Drive yourself, though it is a bit tricky to find it when you're close, but not too difficult, and it's not very far from Baton Rouge.

You don’t actually get physical copies of the tickets. The confirmation email was all that I received. However I didn’t even need that. They look up your reservation by last name so you should be all set.

I went to both, a single day apart, and I'd say the Whitney changed me forever, and I've already forgotten Oak Alley. Oak Alley tells you what you already know, whereas the Whitney opens your eyes to whole other parts of history that you'll be wondering why you've not heard before. Some of the exhibits there are permanently in my mind and I still get chills thinking about them. The Whitney was top-notch and truly educational; I recommend it a great deal more than Oak Alley.

Yes!

Yes. There is plenty of parking.

There are several in Thibodaux, LA. If you like Air Boat try the one in Des Allemands, LA.

No. Take your time when you go. There is so much to see, if your short on time, it won't be as fulfilling.

Bonjour, Pour information la plantation Laura propose des tours en français. Nous avons effectué en juillet la visite des 2 plantations (Whitney en anglais). Les 2 plantations sont complémentaires (Laura visite sous l'angle de la famille, Whitney visite plus orientée sur la vie/révolte des esclaves). La visite de Laura nous a plus convaincu car le groupe était de taille plus acceptable (12 env. contre 30 pour Whitney). Bonne visite!

I was not able to go onto the grounds before our exhibit. I was told to stay in the exhibit area. I spend about 30 minutes in the slavery exhibit. I was told that I could stay on the grounds after the tour. You may want to call to confirm.

Most of the tour is outdoors, and a lot of walking. Well worth it though.