Explore Felicity Plantation - Book Your Tour from Lower Garden District, New Orleans
Step inside the Felicity Plantation House, built in the 1840s, and explore one of Louisiana’s most historic sugarcane plantations where you’ll learn the layered history of agriculture, the families who lived here, and the generations of laborers whose work shaped the land; outside, view preserved cabins that reflect the realities of plantation life and gain a unique, first-hand perspective from local guides with deep community roots. When you book through Varoom from the Lower Garden District in New Orleans, you’ll find this site’s celebrated film pedigree-featured in 12 Years a Slave, the remake of Roots, Netflix’s Mudbound, and WGN’s Underground-adds a memorable backdrop to tours, Events, and group visits to Felicity, making it an engaging choice for cultural, family, or Group-Friendly experiences.
About this activity in Lower Garden District
Highlights
- Step inside the 1840s Felicity Plantation House to explore one of Louisiana’s most historic sugarcane estates and learn how agriculture shaped the region.
- See preserved slave cabins and outdoor structures that reveal the realities of plantation life and the generations who worked the land.
- Gain personal perspective from local guides rooted in the community who share first‑hand stories and layered historical context.
- Spot famous filming locations used in award‑winning productions-12 Years a Slave, Roots (remake), Mudbound, and Underground-on the scenic plantation grounds.
Important Information
- You can join a guided house tour of Felicity Plantation led by local interpreters or explore the self‑guided grounds at your own pace.
- Tours and grounds are wheelchair accessible, accommodate service animals, and are suitable for all physical fitness levels.
- Programming focuses on agricultural history, family narratives, and the labor of enslaved and free workers; expect candid, community‑grounded interpretation.
- This experience is a short trip from New Orleans and pairs well with cultural, history or film‑location-focused bookings in the area.
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Includes
- Explore a self-guided grounds tour that lets you wander the historic plantation landscapes at your own pace near the Lower Garden District, New Orleans - perfect if you prefer independent sightseeing in the area.
- Take a focused self-guided walk across the grounds of St. Joseph Plantation to see period landscaping and architecture on your own schedule while visiting this destination.
- Join a guided tour of Felicity Plantation to benefit from a structured, informative experience led by local guides familiar with the region’s history and stories.
Excludes
- Note that a guided tour of St. Joseph Plantation is not offered, so you’ll need to use the self-guided format when visiting that site in the area.
Other
- You’ll find the grounds wheelchair accessible, ensuring easier access for visitors with mobility needs while exploring the nearby attractions.
- Service animals are allowed, so you can travel with support animals when attending tours or visiting the plantations in the region.
- Activities are suitable for all physical fitness levels, making the tours and self-guided walks approachable whether you’re traveling solo, with family, or in a group.
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