Houmas House Mansion Tour in Darrow, LA
40136 Hwy 942 • Darrow, LA 70725
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Take a step back in time and visit The Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s River Road! Restorations and enhancements highlight the wealthy lifestyle of the sugar barons who once lived there in the 19th century. You will see guides dressed in period-specific clothing as you tour the mansion and explore 38 acres of lavish gardens. Houmas House will steal your heart and is a must-see piece of history!
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Houmas House is open for tours every day from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Free parking available on-site.
Food and beverages are not allowed inside the plantation home.
They suggest that guests wear comfortable shoes. High heels are not recommended as the property is quite expansive. In the summer months the climate is very warm. They do suggest cool, comfortable clothes. The winters are mild, but occasionally it does get cold so please be prepared. The mansion, restaurants, and gift shop are all centrally air conditioned and heated.
40136 LA-942, Darrow, LA 70725, USA.
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Transportation is not included. If you need transportation, they recommend you rent a car. If coming from New Orleans, daily bus service is available.
Houmas House is completely handicap accessible. Walking paths throughout the grounds make it easy for wheelchairs. Golf cart service is available upon request. The mansion is equipped with an elevator for guests not able to navigate stairs.
Yes, Photography is allowed inside the plantation home and anywhere on the property.
The tour of the mansion is approximately 1 hour. Tour the gardens at your leisure.
They allow well behaved dogs on the mansion tour on a leash. However, if other guests on the tour are not comfortable with the dog, they ask that you wait for the next tour. They offer mansion tours every half hour.
- Guided or self-guided tour of Houmas House Plantation. - Gardens. - Period-dressed tour guides.