Eunice Depot Museum |
Visit the site of the birthplace of Eunice. The museum is on the National Register of Historic Places.
(337) 457-7389 |
Liberty Theater/City of Eunice |
Every Saturday night from 6:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. in the Liberty Theater, listen to the Rendez-vous des Cajuns radio show. Also visit our museum and Acadian Cultural Center.
(337) 457-7389 |
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center |
Depicts the heritage of the Prairie Acadians, shaped by the region's grasslands, ideal for raising crops and cattle. Artifacts, exhibits, and live demonstrations.
(337) 262-6862 |
Atchafalaya Basin Backwater Tours
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Three-hour boat and walking tour covers 10,000 years of swamp history and ecology.
(504) 575-2371 |
Bayou Black Swamp Tours
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Enter another world as you venture into the interior of the swamps only accessible by airboat. See alligators, bird rookeries, and other wildlife. Located fifteen miles west of Houma (Hwy 90).
(504) 575-2315 |
Wildwood Park, Inc.
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Ride the Little Cypress Railroad. See alligators, crawfish, and turtle ponds. Cajun restaurant, local crafts, gift shop, and antique motorcycle museum.
(504) 575-8080 |
Grand Isle State Park |
The only state-owned and operated beach on the Louisiana Gulf Coast, Grand Isle State Park offers excellent opportunities for fishing, crabbing, sunning, camping, and nature watching.
(504) 787-2559, (888) 787-2559 |
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As a hurricane destroys the coast of south Louisiana in
October 1893, Hattie and Eric learn that some things are far more precious than gold. |
Hatt Trick Charters |
Experience bay, coastal, rig, and blue water fishing at its finest. Bait, fuel, ice, and tackle are furnished.
(504) 787-3618 |
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Discover the intricacy and beauty of Southern
literature with this anthology,
which contains some of the best short stories written by Louisiana writers. |
Kisatchie National Forest, Caney Lakes Recreation Area |
Go picnicking, swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, or boating.
(318) 927-2061 |
Kisatchie National Forest, Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail |
This 7.6-mile trail circles Upper Caney Lake and offers forest ecosystems and views of the lake. It is available to hikers and mountain bikers.
(318) 927-2061 |
Lake Claiborne State Park |
Located on the shores of a 6,400-acre lake, this park features fishing and picnicking areas, a swimming-permitted beach, walking trails, overnight camping areas, a playground, and a
pavilion.
(318) 927-2976 |
Alligator Annie Miller's Swamp and Marsh Tours |
The most famous swamp tour in Louisiana. See alligators, rare birds, nutria, and other wildlife. Comfortable cushioned boats. Experienced guides.
(504) 879-3934 |
Annie Miller's Son's Swamp and Marsh Tours, Inc. |
An exciting and inexpensive way to enjoy the wonders of Terrebonne Swamp. Open all week. Located 8 miles west of Houma on LA 182 at Bayou Delight Restaurant.
(504) 868-4758 |
Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum |
Family-friendly, interactive exhibits focus on the cultural, industrial, and ecological aspects of life on South Louisiana's waters.
(504) 580-7200 |
Cajun Bayou Cruises |
Come cruise with us through the great Louisiana swamps. The comfortable cruise boat seats fifty people. See alligators and other wildlife. Bathrooms aboard. Canopy top.
(504) 209-1191 |
A Cajun Man's Swamp Cruise |
"The Cajun Man," Ron Guidry, personally conducts each tour, stopping to show birds, alligators, and other animals. French-speaking, songs, Cajun accordion.
(504) 868-4625 |
Houma Historic District |
A great place to discover Cajun hospitality, shopping, music, and dining. Visit Court Square and downtown featured in the movie Crazy in Alabama.
