Duration: 1/2 day (morning or afternoon) without Gaming
Take Louisiana's first land highway-the Mississippi River really was the first highway-LA 1 to New Roads, enclave of French Creole planters from the 1700s. Drive around the curve of False River, an oxbow lake cut off from the Mississippi River centuries ago. Include Parlange Plantation in your itinerary, and learn about the family that has called the dwelling home for more than 200 years. Enjoy a swing through the town's historic district, explore the antique shops and have lunch overlooking False River.
If yours is a casino tour, spend a couple of hours at the Grand Avoyelles in Marksville.
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