Peveto Woods Sanctuary is a whimsical and quiet area of land created by the Baton Rouge Audobon Society that provides habitat for migrating birds and butterflies.
A boat is definitely the best way to see the Atchafalaya Basin. Several boat tour options exist for those who do not have their own boat to see the basin.
Exhibits inside the Chalmette Battlefield Visitor Center offer history on the War of 1812 and the significance of the Battle of New Orleans in the war.