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Visitor center exhibits and a film share the history and traditions of the lower Mississippi River delta and of New Orleans, home to one of America's most distinctive cultural mixes and rich in food, music, architecture, and more. Free admission.
Visitor center exhibits and a film share the history and traditions of the lower Mississippi River delta and of New Orleans, home to one of America's most distinctive cultural mixes and rich in food, music, architecture, and more. Free admission.
Jean Lafitte's French Quarter Visitor Center is located on Decatur Street between Conti and St. Louis Streets, just a few blocks from Jackson Square. No parking is available at the visitor center, but there are several pay-to-park lots available within easy walking distance.
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