Cajun Country RegionLouisiana Attractions for the Cajun Country RegionA Block Off Broadway Community Theatre - You can come and experience a variety of live entertainment here at the Theatre. Check to see what is happening. Acadian Village - Lafayette's oldest authentic vision of life in 19th century Southwest Louisiana. Acadian Village is a showcase of authentic homes along a winding bayou which depicts the unique Acadian architecture of the time. The homes were restored on site and are filled with period antiques. Creole Nature Trail National Scenic Byway - Here lies a world of natural beauty and abundance whose people preserve the very heart of Louisiana's cultures. This is a land that beckons to everyone with a sense of adventure. This is Louisiana's Outback. This distinctive corridor through Louisiana's Outback is a journey through a wild and rugged terrain unique to Louisiana, America and the world. Grevemberg House Museum - A beautiful restored House that takes you back in time. Come and enjoy the beautiful grounds as well as the house. Imperial Calcasieu Museum - The Historic Exhibit is a permanent exhibit with rotating artifacts depicting life from pre-1850 through the early 1900's through to the present. Oaklawn Manor - Included is a large and tasteful mansion sitting at the highest elevation, while in front, the ground descending to the bayou is studded with various specimens of trees. Rip Van Winkle Gardens - Lose yourself in a wonderland of flora and fauna, a twenty five-acre semi tropical paradise that captures the senses and cleanses the soul. Discover a year-round explosion of color where irises, magnolias, hibiscus, camellias, azaleas, thousands of springtime bulbs and a breathtaking array of annuals paint a landscape across the Southern sky. Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum - Family-friendly, interactive exhibits focusing on the cultural, industrial & ecological aspects of life on South Louisiana's waters. The museum focuses on the cultural, industrial and ecological aspects of South Louisiana's waters. W.H. Tupper Museum - This unique museum offers visitors a glimpse of nearly every facet of early twentieth century life in rural Louisiana. Experience a simpler time when townsfolk picked up their mail, bought groceries, shopped for notions and toys and caught up on the news -- all at the same place, the Tupper General Merchandise Store. Zoo of Acadiana - Proud to provide daily care and maintenance for more than 500 animals representing more than 125 species! The Thibodaux Playhouse - A great theater for bringing the magic of live theater to the people of South Louisiana. Children's Museum of Acadiana - This museum features exciting hands-on exhibits for kids who will actually have fun while learning. Dedicated to de-mystifying everyday life for children ages 2 through 12 and groups are welcome. Crystal Rice Heritage Farm - One step into the past and two steps into the future... No other words can describe the memorable experience of Crystal Rice Heritage Farm. Houseboat Adventures - Offers many enjoyable activities like fishing, bird watching, boating, hunting, camping, hiking, water skiing, and site seeing. Enjoy the beauty of the area from a Houseboat. Kart Ranch - Lafayette's Only Family Fun Center. Features Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Mini Golf, Batting Cages and more. Putt Putt Fun Center - When you visit a Putt-Putt Fun Center, you choose fun for you and your family. At a Fun Center you may find go-karts, batting cages, game rooms, laser tag, miniature golf and more. Southdown Plantation House/Terrebonne Museum - As solid as the day it was built, a lasting tribute to the sugar industry which helped to nurture tiny Terrebonne from its infancy to the present population of over 100,000 residents. It was the 21-room manor home of the Minor family, who helped to start the sugar industry. Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild - This is visual arts center where visitors are encouraged to get involved and learn to appreciate the visual arts. Vermilionville - Celebrating the proud traditions and rich heritage of the Acadian settlers of the 18th century, Vermilionville features 23 beautiful acres showcasing carefully crafted period homes that reflect historic Acadian/Creole life. Craftspeople and living historians provide vivid demonstrations of arts and skills that have been preserved and handed down from previous generations. | ||||||
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