Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

About Jean Lafitte

In Jean Lafitte's day, silver and gold filled a pirate's treasure chest, but today's treasures are people, places, and memories. Discover New Orleans’ rich cultural mix. Learn Cajun traditions from people who live them. Watch an alligator bask on a bayou’s bank. Walk in the footsteps of the men who fought at 1815’s Battle of New Orleans. Follow the link to discover the treasure of Jean Lafitte.

Hours

Getting there

Jean Lafitte's headquarters and the park's French Quarter Visitor Center are located at 419 Decatur Street in New Orleans. There are five other park sites scattered throughout south Louisiana. For information on all of the park sites and visitor centers, see the Directions Details link.

Weather

All of the temperatures listed are in degrees Fahrenheit. Note that relative humidity, especially in summer months, can reach 90%, so temperatures can feel 10-20 degrees hotter than the actual temperature. Spring (March, April, May): average high 77 and low 61. Summer (June, July, August): average high 89 and low 75. Fall (September, October, November): average high 78 and low 64. Winter (December, January, February): average high 64 and low 48.

Things to do

Arts and Crafts, Arts and Culture, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Citizen Science, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, First Person Interpretation, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Hunting, Hunting and Gathering, Junior Ranger Program, Live Music, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Wildlife Watching.