ABBEVILLE

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Abbeville Tourist Information Center - 1905 Veterans Memorial Dr., Abbeville, LA 70511.  Historic district twenty minutes south of Lafayette.  Group tours are available. (318) 898-4264.

Betty's RV Park A unique, intimate RV park in the heart of Cajun country. It's like a Bed & Breakfast experience. (If you're gonna pick an RV park always go for the ones with a woman's first name attached to the name of the park . - Roland the Roach) Phone: 337-893-7057

Vermilion Parish Tourist Commission - P.O. Box 1106, Abbeville, LA 70511-1106. Vermilion Parish has been called "the most Cajun place on Earth." Visitors can see the Jean Lafitte Scenic Byway, investigate French-Acadian history and culture, tour museums and do birding.  Call (318) 898-6600.

State Wildlife Refuge is 13,000 acres of brackish marsh in Vermilion Parish.  On the west bank of Vermilion Bay with access mainly by boat; managed primarily for waterfowl, seabirds, shore birds, wading birds. Fishing, crabbing, birding. (318) 369-3807.

Sunbelt Lodge - 1903 Veterans Memorial Dr., Abbeville, LA 70510.   (318) 898-1453.

ABITA SPRINGS
Abita Brewing Company - 72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, LA 70420. See Louisiana's oldest microbrewery and brewpub in this historic resort town. Tasting room, gift shop, brewpub open daily. Tours Saturdays at 1 pm. Borders Tammany Trace. (800) 737-2311.

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UCM Museum - AKA The Abita Mystery House - 22275 Hwy 36. Abita Springs, LA 70420 Louisiana's mosty eccentric museum is a tourist attraction somewhat like Ripley's Belive it or Not museums -- but a smaller more personal size. (985)892-2624

Abita Springs Golf & Country Club Golfing

The Abita Quail Farm A special events facility for private parties.

Abita Area Links An active collection of links

ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - Alexandria Mall, 3437 Masonic Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301. (318) 443-7049, (800) 742-7049.

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Alexander State Forest - Rapides Parish, 10 miles south of Alexandria. 7,875 acres, pre-dominantly loblolly pine plantation. 2,600-acre reservoir. Camping, boating, day-hiking. Water, electricity, bath houses, boat ramps. Hunting, fishing. (318) 445-2933.

Alexandria Zoological Park - 3016 Masonic Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301. 22 shady acres in Bringhurst Park. 500 animals/20 endangered species exhibited.  Train  (318) 473-1385.

Camp Beauregard Wildlife Management Area - Rapides Parish, 8 miles south of Alexandria. Troop training facility. 12,500 acres managed primarily for pine timber. Falgon Creek bottom. Fishing, hunting with special permit. (318) 487-5885.

Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area - LaSalle and Catahoula Parishes, 20 miles northeast of Alexandria. 60,276 acres of mixed hardwood bottomlands. Hunting, fishing, canoeing, boating, birding, day-hiking. Campground, water, boat ramps. (318) 487-5885.

Kisatchie National Forest Wild Azalea National Recreation Trail - 3727 Government St., Alexandria, LA 71302. Louisiana's longest trail, it winds through 31 miles of pine woods and hardwood bottoms that become profuse with delicate pink wild azaleas and snowy white dogwoods. (318) 445-9396.

Loyd Hall Plantation - 292 Loyd Bridge Rd., Cheneyville, LA 71325. South of Alexandria. Antebellum mansion, National Register working cotton plantation. Search for arrowheads, bullet holes, ghosts playing violins. Tours daily. (318) 776-5641, (800) 240-8135.

Cenlabration - 315 Bolton Ave., Ste. 3, Alexandria, LA 71301. Regional festival promoting Louisiana music/musicians & heritage. Carnival rides, water events, children's village & music stages. Labor Day weekend, Red River Levee Park. (318) 473-1127.

Kent Plantation - 3601 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA 71303. Classic raised Creole cottage built in 1796, with outbuildings and sugar mill. Open daily; bus parking, group discounts. (318) 487-5998.

Bailey's Dam- A historical marker marks the location of Bailey's Dam, which Union soldiers constructed to deepen the Red River so their boats could escape the area.. (318)443-7049.

Alexandria Travelodge - 1146 MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, LA 71303. (US 71 and 165 Bypass, I-49 link).  (800) 578-7878 or (318) 443-1841.

Best Western Alexandria - 2720 W. MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, LA 71303. (318) 445-5530.

Days Inn Alexandria - 2300 North MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, LA 71303. (318) 443-7331.

Holiday Inn Convention Centre - 701 Fourth St., Alexandria, LA 71301. Located in the heart of Historic District.  (318) 442-9000.

Holiday Inn MacArthur Dr. - 2716 N. MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, LA 71303.  (318) 487-4261 or (800) 787-8336.

