Oak Alley Plantation — Attraction in Lutcher

First of all let me start out by saying the plantation and groundskeeping is spectacular and beautiful. The problem I have with the plantation is the perception they are portraying especially to those that have no knowledge of how slave owners truly behaved and it definitely left out the cruel and unusual punishments along with the rapes and killings.

I came to this plantation to specifically hear how history is being presented and was disappointed that the hard truths were omitted which in turn didn’t acknowledge the true hate crimes that the slaves...

I think everyone should go and take in the life that is in these oak trees. Yes, although this was once a sugar plantation that held slaves, it isn’t a dark place. The history that is taught on the grounds makes sure the past is not forgotten.

But for real, the walking of the alley with the trees is an experience I will never forget.

We grabbed some lunch at the deli and shopped the gift shop too before heading out on our tour bus. We were part of the...

Hello! The Trekking Pawns here! Oak Alley had the best drive by view that we pulled right in. The tree lined road from the main road to the house is gorgeous. Too bad it’s not the main walk way any more, we could only imagine the grandest decades ago. The trees are magnificent. There is an Inn, restaurants and plenty of gift shops around the plantations. It’s a grand old home. Lovely praline samples in the shop. The praline bites were very popular....