New Orleans: Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve, (at the Barataria Preserve: canoeing, bird watching, trail walks. At Chalmette Battlefield: historical tours). Visitor's center in the French Quarter: 419 Decatur St. 504-589-2133
French Quarter, (Visit historic homes, cathedrals, cemeteries, and squares, or see the French Market, Flea Market, and Historic Voodoo Museum). Between Canal St. and Esplanade Ave., east of I-10 and Louis Armstrong Park. Visitor's Center: 419 Decatur St. 504-589-2636
Westwego: Bayou Segnette State Park, (boating, canoeing, fishing, wave pool, wildlife viewing, bird watching). From I-10 (New Orleans), take I-310 south across the Luling Bridge and exit US 90 east. US 90 becomes Westbank Expressway. Follow toward Westwego. 877-226-7652
Fort Pike (War of 1812 and Civil War historic fort. Reenactments, museum, self-guided tours). From New Orleans, take US 90 south. 504-662-5703