Hotel Bentley - 200 Desoto St., Alexandria, LA 71301. One of America's Grand Hotels. 178 guest rooms.  (800) 356-6835.

Ramada Inn and Convention Centre - 2211 N. MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301. (318) 443-2561.

Rodeway Inn - 742 MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301.  (318) 448-1611.

B+B Loyd Hall Plantation - 292 Loyd Bridge Rd., Cheneyville, LA 71325. 16 miles south of Alexandria. Restored 1820 plantation kitchen on National Register working cotton plantation. (318) 776-5641, (800) 240-8135.

B+B Matt's Cabin Bed & Breakfast/Inglewood Plantation - P.O. Box 5443, Alexandria, LA 71307-5443. Secluded 1900s sharecropper's cabin in Nat'l Historic District. Pool, tennis, & tour of plantation. Kitchen, fireplace. (318) 487-8340, fax (318) 448-0441. e-mail: Kellerofce@aol.com

Inglewood Plantation - 2 bed and breakfast cottages amidst ancient oaks on a working a plantation. Featured in Southern Living this 1836 plantation house is a private home, available by reservation for familyand corporate occasions or short-term houseparties and reunions. pool, tennis, seclusion with privacy, splendid amenities.(888)575-6288

B+B Tyrone Plantation on Bayou Rapides - 6576 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA 71303. Built in 1843by General George Mason Graham. Northwest of Alexandria. (318) 442-8528.

Catfish Shak - 3800 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303. Louisiana country cooking prepared fresh daily.  (318) 473-8125.

Tunk's Cypress Inn - 9507 LA Hwy. 28 W., Boyce, LA 71409-9863. Louisiana Cuisine overlooking Lake Kincaid.  (318) 487-4014.

Alexandria Mall - 3437 Masonic Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301. 100 stores and restaurants. (318) 448-0227.

Kisatchie National Forest-Kincaid Lake Recreation Area - 3727 Government St., Alexandria, LA 71302. Picnicking, swimming, fishing, water skiing, hiking/biking trails, boat launches, group picnic shelter, restroom facilities. Camping area with full RV hook-ups. (318) 445-9396.

Kisatchie National Forest-Valentine Lake Recreation Area - 3727 Government St., Alexandria, LA 71302. 46-acre lake.  Picnicking, swimming, fishing, hiking/biking trails, non-motorized boats, group picnic shelter. Camping area: 32 units with no hook-ups; restroom facilities. (318) 445-9396.

AMITE
Sandy Hollow National Wildlife Management Area - 10 miles northeast of Amite in Tangipahoa Parish. 3,397 acres of longleaf pine primarily managed for upland game birds. Birding, day-hiking. Camping area, water. (504) 765-2360.

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B+B Blythewood Plantation - 400 Daniel St., Amite, LA 70422. Largest plantation in the parish. Greek Revival mansion (504) 345-6419.

B+B Elliott House Bed & Breakfast - 801 North Duncan Ave., Amite, LA 70422. Quiet 1880s home in wooded setting. Judge Clay Elliott's historic country home.  After 100 years in the family, this spacious but cozy residence has been turned into an up-to-date retreat for the discerning traveler.  Elliott House is one of Amite's earliest homes nestled among oaks, pines, dogwoods, and camellias on four acres. (504) 748-8553 or (800) 747-8553.

B+B Preacher's Cottage - 305 North Bay, Amite, LA 70422, 504-748-4979 or 1-888-748-4979  This 100-year old home is located in historic Amite, Louisiana.  The home is named for Preacher Twiggs Bennett, a native Georgian and a stonecutter by trade.  Its simple Greek Revival style shares the ambience of six fireplaces, cypress floors, heart of pine walls, original antiques and always - fresh cut flowers.

Springview Country Club - Hwy. 1054 North, Amite, LA 70422. (504) 748-9760.

ANGOLA
Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum - They have the best gift shop in the world. Only in Louisiana! The Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola is located in West Feliciana Parish, approximately fifty-nine miles northwest of Baton Rouge. The nearest town to LSP is St. Francisville. (225)-655-2592

ARCADIA
Midway between Shreveport and Monroe.

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Bonnie & Clyde Trade Days - P.O. Box 243, Arcadia, LA 71001. Take Exit 69 off I-20. Go south for 31/2 miles. Very large flea market. Open monthly on weekend before third Monday. (318) 263-2437.

Trails End Golf Course - P.O. Box 433, Arcadia, LA 71001. Hwy. 9S. This is a public 18-hole golf course. (318) 263-7420.

AVERY ISLAND
Jungle Gardens  - Highway 329, Avery Island, LA 70513. Jungle gardens and bird sanctuary. (318) 369-6243.

