Oak Alley Plantation: The Last Glory of the Van der Linde Gang

Among New Orleans' famous plantations, Laura Plantation and Oak Alley stand out—both bookable via the tour site mentioned in my last post. Inspired by Red Dead Redemption 2, I chose the Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Pickup ($79.99 incl. tax). The game’s recreation is astonishingly accurate! 🌳 Tour Highlights Slave Quarters (P4-5): Enter through the side gate to see two rows of cabins—Field Slaves (farm laborers) and House Slaves (domestic workers). Staff with iPads share harrowing histories at scheduled times. The Mansion: A guided tour reveals the owners' lavish lifestyle (no indoor photos, but the attic offers perfect oak-lined views—P1-3). Iconic Vantage Point: Recreate the game’s assault scene post-tour. 🕒 Logistics Duration: 2-3 hours Gift shop & sandwiches near the slave quarters’ exit Return to downtown by 3 PM—golden hour makes the oak alley wallpaper-worthy. #OffTheBeatenPath #OakAlley #RDR2 #NewOrleansTravel