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HOUMAS HOUSE / OAK ALLEY , LA

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Oak Alley Estate
From its canopy of 300-year-old oaks to its vast open spaces , Oak Alley ’ s landscape tells the story of a southern plantation over time . Over 200 years ago , Oak Alley was just a land claim on a map and has since served many purposes , including as a sugar plantation , a rice farm , a chicken farm , a cattle ranch , and a country home . Agricultural tycoons , sugar planters , slaves , immigrant laborers , and real estate speculators have traversed its grounds over time . Today , Oak Alley is a National Historic Landmark , dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of its inhabitants . With an emphasis on its time as a sugar plantation , visitors are invited to walk under its iconic alley , explore the exhibits , interact with staff , and leave with a richer , more powerful understanding of this plantation ’ s complex history . For the full southern experience , don ’ t forget to take time for a complimentary mint julep .