I saw Oak Alley Plantation north of New Orleans. Tomorrow, I'll be at the World War II museum, about a mile from my hotel.

Oh, by the way. Here’s the link to the preview post about this trip.

Oak Alley Plantation

This one is one of many preserved antebellum plantations from the days of slavery. The tour guides tell the story of the families who lived here before and after the Civil War. The last owner lived until age 93. She had no children, and she set up a foundation to preserve and tell the story of Oak Alley. From the front of the house, you look out at the Mississippi River. The highway in front is labeled the Great River Road.

By the way, it’s difficult to track the GRR in Louisiana. It moves between several different highway numbers from Baton Rouge through New Orleans. When you get south of New Orleans, it stays on one road. Surprisingly, to me, the road is nearly all four lanes. Likely due to the energy (oil) and fishing industries there.

Here are pictures from Oak Alley.

Pontchartrain Hotel

Did I tell you that I’m staying in a century-old hotel in the Garden District of New Orleans? The hotel opened in 1927 and continues to serve New Orleans. I received a very good rate! It was $100 per night. Less than half the “rack rate” for this place. However, it’s only on street parking unless you use valet parking at $55 per night (plus a tip every time you take your car out!)

Here are some pictures.

Starting on Friday, I’m headed out to Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, and beyond on the way home. I’m likely to post less often as I’m seeing mostly National Park Units and other things that “jump in my way!”

More tomorrow. (Or the next day.)

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The Driveby Tourist “Team”

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