Plantation tour

Less than 30 minutes after steaming out of New Orleans on the Mississippi, it is common to see lush green plantations on either side of the river. Then in the midst of them are stately homes, more like mansions, usually white or pastel, standing beautifully amidst acres of greenery. But a close look is even better when you undertake a plantation tour. Not only do you get to visit the sprawling plantations and see the masses of cotton and other plants, but will also get a brief history of the growth of plantations, slavery, slave trade, and other related topics. You might also get to see slave quarters and get a glimpse of how they lived and survived. To complete the picture, wander around the Garden District of New Orleans to gaze at some astonishing mansions that were built by plantation owners.