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Tabasco Country Store & Visitor Center - Avery Island, LA 70513. (800) 634-9599.

BARATARIA
Griffin Fishing Charters - 2629 Privateer Blvd., Barataria Tel: 504-689-7588, 800-741-1340 Email: cajinn1@aol.com - Great fishing for redfish and speckled trout. Everything included for one price: lunch, drinks, fishing license, 8x10 photo. Minutes from New Orleans. Transportation available. "We don’t go fishin, we go catchen!"

Joe’s Landing, Inc. - 811 Privateer Rd, Barataria Tel:504-689-4304, 800-547-6501 Email: joeslanding@msn.com Full service marina. Family owned & operated since 1970. 35 minutes from New Orleans. Lodging, Fishing Charters.

Ripp’s Inland Charters - Located at Joe’s Landing, Barataria, Tel:504-689-2665
Email: hookem@rippscharters.com Fresh & saltwater fishing along with bayou and Gulf tours. Marsh fishing at it best. "Da Bess Fo Less!"

Steve's Fishing Charters - (Located at Joe’s Landing, Barataria)
Tel:504-689-7646 Email: steve@louisianagulfcoastfishing.com

BASTROP
Handy Brake National Wildlife Refuge - 6 miles north of Bastrop on Cooper Lake Rd. Observation tower and interpretive displays (318) 726-4400.

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Chemin-A-Haut State Park - 14656 State Park Rd., Bastrop, LA 71220-7078. Freshwater lake fishing, camping facilities and overnight cabins, pool (318) 283-0812.

Georgia Pacific Wildlife Management Area - Morehouse Parish, 5 miles northwest of Bastrop. 28,000 acres managed for timber. Intersected by the Ouachita River.

BATON ROUGE
Baton Rouge Area Convention & Visitors Bureau  - 730 N. Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. (504) 383-1825 or (800) LA ROUGE.

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Louisiana's Old State Capitol - Office of Secretary of State, 100 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70801. Iinteractive exhibits. (504) 342-0500.

Louisiana State Archives - 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Genealogical library for public use, Louisiana history and culture exhibits. (504) 922-1000.

Magnolia Mound Plantation - 2161 Nicholson Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Restored 1790s French Creole home on 16 acres. Visitor's Center, gift shop, seasonal open-hearth cooking  (504) 343-4955.

Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens - 4600 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70898. Large outdoor museum consisting of twenty buildings depicting pre-industrial 19th-century Louisiana. 25-acre Windrush Gardens features classical statuary. (504) 765-2437.

Old Arsenal Museum - State Capitol Grounds, Baton Rouge, LA 70804. Exhibits of the Capitol, Battle of Baton Rouge and Louisiana history. (504) 342-0401.

U.S.S. Kidd - 305 South River Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. National Historic Landmark, restored WWII destroyer. The Nautical Historic Center contains collection of ship models, Corsair A-7E attack aircraft, P-40 fighter plane, Hall of Honor, Veterans Memorial Wall, gift shop. (504) 342-1942.

Baton Rouge Blues Festival - 730 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Music festival featuring local, regional & national Blues and Jazz artists on several different stages, crafts & food booths. (800) LA ROUGE.

Christmas on the River - 730 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. A  month-long celebration of Christmas  (800) LA ROUGE.

FestForAll - 730 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. A large festival featuring crafts, fine arts,  performing arts, 3 stages of continuous music, Children's Village, fireworks and food booths. (800) LA ROUGE.

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair - P.O. Box 15010, Baton Rouge, LA 70895. Family entertainment. Music, carnival midway, 4-H and FFA animal shows. (504) 755-FAIR.

St. Jules Catholic Church - P.O. Box 38, Belle Rose, LA 70341. Allons Manger Food Fest. Cajun food on the Bayou (504) 473-8569, (504) 473-9398.

Antiques on the River - The Landmark Mall 832 St. Phillip St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. In the Steinberg building, built in 1847, next to Catfish Town. Over 50 dealers, antiques and collectibles. (504) 383-4867.

Blue Bayou Water Park - 18142 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70810. I-10 at Exit 166. Many water slides, waterpool, lazy river, gift shops, snack bars. (504) 753-3333.

The Culinary Arts Institute of Louisiana/Caila's Fine Cuisine - 427 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Culinary institute and restaurant operated by students. Demos and tours. (504) 343-6233, (800) 927-0839.

The Enchanted Mansion (A Doll Museum) 190 Lee Drive, Bldg. 2, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Animatronics.  (504) 769-0005, (504) 766-7221.

Louisiana African American Odyssey - 10985 N. Harrell's Ferry Rd., 2nd floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Tour African American landmarks. Full-day and half-day tours. (504) 338-6309, (800) 385-6309.

