Nottoway Plantation & Resort

Recent guests called the Nottoway Plantation & Resort an ideal setting for a romantic getaway or an anniversary trip thanks to its historic charm and beautiful grounds. Situated around 80 miles northwest of New Orleans and about 25 miles south of Baton Rouge, the resort sits in White Castle, Louisiana. Despite its somewhat isolated location, the resort offers plenty of diversions and a peaceful atmosphere, according to recent visitors. Originally constructed in 1859, the antebellum plantation has expanded to include nine Acadian-style cottages, an on-site salon, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and tennis courts. But the real star of the Nottoway Plantation isn't its updated amenities, it's the house itself. You can take a guided tour of the lavish property and on-site museum (highly recommended by recent visitors), or, to really experience what life was like for the original homeowners, opt to bed down in one of the mansion's original rooms, which feature antique beds and authentic furnishings. Whether you stay in the mansion or in one of the property's cottages, you'll find these amenities in every room: wireless internet access, a flat-screen TV and a coffee maker. Another highlight for recent lodgers: The Mansion Restaurant. Reviewers gush about the Creole-inspired cuisine and excellent service, as well as the sweeping views of the Nottoway grounds.