Louisiana Travel Council Louisiana Travel & Recreation Magazine | Page 20

ACADIA PARISH In the heart of Cajun Prairie Country is the quaint Acadia Parish. This quiet agricultural community takes pride in it's past and present. Truly peaceful and calm, you'll feel rejuvenated after immerseing yourself in the heart of Acadia. Towns & Cities Basile, Church Point, Crowley, Duson, Estherwood, Eunice, Iota, Mermentau, Morse, Rayne LAFOURCHE PARISH The night lights up when the sun goes down in Bayou Lafourche as concerts, local breweries and restaurants prepare for evening customers. The nightlife brings a fun spirit to the area. Prepare to burn the midnight oil as you stroll down Main Street and enjoy the abundance of boutiques, fine dining, architecture, and lounges. Franklin Parish is home to exhibits from around the country. It's known for setting up and hosting multiple festivals around town, and all under the roof of the town's Post Office. Few things about the building has changed but it brings people young and old for fun and recreation in the area. Plan your trip here today. Towns & Cities Gilbert, Winnsboro, Wisner IBERIA PARISH Visit Iberia for a truly savory experience. From bringing home a souvenir from the Tabasco factory, or serving tea from the local sugar museum and rose gardens, Iberia Parish has plenty of attractions to entertain all ages. Grab some zesty cajun food and join the locals downtown for a sweet drink or simply kick back and enjoy the live music. Towns & Cities Towns & Cities Delcambre, Jeanerette, Loreauville, Lydia, New Iberia Golden Meadow, Larose, Lockport, Mathews, LAFAYETTE PARISH Chackbay, Cut Off, Des Allemands, Galliano, Port Fourchon, Raceland, Thibodaux CAJUN COAST When in Southern Louisiana, take a day trip around the Cajun Country and discover some of the best sights, sounds, and smells the state has to offer. Visit the warm Gulf and it's oceanside culture, or the bayous with its hometown feel. If you enjoy recreation like golfing or fishing, abundant waterways and forests make this is a great spot for any sports enthusiust. Dozens of festivals take place in the area throughout the year. If you're looking for fun, the coast is the place to go. EVANGELINE PARISH With plenty to do and see in Evangeline Parish you'll never be bored or feel left out. Immerse yourself in nature at the state arboretum, gardens, recreational parks, and more. Visit unique local giftshops and stores to pick up fun souveniers, and make memories at the many parades and festivals, from Crawfish cookouts to Mardi Gras and Christmas parades. Majestic plantations, leisurely swamp tours, world-class art, and live jazz music are everyday delights in Lafayette Parish. Explore Southern roots with spicy food and the soul of the South at one of the many festivals and events that occur througout the year. Towns & Cities Broussard, Carencro, Lafayette, Scott, Youngsville POINTE COUPEE PARISH History, scenery, and recreation combine in Pointe Coupee Parish, one of the oldest settlements in the entire Mississippi Valley. Tour the White Hall Plantation, hike or bike the False River Historical Trail, or go for a scenic drive to explore moss hung oaks, cedars and pecan trees, fields of sugar cane and cotton, and stately antebellum mansions. Towns & Cities Fordoche, Livonia, Morganza, New Roads Towns & Cities ST. LANDRY PARISH FRANKLIN PARISH Just a few hours east of Houston, Texas and in the heart of Cajun Country is historic St. Landry Parish. Enjoy culinary classics from old-fashioned diners, modern breweries, and smokey barbecue restaurants. Paddle leisurely along smooth bayous or bicycle around town to enjoy popular recreation. Basile, Mamou, Pine Prairie, Ville Platte Also known as the Stars and Stripes C \][و