Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

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Acadian Cultural Center

Address: 501 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA 70508

Named for the pirate who helped defend New Orleans in 1815, this park's six sites preserve the Mississippi Delta's nature and culture, from the alligator-filled swamps of the Barataria Preserve to Chalmette Battlefield, where Andrew Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans, and a visitor center in the French Quarter.

Spot alligators from Barataria's boardwalks, visit Chalmette Battlefield, and catch ranger talks in the French Quarter; young kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge. For a challenge, canoe or kayak the preserve's bayous deep into the swamp.

Coordinates: 30.21340, -91.99416

Barataria Preserve

Address: 6588 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072

Named for the pirate who helped defend New Orleans in 1815, this park's six sites preserve the Mississippi Delta's nature and culture, from the alligator-filled swamps of the Barataria Preserve to Chalmette Battlefield, where Andrew Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans, and a visitor center in the French Quarter.

Spot alligators from Barataria's boardwalks, visit Chalmette Battlefield, and catch ranger talks in the French Quarter; young kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge. For a challenge, canoe or kayak the preserve's bayous deep into the swamp.

Coordinates: 29.78395, -90.11553

Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery

Address: 1 Battlefield Rd, Chalmette, LA 70043

Named for the pirate who helped defend New Orleans in 1815, this park's six sites preserve the Mississippi Delta's nature and culture, from the alligator-filled swamps of the Barataria Preserve to Chalmette Battlefield, where Andrew Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans, and a visitor center in the French Quarter.

Spot alligators from Barataria's boardwalks, visit Chalmette Battlefield, and catch ranger talks in the French Quarter; young kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge. For a challenge, canoe or kayak the preserve's bayous deep into the swamp.

Coordinates: 29.94213, -89.99435

French Quarter Visitor Center

Address: 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Named for the pirate who helped defend New Orleans in 1815, this park's six sites preserve the Mississippi Delta's nature and culture, from the alligator-filled swamps of the Barataria Preserve to Chalmette Battlefield, where Andrew Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans, and a visitor center in the French Quarter.

Spot alligators from Barataria's boardwalks, visit Chalmette Battlefield, and catch ranger talks in the French Quarter; young kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge. For a challenge, canoe or kayak the preserve's bayous deep into the swamp.

Coordinates: 29.95474, -90.06470

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center

Address: 250 Park Ave, Eunice, LA 70535

Named for the pirate who helped defend New Orleans in 1815, this park's six sites preserve the Mississippi Delta's nature and culture, from the alligator-filled swamps of the Barataria Preserve to Chalmette Battlefield, where Andrew Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans, and a visitor center in the French Quarter.

Spot alligators from Barataria's boardwalks, visit Chalmette Battlefield, and catch ranger talks in the French Quarter; young kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge. For a challenge, canoe or kayak the preserve's bayous deep into the swamp.

Coordinates: 30.49315, -92.41731

Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center

Address: 314 St Mary St,, Thibodaux, LA 70301

Named for the pirate who helped defend New Orleans in 1815, this park's six sites preserve the Mississippi Delta's nature and culture, from the alligator-filled swamps of the Barataria Preserve to Chalmette Battlefield, where Andrew Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans, and a visitor center in the French Quarter.

Spot alligators from Barataria's boardwalks, visit Chalmette Battlefield, and catch ranger talks in the French Quarter; young kids can earn a Junior Ranger badge. For a challenge, canoe or kayak the preserve's bayous deep into the swamp.

Coordinates: 29.79619, -90.82495

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