Neubig Art Gallery - 16950 Strain Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70816.
Louisiana Mud Paintings by Henry Neubig. Unique paintings depict nostalgic Louisiana. (504) 275-5126.

Lagniappe Tours - 900 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5743. Itinerary planning for groups. (504) 382-8687.

Baton Rouge Hilton - 5500 Hilton Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808. I-10 at College Drive.  (504) 924-5000.

The Stockade - B&B - Named after the Union stockade that existed on the property during the Civil War. It features large, beautifully furnished rooms, is set on expansive grounds and is on the list National Register of Historic Places.

The Bellemont Hotel & Convention Center 7370 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70805. Full service hotel. (504) 357-8612.

Best Western Richmond Suites Hotel - 5668 Hilton Ave. (@ I-10 College Dr.), Baton Rouge, LA 70808.  (504) 924-6500, (800) 332-2582.

Best Western Chateau Louisianne Suite Hotel - 710 N. Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806.   (504) 927-6700, (800) 256-6263.

Comfort Inn University Center - 2445 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808  (504) 927-5790.

Corporate Inn - 2365 College Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808  (504) 925-2451, (800) 695-077.

Crown Sterling Suites - 4914 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808.   (504) 924-6566, (800) 336-7571.

Days Inn Baton Rouge - 10245 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816. I-12 at Airline Hwy.   (504) 291-8152, (800) DAYS INN.

Hampton Inn - 4646 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808. I-10 at College Dr.  (504) 926-9990.

Holiday Inn East Baton Rouge - 10455 Rieger Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70809. I-10 at Siegen Lane.  (504) 293-6880, (800) HOLIDAY.

Holiday Inn Express - 131 Lobdell Hwy., Port Allen, LA 70767    (504) 343-4821, (800) HOLIDAY.

Holiday Inn South Baton Rouge - 9940 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816   (504) 924-7021.

Howard Johnson Plaza Suite Hotel - 2045 N. Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802  (800) 487-8157, (504) 344-6000.

La Quinta Inn - 2333 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808   (504) 924-9600, (800) 531-5900.

Newcourt Inn - I-10 & LA 415, Exit 151, Port Allen, LA 70767   (504) 381-9134, (800) 826-3375.

Quality Inn I-12 at Sherwood Forest - 10920 Mead Frontage, Baton Rouge, LA 70816   (504) 293-9370, (800) 395-8847.

Radisson Suite Hotel - 4728 Constitution Ave. I-10 at College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808  (504) 925-2244.

Shoney's Inn Baton Rouge - 9919 Gwendale Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816. I-12 and Airline Hwy., Exit 2B  (504) 925-8399, (800) 222-2222.

Wilson Inn - 3045 Valley Creek Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70808   (504) 923-3377, (800) 945-7667.

Don's Seafood & Steak House - 6823 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA, 70805-4795. Cajun cuisine since 1934. (504) 357-0601.

Drusilla Seafood Restaurant - 3482 Drusilla Lane, Suite D, Baton Rouge, LA 70809   (504) 923-0896, (504) 927-8844.

Mamacita's Restaurant and Cantina - 7524 Bluebonnet Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70810  Mexican fare   (504) 769-3850.

Mulate's, The World's Most Famous Cajun Restaurant - 8322 Bluebonnet Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70810   Authentic Cajun cuisine and live traditional Cajun music nightly. (504) 767-4794, (800) 854-9149.

Ralph & Kacoo's - Baton Rouge, LA. Specializing in fresh Gulf seafood, prepared Cajun style  Sunday jazz brunch.  (504) 356-2361  (504) 766-2113.

Knight's RV Park - 14740 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70819-3232. I-12, Exit 7.  Quiet wooded area, blacktop road, cement pads, laundry, phone, full hook-ups.   Family owned/operated. (504) 275-0679.

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport - 9430 Jackie Cochran Dr, Terminal Bldg., Suite 212, Baton Rouge, LA 70807   On-site covered parking, car rentals, lounge & restaurants, gift shop. (504) 355-0333, (504) 357-4165.

BAYOU GAUCHE
Matherne's Airboat Tours - 4333 Hwy. 306, Bayou Gauche, LA 70030. Tour into a LA swamp where no other tours go.  Accommodates up to six.  USCG CAPT. (504) 758-2365, (504) 758-1862.

BELLE CHASSE
Plaquemines Parish Economic Development District - P.O. Box 937, Belle Chasse, LA 70037.

BERNICE
Union Parish Tourist Commission/Bernice Tourist Information Center - P.O. Box 108, Bernice, LA 71222. Visit Louisiana's Rural Hill Country filled with fragrant pines, clear running creeks, and friendly people. Absorb diverse cultures, unique history and Southern home cooking. (318) 285-9077.

