Spend the day along the old Mississippi River Road, visiting Louisiana’s most famous plantations. Laura, a Creole plantation, has a rich and unique history, from the home itself to the stories of the four women that ran it, one of which it was named for. Tour this 200 year old sugarcane plantation with a walk through of the “Big House” as well as the slave quarters. Oak Alley Plantation gets its name from the spectacular quarter mile tunnel of 28 oak trees that frame the plantation as you approach. Built in 1839, Oak Alley’s magnificent appearance makes it a must see destination in Louisiana