So this will not be the best plantation tour in the south, but we found it to be very interesting. The main house has been very well restored and we had a very nice tour with the guide. This was not our first plantation tour in the south, but learned things we didn't know. We especially found the tour of the kitchen very interesting. The grounds need some tender love and care, but we liked our tour.
I have the opportunity to visit the plantation with my family. The staff was very friendly especially Janet that treated us like her family. The tour was affordable and very informative. I tour made me felt I was living in the past century. Spanish Tuve la oportunidad de visitar la plantación con mi familia. El personal de la hacienda era bien amigable especialmente Janet que nos trato como familia. La Gira era bien informativa y economica. La Gira me hizo sentir como si fuera del siglo pasado. Rafael
Many travelers associate the idea of Mississippi River plantations as imposing neoclassical structures. Magnolia Mound is a more representative demonstration that most plantation houses were modest, graceful, and less designed to impress than welcome. If you are staying in Baton Rouge, a visit would be well spent.
We've been to a lot of old homes..know more facts and I care to know..but give me a good story..well that's worth retelling again and again. How about the Prince that lived there? Now that is a story.
Magnolia Mound plantation was a great stop on my itinerary. This is not one of those more grandiose plantations, that might be called mansions or even palaces. It is more modest, but very authentic, real, providing a chance to see how life was some 200 years ago. The guide there was really good.
This is a charming old plantation, which brings its history to life with a very good tour and a nice feel about the place. Although now in the middle of the city, it still conveys what it was like when this was out in the country, and what life was once like there.
We decided to tour this old plantation after visiting Mike the Tiger. It was a guided tour with the leader knowing a lot of history. It was very educational. My eight year old daughter was very interested in it. She asked plenty of questions and he was eager to answer. I would recommend this tour to everyone!!!!
My niece got married at this lovely venue. The grounds were dotted with several trees which made the whole place shady. This was a welcomed relief from the sun. The magnolias were in bloom and the perfume filled the air. The lawn was perfectly manicured, and the wooden framed house added the quaint touch. The wedding was outside in front of the manor. The reception was in the large barn. It was spacious enough to accommodate several tables. It was decorated with festive lights to add a romantic touch. We were treated like royals.
We had our guide all to ourselves and she was very knowledgeable and interesting. I would strongly recommend this tour if you're in the area.
This site offers lots of history at a reasonable price. If you are lucky enough to attend on a day when cooks are working in the kitchen, you are in for treat. It is really a pleasant site. Worth the trip!