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Day Trips
While
visiting the Cajun Coast, here are some other
interesting attractions in the surrounding area
that you may enjoy.
The Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention
Bureau does not independently verify information contained within these
listings and does not warrant the quality or reputation of the services
or products offered.
Houma-Thibodaux Area
Houma Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
(985) 868-2732
Web: www.houmatourism.com
Visit LUMCON, the Louisiana University Marine Consortium, where researchers
study the wetlands, or the Bayou Terrebonne Wildlife Museum. In Thibodaux,
visit Laurel Valley Village, a rural life sugar plantation museum or the
Center for Traditional Boat Building at Nicholls State University.
New Iberia Area
Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors
Bureau
(888) 942-3742
Web: www.iberiatravel.com
Looking for something spicy? New Iberia is the place. Visit the Conrad
Rice Mill, one of Americas oldest rice mills, Konriko Company Store
and Shadows-on-the-Teche. Then travel to Avery Island and tour the Tabasco®
Pepper Sauce Factory and Jungle Gardens.
Lafayette Area
Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
(800) 346-1958
Web: www.lafayettetravel.com
You wont want to miss Lafayette, the heart
of Cajun Country. View the award-winning film at the Acadian Cultural
Center then visit Acadian Village or Vermilionville, living history museums
and villages which recreate life in Cajun/Creole Acadiana.
Baton Rouge Area
Baton Rouge Convention & Visitors Bureau
1-800-LA ROUGE (527-6843)
Web: www.visitbatonrouge.com
Visit the states Capitol and tour the Old State Capitol building
which documents Louisianas political history.
New Orleans Area
New Orleans Metropolitan Convention &
Visitors Bureau
(800) 748-8695
Web: www.neworleanscvb.com
A blend of distinctive architecture, unique cuisine and cool jazz, only
1 1/2 hours away.
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