St Francisville Is The Best Historic Town Near New Orleans

Established in 1809, St. Francisville is full of historical buildings, plantations, shops, restaurants and hiking trails that will lead you through the rolling hills and beautiful scenic overlooks. Let’s take a closer look at why this sleepy little town is so charming.

Known for its small town quiet life, St. Francisville is the perfect little town for spending an afternoon.

Town of St. Francisville/Facebook From historic buildings, shopping at one of a kind boutiques and antique stores, and picturesque hiking trails, there’s something for everyone in St. Francisville.

For those interested in history, you can take a tour of one of the many plantations in the area.

PaulineFlorida/Trip Advisor Rosedown Plantation, Oakley Plantation, and Greenwood are all located in St. Francisville and offer amazing tours.

And of course, St. Francisville is home to one of the most haunted plantations in the country—the Myrtles.

Myrtles Plantation/Trip Advisor You can stay the night if you dare.

St. Francisville is great for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors.

Jessica B./All Trails The Tunica Hills WMA in northwest St. Francisville has several moderately difficult trails you can hike, including one trail that will lead you to the beautiful waterfall pictured above.

And there are incredible gardens that are popular attractions in the springtime.

CampRunamuc/Trip Advisor Both Afton Villa Gardens and the Imahara Botanical Garden come alive in the spring with dozens of azaleas, lilies, and roses all under canopies of oak trees.

Have you ever been to St. Francisville? Let us know in the comments below!

Town of St. Francisville/Facebook

From historic buildings, shopping at one of a kind boutiques and antique stores, and picturesque hiking trails, there’s something for everyone in St. Francisville.

PaulineFlorida/Trip Advisor

Rosedown Plantation, Oakley Plantation, and Greenwood are all located in St. Francisville and offer amazing tours.

Myrtles Plantation/Trip Advisor

You can stay the night if you dare.

Jessica B./All Trails

The Tunica Hills WMA in northwest St. Francisville has several moderately difficult trails you can hike, including one trail that will lead you to the beautiful waterfall pictured above.

CampRunamuc/Trip Advisor

Both Afton Villa Gardens and the Imahara Botanical Garden come alive in the spring with dozens of azaleas, lilies, and roses all under canopies of oak trees.

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