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SW Louisiana
Posted on 3/3/21 at 8:14 am
Posted on 3/3/21 at 8:14 am
Searching through the board I can't find much on SW Louisiana. Family is going visiting some friends but making a vacation out of it this month. Trying to find some good activities the kids (under 10) will enjoy and get a feel for the area as they've never been. Lafayette/New Iberia & Lake Charles areas.
Looking for recommendations and new ideas, here are some things we're considering:
- Swamp tour (no idea which one to pick)
- Zydeco meal (not sure who's doing these right now)
- Avery Island but it appears to be closed
- Visit a crawfish farm (there are some tours I've seen)
- Something outdoors - could use recommendations on good nature trails
Any tips on touring through the area or ideas on activities are greatly appreciated. Hoping the move to phase three opens up things a bit as I know it's festival season
Looking for recommendations and new ideas, here are some things we're considering:
- Swamp tour (no idea which one to pick)
- Zydeco meal (not sure who's doing these right now)
- Avery Island but it appears to be closed
- Visit a crawfish farm (there are some tours I've seen)
- Something outdoors - could use recommendations on good nature trails
Any tips on touring through the area or ideas on activities are greatly appreciated. Hoping the move to phase three opens up things a bit as I know it's festival season
This post was edited on 3/3/21 at 8:22 am
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Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:18 am to LA_KY
Towards Lafayette...Vermillion Village is a good spot for the kids.
Vermillion-ville
In SWLA....check out the Creole Nature Trail. Lots of stops along the trail for Nature sights.
Creole Nature Trail
Depending on your time and weather, you could always book a fishing trip with a local fishing guide.
Hackberry Rod & Gun
Lacassine has a Rum Distillery (Bayou Rum) made from the local sugar cane. Cool spot to see if you happen to pass it.
Lake Charles has some good restaurants open.
Crying Eagle - local brewery w food
Luna's - downtown
Darrells - famous poboys
Higher end - all have LA flair seafood w traditional steak house style food.
121 Artisan Bistro
Calla
Mazens
Both Casino's are open and have solid restaurants inside, pools, lazy rivers, etc.
Fair warning....due to 2 hurricanes and covid, lots of places are either still shut down or under construction. The area looks quite different than "normal" times. That said you can still find some fun things around here.
Vermillion-ville
In SWLA....check out the Creole Nature Trail. Lots of stops along the trail for Nature sights.
Creole Nature Trail
Depending on your time and weather, you could always book a fishing trip with a local fishing guide.
Hackberry Rod & Gun
Lacassine has a Rum Distillery (Bayou Rum) made from the local sugar cane. Cool spot to see if you happen to pass it.
Lake Charles has some good restaurants open.
Crying Eagle - local brewery w food
Luna's - downtown
Darrells - famous poboys
Higher end - all have LA flair seafood w traditional steak house style food.
121 Artisan Bistro
Calla
Mazens
Both Casino's are open and have solid restaurants inside, pools, lazy rivers, etc.
Fair warning....due to 2 hurricanes and covid, lots of places are either still shut down or under construction. The area looks quite different than "normal" times. That said you can still find some fun things around here.
This post was edited on 3/3/21 at 10:24 am
Posted on 3/3/21 at 11:32 am to LA_KY
Jeff Davis Parish visitors center has the gator chateau where the kids can hold baby alligators. I think they also offer a crawfish farm tour through the center as well.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 12:51 pm to LA_KY
Zydeco Breakfast at Buck and Johnny's in downtown Breaux Bridge on Saturday mornings.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 4:35 pm to LA_KY
SWLA is destroyed man. Can’t imagine what the Creole nature trail even looks like right now. I think you’d be hard pressed to fill more than a day here currently.
That said, the kids would enjoy crabbing. Grab a bunch of turkey necks, some thick line, a couple ice chests, and find a wharf in Hackberry. Bonus points if you have access to boiling supplies. Can make a nice little evening out a crab boil and some zydeco outside in March. If all else fails, could always just buy shrimp and boil that.
That said, the kids would enjoy crabbing. Grab a bunch of turkey necks, some thick line, a couple ice chests, and find a wharf in Hackberry. Bonus points if you have access to boiling supplies. Can make a nice little evening out a crab boil and some zydeco outside in March. If all else fails, could always just buy shrimp and boil that.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 6:40 pm to LA_KY
Jefferson Island Rip Van Winkle Gardens tour and eat lunch at Cafe Jefferson on site. New Iberia area.
Posted on 3/5/21 at 8:56 am to LA_KY
You've gotten some good suggestions so I don't have too much to add.
If you want to get off the beaten path a little check out the Lorrain Bridge, it's kinda famous in the area for photo opportunities.
If you want some good cajun prairie food, C'est Bon - FB Link in Mermentau is my absolute favorite place to eat boiled seafood or simple cajun dishes.
If you want to get off the beaten path a little check out the Lorrain Bridge, it's kinda famous in the area for photo opportunities.
If you want some good cajun prairie food, C'est Bon - FB Link in Mermentau is my absolute favorite place to eat boiled seafood or simple cajun dishes.
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