Bernice Depot Museum - Louisiana and Main Streets., P.O. Box 186, Bernice, LA 71222. Restored 1899 Railroad Depot, 1938 wooden caboose, park. Articles, exhibits relating to old railroad, early town, parish. (318) 285-9071.

Lynn Creek Winery - 1807 Hwy. 167 North, Bernice, LA 71222. Visit North Louisiana's only winery. Sample delightful native wines including muscadine, mayhaw, and blueberry. Wine and beer making supplies and equipment. (318) 285-9298.

BOGALUSA
Washington Parish Tourism Commission - 608 Willis Ave., Bogalusa, LA 70427.   (504) 735-5731.

Ben's Creek Wildlife Management Area - 13,500 acres west of Bogalusa in Washington Parish. Rolling hills managed primarily for pine timber. Intermittent streams. Day-hiking, hunting. (504) 765-2360.

BORDELONVILLE
Grassy Lake Wildlife Management Area - Avoyelles Parish, 8 miles north of Bordelonville. 13,608 acres of alluvial flood plain/bottomland hardwood forest. Hunting, fishing, primitive camping, day-hiking, canoeing. Three campgrounds, boat launches. (318) 948-0255, (318) 253-7068.

BOSSIER CITY
Bodcau Wildlife Management Area - Follows the Bodcau Bayou north-south, 32,471 acres. Bossier and Webster Parishes. Bottomlands and upland mixed hardwood pine. Birding, canoeing, camping, boating, fishing, hunting. Improved campsites, boat ramps. (318) 371-3050.

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8th Air Force Museum - Building 5088, Barksdale Air Force Base, Bossier City, LA 71110. Take an exciting journey through the past as you trace the history of strategic bombardment and the story of Barksdale Air Force Base. (318) 456-3067.

Loggy Bayou Wildlife Management Area - 4,211 acres of alluvial flood plain or bottomland hardwoods. Hunting, fishing, birding, day-hiking. Boat launch, designated camping areas. (318) 371-3050.

Louisiana Downs - 8000 E. Hwy. 80, Bossier City, LA 71111. Thoroughbred racing. (318) 742-5555, (800) 551-RACE.

Touchstone Wildlife & Art Museum - 3386 Hwy. 80.  Over 1,000 specimens of wildlife mounted in action poses surrounded by natural habitat. Diorama backgrounds professionally painted by master artists. Indian and Civil War artifacts. (318) 949-2323.

Best Western Airline Motor Inn - 1984 Airline Dr., Bossier City, LA 71112  (318) 742-6000.

Days Inn Bossier City - 200 John Wesley Blvd., Bossier City, LA 71112  (318) 742-9200, (800) 673-2743.

Hampton Inn Shreveport-Bossier - 1005 Gould Dr., Bossier City, LA 71111   (318) 752-1112, fax (318) 752-1112, ext. 128.

Horseshoe's Le Bossier Hotel - 4000 Industrial Dr., Bossier City, LA 71111  (800) 789-0711.

Isle of Capri Hotel - 3033 Hilton Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111   (800) 525-5143.

La Quinta Inn - 309 Preston Blvd., Bossier City, LA 71111  (318) 747-4400, (800) 531-5900.

Quality Inn (formerly Sundowner Inn Bossier City) - 4300 Industrial Dr., I-20 Exit 23, Bossier City, LA 71112   (318) 746-5050.

Sheraton Inn Bossier City - 2015 Old Minden Rd., Bossier City, LA 71111  (318) 742-9700.

Shoney's Inn/Shreveport-Bossier - 1836 Old Minden Rd., Bossier City, LA 71111. 121 rooms  (800) 222-2222, (318) 747-7700.

Cowboys Club & Grill - 1003 Golilo Dr./I-20 @ Old Minden Rd., Bossier City, LA 71111.

Cypress Black Bayou Recreation & RV Park - 135 Cypress Park Dr., Benton, LA 71006. 340-acre RV park. Sand beach, fishing piers, cabins, nature trails, rental boats. Full hook-up RV sites.  . (318) 965-0007.

BREAUX BRIDGE
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival - P.O. Box 25, Parkway Dr., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517. One of the largest festivals. Cajun food, music, dancers. Bourre exhibition, folklore arts & crafts, plus various crawfish contests. Held annually the first weekend in May. (318) 332-6655.

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Bayou Boudin & Cracklin' Cajun Cafe - 100 Mills Ave., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517. Home of Cracklin' King of Louisiana. Serving Cajun specialties, po-boys & lunches. Served out of 1869 home set on Bayou Teche.   (318) 332-6158.

Cafe Des Amis - 140 East Bridge St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517. Where the experience of down home cooking is elevated to a French Louisiana art form. Coffee, local art, historic bldg.  Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner.  (318) 332-5273, fax (318) 332-2227.

