Culture and Traveler's Guide
Plaquemines Parish
is a peninsula surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico, divided by the
Mississippi River, and is the beginning and end of the Great River Road. Visitors
will delight in touring both sides of this river parish.
Citrus and vegetable stands abound through the parish as well as numerous marinas
and fishing boats that emphasize the agricultural and fishing heritage.
The parish offers excellent hunting and fishing. Charter fishing boats depart form
Venice and Empire. Historic Fort Jackson, completed in 1832, is located on Highway
23, six miles south of Buras. The fort is constructed as
a star-shaped pentagon with 20'-thick red brick walls, surrounded by a moat and
now contains a museum and gift shop. The Plaquemines Parish Fair and
Orange Festival at Fort Jackson in December and the Southwest Pass Tarpon Rodeo
at Empire in August are some of the area events and festivals.
For more information, contact:
Plaquemines Parish.
Credit:
Louisiana Office of Tourism.
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