center 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, LA, United States

German Coast Farmers Market

St. Charles Parish East Regional Library 160 West Campus Drive, Destrehan, LA, United States

The Mission of the German Coast Farmers Market is to serve as a community gathering place, a tourist destination, and a market for a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, and other value-added items in the parish of St. Charles. Open every Saturday morning from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon at the St. Charles […]

German Coast Farmers Market

Westbank Bridge Park 13825 River Rd, Luling, United States

The Mission of the German Coast Farmers Market is to serve as a community gathering place, a tourist destination, and a market for a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, and other value-added items in the parish of St. Charles. Open every Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Westbank Bridge Park […]

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New Orleans PLANTATIONS Country

Explore the 10 historic estates in the River Parishes of Louisiana and discover the stories rooted in their past.

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New Orleans SWAMP Country

Create memories learning the folklore of our swamps and viewing gators in their natural habitat.

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ANDOUILLE Trail

Andouille was created here, so get out and try the local smokehouses that each have their own version of the "best".

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OUTDOOR RECREATION

The region out here is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and find adventure.

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Lac Des Allmands

Famous for catfish, Lac Des Allemands is a haven for outdoor sportsmen.

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PERIQUE

Enjoyed around the world, Perique can only be grown and processed out here.

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CAJUN & CREOLE CUISINE

Cajun and Creole cuisine are as necessary to our culture as the people who make it.

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TRANSPORTATION

Tour buses, shuttles and local airports are all transportation options for the River Parishes.

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STAY OUT HERE

Louisiana's River Parishes offers a wide range of lodging options from rustic and quaint to upscale and luxurious.

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