Crawfish Town, USA - 2815 Grandpoint Hwy., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517. Exit 115, north of I-10. “Biggest Crawfish in the World.”   (318) 667-6148.

Mulate's - The Original - 325 Mills Ave., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517. Authentic Cajun cuisine and live traditional Cajun music nightly & weekend lunch.  (800) 634-9880 (LA), (800) 422-2586 (US).

BRIDGE CITY
Bridge City Gumbo Festival - 1701 Bridge City Ave., Bridge City, LA 70094   (504) 436-4712.

BROUSSARD
B+B Maison d'Andre Billeaud - 203 E. Main St., Broussard, LA 70518. Elegant B&B. Full gourmet breakfast prepared by Chef.   Antique shop on premises. (318) 837-3455, (800) 960-7378.

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Maxie's Mobile Valley & Overnite Park - 4350 Highway 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518. 72 lots with electricity, water and sewage.  (318) 837-6200.

BUNKIE
- GOTTA GET THE TEE SHIRT FROM THIS TOWN
Louisiana Corn Festival - Corn Festival Grounds, Pershing at Lake St., Bunkie, LA 71322   (318) 346-2575.

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The Briarwood Motel Highway - 71 South, Bunkie, LA 318-346-7241

Oakhall Plantation Bed & Breakfast - 171 Plantation Road, Bunkie, LA 318-346-6254

All Star Motel Hwy. - 29 E., Bunkie, LA 318-346-8113

Evergreen Bed & Breakfast - 1419 Hwy. 29 E. ,Bunkie, LA 318-346-2220 1-800-968-0812

The Pope House - Pershing / Walnut - Bunkie, LA 318-346-2299

Bay Hills Resort & Country Club - RV Park HWY 115, Bunkie, LA 318-346-6245

Lachney's Trailer Park - Orange Street, Bunkie, LA 318-346-2424

BURNSIDE
The Cajun Village - 6482 Hwy. 22 at Hwy. 70, Sorrento, LA 70778. I-10 Exit 182. Restored Acadian buildings from The Great River Road. Unique specialty shops featuring cafe au lait, beignets, food, art, crafts, gifts, antiques, more. Live alligators. Open daily. (800) 460-6815.

Houmas House - 40136 Hwy. 942, Darrow, LA 70725-2302. Greek Revival mansion (1840) surrounded by lush romantic gardens. Tour by guides in antebellum dress. Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte starring Bette Davis was filmed here. (504) 473-7841, New Orleans (504) 522-2262. [We liked this one when we visited it about 4 years ago.]

Tezcuco Plantation - 3138 Hwy. 44, River Road, Darrow, LA 70725. C. 1855 antebellum Greek Revival mansion. Grounds include gardens, chapel, dollhouse, commissary, Civil War & African-American museum, antique & gift shop.   (504) 562-3929.

B+B Tezcuco Plantation - 3138 Hwy. 44, River Rd., Darrow, LA 70725. Meaning “resting place.” Stay with us in your own c. 1855 cottage  . (504) 562-3929.

The Cabin - P.O. Box 85, Burnside, LA 70738. Original slave cabin, 150 years old. Fine Cajun food since 1973. Seafood, world-famous gumbo, buttermilk pie. I-10 Exit 182 at corner Hwys. 22 & 44. (504) 473-3007.

BUSH
Pontchartrain Vineyards - Guests are welcome to visit the winery, tasting room, visitors center and vineyards. They provide distinctive regional wines to complement the extraordinary cuisine of Louisiana.  Their wines are available at many local markets and make great souvenirs to bring home to your friends. 

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CAMERON
Cameron Parish Tourist Commission - P.O. Box 388, Cameron, LA 70631. Thirty-six miles of accessible beaches, wildflowers, four wildlife refuges, swimming, hunting, fishing, crabbing, shelling, bird-watching,  (318) 775-5493.

CANKTON
See the town of Scott.

CARENCRO
Enola Prudhomme's Cajun Cafe  - 4676 N.E. Evangeline Thruway, Carencro, LA 70520  (318) 896-3646, (318) 896-7964.

CALLOWAY CORNERS
Calloway Corners Bed & Breakfast - P.O. Box 85, Calloway Corners, LA 71073-0085. Home of Harlequin's “Calloway Corners” romance series. (800) 851-1088.

CLOUTIERVILLE
Kate Chopin House - 243 Hwy 495, Cloutierville, Louisiana Telephone: (318)379-2233

CHAUVIN
LUMCON: Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium - 8124 Hwy. 56, Chauvin, LA 70344.  This marine science laboratory specializes in marine science research and education. It's fleet of vessels includes a 105-foot oceanographic ship. (504) 851-2800.

