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Visit Donaldsonville, the “Gateway to Cajun and Plantation Country." Where "History Lives" and is
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714 Railroad Avenue
Donaldsonville, LA
70346
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| Monday | 9am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 4pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4pm |
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On the Banks of the Mississippi
Conveniently located at the heart of Plantation Country, the City of Donaldsonville is your gateway to the region. Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River at the mouth of Bayou Lafourche, Donaldsonville celebrates a diverse culture and charm shaped by its history as the fifth-oldest city in Louisiana.
Come explore the home of Louisiana’s culinary Ambassador, John Folse. Discover Louisiana’s former state capitol and the first city in the state to elect an African-American mayor. Make new memories at historic plantations erected during the era of 1700s and 1800s Sugar Barons. Enter the sites of Civil War battles that destroyed the majority of the city in the 1860s. Stroll through Louisiana’s second-largest historic district, home to a collection of about 640 structures from the seven decades after the Civil War.
When you’re in Donaldsonville, you can find rich stories at every turn, embodied in buildings that have served many purposes over the years. Spend the night here in comfort surrounded by pieces of the past, and wake up with breakfast in a 19th-century setting. Taste fresh seafood and local flavors of Louisiana culinary traditions. Uncover local treasures at antique shops and galleries, or join in the festivities at annual celebrations and shopping events.
With the finest collection of antebellum architecture, charming shops and good dining, Donaldsonville offers travelers a glimpse into the past and future of Louisiana.