(504) 580-7200 |
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Wilson has collected some of his favorite recipes from his previous cookbooks,
thus illustrating the development of the Cajun cuisine that he helped pioneer more than thirty years ago.Other
books by Justin Wilson: |
Southdown Plantation House/Terrebonne Museum |
This Victorian manor house features local history and art. Spectacular spring and fall craft shows are on
the grounds on the Saturday before Easter weekend and the first Saturday in November. Gift shop.
(504) 851-0154 |
Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild Gallery |
Local public viewing art gallery displays works of local artist. Free admission.
(504) 851-2198 |
Chateau des Cocodries |
Hold a baby gator, see live alligators and a 105-year-old turtle! View them in an air-conditioned area. Feeding time is on Mondays at 1:30P.M. June-August. Free admission.
(800) 264-5521 |
W. H. Tupper Museum |
Step back in time to early 1900. See 10,000 authentic antiques, including toys, clothes, hardware items, elixirs, and Coushatta Indian baskets. Admission fee.
(337) 821-5532 |
Zigler Museum |
Five centuries of European and American art, wildlife dioramas, wildfowl carvings, rotating exhibits, and the annual Festival of Christmas. Call to request a calendar of events.
(337) 824-0114, (337) 824-0120 |
Acadian Village |
A museum of authentic Acadian houses. Art gallery displays "The Acadian Saga," complete exhibits. Tours in English, French, or German.
(337) 981-2364, (800) 962-9133 |
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Interactive multimedia presentations make exploring Acadian culture and history fun and easy!
A French version, L'Acadie
CD-ROM, is also available. |
Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum |
This lovely house museum is a repository of the history and culture of Acadiana. It was the Sunday house of Lafayette's founder, Jean Mouton, and the home of his son, Governor Alexandre Mouton. Admission fee.
(337) 234-2208 |
Children's Museum of Acadiana |
Visit this hands-on educational museum where the fun is "learning by doing." The museum is conveniently located in downtown Lafayette. $5 general admission.
(337) 232-8500, (337) 232-8071 |
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Daughter of Alzace Lewis Landry, founder of the restaurant that would develop into the famous Don's Seafood Restaurant chain, Myrtle Landry Simms makes cooking New Orleans Creole and Louisiana Cajun country dishes, as well as traditional dishes, easy, fun, and delicious! |
Downtown Lafayette |
Concerts, festivals, museums, galleries, theater, Farmers Market, historical walking tours, murals, and restaurants.
(337) 291-5566 |
Kart Ranch, Inc. |
Open year round. Hours vary by season.
(337) 837-KART |
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This book
features fifteen vignettes of historic attractions in the Capital of
Acadiana. A French version, Memoires
de Lafayette, is also available. |
Vermilionville |
This twenty-three-acre Cajun/Creole attraction offers guided tours, crafts, music, costumed interpreters, a restaurant, and a gift shop. Group rates available.
(337) 233-4077, (800) 99-BAYOU |
Creole Nature Trail National Scenic Byway |
Tak this world-famous 180-mile drive through vast marshland,
which provides a natural habitat for alligators, migratory fowl, exotic birds, and wildlife. Gulf beaches.
(337) 436-9588, (800) 456-SWLA |
Historic "Charpentier" District |
Take a walking or driving tour of twenty blocks of the finest Victorian architecture in the state, and experience unique dining and shopping.
(800) 456-SWLA |
Isle of Capri Casino |
Spectacular entertainment complex. Dining, live music, headline entertainers, and non-stop gaming action.
(337) 430-0711, (800) 843-4753 |
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Savor the distinctive flavor of southwest Louisiana with such recipes as Crab Meat Quiche and Trout au
Gratin, both of which can be found in this cookbook
by the Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc. |
Players Island Casino |
It's all about choices! Over 1,700 slots and 90 table games. Tropical paradise, waterfalls, five fabulous restaurants, meeting space, and group rates available.
(337) 437-1500, (800) 977-PLAY |
Sam Houston Jones State Park |
This wooded paradise features lagoons, rivers, abundant wildlife, boating,
fishing, camping, cabins, and more.
(318) 855-2665, (888) 677-7264 |