CoCo Marina - 106 Pier 56, Chauvin, LA 70344. Well known restaurant and charter fishing outpost and full service marina.  RV hook-ups, store, boat launch, fishing, gasoline. (504) 594-6626.

COCODRIE
Sportsman's Paradise Motel, Restaurant & Marina - 6830 Hwy. 56, Chauvin, LA 70344.  (504) 594-2414.

COLUMBIA
Town of Columbia - P.O. Box 10, Columbia, LA 71418   Unique downtowns on the Ouachita River offers antiques, museums, tea rooms, and saloons. (318) 649-2138.

Boeuf Wildlife Management Area - Caldwell Parish, 10 miles southeast of Columbia. 48,504 acres of low-lying woodland. Birding, day hikes, canoeing, boating, hunting, fishing, trapping. Campgrounds, water, boat ramps. (318) 757-4571.

Martin Homeplace - P.O. Box 196, Hwy. 165, Columbia, LA 71418. Two-story circa 1878 farm house, restored to house the LA Art & Folk Museum and LA Art & Folk Festival, held second weekend in Oct. Original outbuildings, separate kitchen. (318) 649-6722.

COVINGTON
St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission - 600 N. Highway 190, Ste. 15, Covington, LA 70433  (985) 892-0520 ext. 085, (800) 634-9443

For Good Hotels in Covington - CLICK HERE

Covington, Louisiana, Community Pages - has lot of restaurant info and recipes

St. Tammany Parish Fair - 1304 N. Columbia St., Covington, LA 70431-2554. County Fair. First weekend in Oct. Midway, rodeo, pageants, mini-farm, crafts, family entertainment. Commercial, home economics, livestock and agricultural exhibits. (985) 892-2208, (985) 892-8421.

Lake Ramsey Savannah Wildlife Management Area - Longleaf pine, flatwood, savannah (grassland). 796 acres in St. Tammany Parish, 7 miles northwest of Covington. Managed to restore original ecosystem. Day-hiking, watchable wildlife, hunting. (504) 765-2821.

St. Tammany Refuge - 1600 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112. North shore of Lake Pontchartrain, between Covington & Slidell. Accessible by boat & road. Water fowl, seabirds, shorebirds, wading birds, fishing, crabbing. (504) 568-5885.

St. Tammany Tour Guide Association - 19162 Million Dollar Rd., Covington, LA 70433. Step-on guide service for St.Tammany Parish, New Orleans and Plantation Country  (985) 892-1332, (800) 634-9443.

Best Western Northpark Inn - 625 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, LA 70433.  (800) 528-1234.

Holiday Inn Covington - 501 North Hwy. 190, Covington, LA 70433. Exit 63B.   (985) 892-3580.

Historic Downtown Covington - 434 N. Theard, Covington, LA 70433. Shop our Historic District   (985) 892-1873.

Land-O-Pines Family Campground - 17145 Million Dollar Rd., Covington, LA 70435. Open year round. Full hook-ups, electricity, water, showers, laundry, pool, waterslide, mini-golf, store, LP gas, sanitary station, pavilions, game room, planned activities. (985) 892-6023

CROWLEY
Acadia Parish Convention & Visitors Commission - 114 East First St., Crowley, LA 70527  (318) 783-2108.

Crowley Hotel Links - CLICK HERE

Rice Palace - 2015 N. Cherokee Dr., Crowley, LA 70527. Rice Palace Restaurant, Sports Bar, C-Store. Featuring family dining, grocery, fuel stop. Open 24 hours a day  (318) 783-3001.

CUT OFF
[the name makes you want a tee shirt from this town]
Louisiana Catalog Store - 14839 West Main at West 70th St., Bayouside, Cut Off, LA 70345-9436. Bayouside home of Cajun films & exhibits. Huge gift shop offers widest selection of Louisiana books, music, videos, folk art, & souvenirs! Free catalog! (504) 632-4100, (800) 375-4100. e-mail: lacat@bayoufolk.com

Cajun Heritage Festival - 209 Sunny Acres, Lockport, LA 70394. Louisiana's woodcarving and boat building competition featured with fine food and crafts. (504) 532-5380, 632-4183, 475-6257.

Hassell House Bed & Breakfast - 550 East 74th St., Cut Off, LA 70345. Luxury Accommodations. 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, can accommodate up to six people, fully equipped kitchen, peaceful on 27-acre Cajun wilderness. (504) 632-8088.

CYPREMORT POINT
Marsh Island Wildlife Refuge - Rt. 4, Box 78, New Iberia, LA 70560. The island off the coast of Iberia Parish is primarily brackish marsh managed for seabirds, shore birds, wading birds, and waterfowl. Access by boat only. Birding, fishing, crabbing, castnetting. (318) 373-0032.

