River Road Scenic Byway
Visitor Services
The Great River Road on both banks of the Mississippi River below Baton Rouge to New Orleans contains a wealth of plantation homes, many of which feature overnight accommodations and several offer elegant dining. Enjoy a riverboat ride to the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans or take the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar. Theres a variety of cruises on the Mississippi River, including excursions through the bayous and a stop at the Chalmette National Battlefield
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Fees Only for the attractions along the way. |
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities The Port Hudson State Commemorative Area & National Cemetery has seven miles of hiking trails and picnic sites. |
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Food There are places to buy food along this byway. |
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Gasoline Gasoline is available. |
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Information There is an authoritative information center along this byway. |
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Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway. |
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Retail There are places to shop along this byway. |
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Special Considerations
The Great River Road in Louisiana is part of a 3,000 mile network of federal, state, and county roads on both sides of the Mississippi River from Canada to the Gulf. You might want to follow it to visit the historical, cultural and recreational qualities of other states besides Louisiana.
Restrictions
None mentioned.
Seasons
- Best Time to Drive
Year-round.
- High Season
Summer
Road Conditions
- To find up to date information about the road conditions along River Road Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
- Louisiana
