What families say

Families like the guided walking tours (bring bug spray) and boardwalk trails through the Barataria Preserve swamps, with decent chances of spotting alligators, birds, snakes, lizards, and armadillos—wildlife sightings vary by visit. It's free to explore, has a small gift shop and a National Park Passport stamp, and rangers get consistent praise for being friendly and knowledgeable. Just know that some trails and boardwalks have loose boards or closures due to wear, so it's not always full access, though most reviewers still found the walk peaceful and worthwhile.

Ages 7–18