Oak Alley Plantation

Oak Alley Plantation is a historic estate located near New Orleans, Louisiana, famous for its stunning row of twenty-five ancient oak trees that create a natural canopy along the driveway. Built in the early 19th century, it served as a sugar plantation with a grand Greek Revival-style mansion. Today, it functions as a museum, offering visitors insights into antebellum history, architecture, and the lives of enslaved people who worked there. The plantation's scenic setting and preserved buildings make it a significant site for understanding Southern history and culture.