DELACROIX
Escape Fishing Charters - 210 Blackfin Cove, Slidell, LA 70458.  Inland and coastal for trout and redfish, tackle provided. 4 persons max. USCG licensed. Capt. Tim Ursin, Sr. (504) 643-5905.

DELCAMBRE
Delcambre Shrimp Festival & Fair Association - P.O. Box 286, Delcambre, LA 70528. 3rd full weekend in August. Fais-do-do; Free; Live Music; Carnival; Bingo; Various Shrimp Dishes; Pageants; Blessing of the Fleet; Shrimp Cookoff   (318) 364-0780, (318) 685-2653.

DENHAM SPRINGS
Baton Rouge KOA Campground - 7628 Vincent Rd., Denham Springs, LA 70726. 7 miles east of Baton Rouge.   (504) 664-7281.

Denham Springs, Louisiana Hotel Links

DERIDDER
Beauregard Tourist Commission - 624 High School Drive, DeRidder, LA 70634  West Louisiana Canoe Country (318) 463-5534, (800) 738-5534.

DEQUINCY
DeQuincy Railroad Museum - P.O. Box 997, Lake Charles Avenue, DeQuincy, LA 70633. Vintage caboose, steam engine, mechanical watchmakers exhibit. Artifacts in 1923 KCS Depot. National Register of Historic Places (318) 786-7113.

Louisiana Railroad Days Festival - 300 Holly St., DeQuincy, LA 70633. Held at DeQuincy Railroad Museum. Second weekend in April,  (318) 786-8241, (504) 786-2823.

DES ALLEMANDS
Louisiana Catfish Festival - P.O. Box 767, Hwy. 631, St. Gertrude Catholic Church Grounds, Des Allemands, LA 70030. 5K race, catfish cooking & eating contest, continuous live entertainment, games, rides  Second weekend in July. (504) 758-7542.

DESTREHAN
Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival - 13034 River Rd., P.O. Box 5, Destrehan, LA 70047    (504) 764-9315.

Destrehan Plantation - 13034 River Rd., P.O. Box 5, Destrehan, LA 70047. Built 1787 it is the oldest documented plantation house in lower Mississippi Valley, magnificent live oaks  (504) 764-9315, (504) 524-5522.

DONALDSONVILLE
St. Jude Chapel - P.O. Box 151, Hwy. 1 South, Donaldsonville, LA 70346-0151.  (504) 473-6337.

Donaldsonville, Louisiana Hotel Links

Chef John Folse's Lafitte's Landing Restaurant - Hwy. 70 Sunshine Bridge Access Rd., Donaldsonville, LA 70346.   Cajun/Creole cuisine.  (504) 473-1232.

Ruggiero's on the Avenue - 206 Railroad Ave., Donaldsonville, LA 70346. Casual dining  (504) 473-8476.

DOYLINE
Lake Bistineau State Park - P.O. Box 589, Doyline, LA 71023. Set in the heart of a pine forest, the park features fishing, swimming and picnicking and has a nature trail for hikers. (318) 745-3503.

ELIZABETH
West Bay Wildlife Management Area - Allen Parish near Elizabeth. 62,115 acres primarily pine plantations with scattered hardwood areas. Hunting, day-hiking, watchable wildlife. Campsites/water. (318) 491-2575.

EPPS
Poverty Point State Commemorative Area - P.O. Box 276, Epps, LA 71237. The main trade and ceremonial center of a prehistoric Indian culture which flourished more than three thousand years ago. (318) 926-5492.

EUNICE
K B O N A radio station in Eunice that plays of mostly Louisiana music. They broadcast on the web. They have a good links page also.

Eunice, Louisiana Hotels Links

Liberty Theatre/City of Eunice - 200 West Park Ave., Eunice, LA 70535. A live radio show is broadcast every Saturday night featuring Cajun & Zydeco music in Grand Ole Opry format. French is the language of the night. (318) 457-7389.

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - 250 W. Park Ave., Eunice, LA 70535. Depicts the heritage of the Prairie Acadians, shaped by the region's lush grasslands, ideal for raising crops and grazing cattle. Artifacts, exhibits and live demonstrations portray aspects of the unique culture. (318) 457-8490.

Best Western Eunice - 1531 West Laurel Ave., Eunice, LA 70535   (318) 457-2800.

Howard's Inn Motel - Hwy. 190 East, Eunice, LA 70535   (318) 457-2066.

B+B Potier's Prairie Cajun Inn and Gifts - 110 West Park Ave., Eunice, LA 70535. Unique Cajun Bed & Breakfast suites. (318) 457-0440.

B+B The Seale Guesthouse - 121 Seale Lane, Eunice, LA 70535 Secluded turn-of-century inn  (318) 457-3753.

FARMERVILLE
Lake D'Arbonne State Park - P.O. Box 236, Farmerville, LA 71241. Features excellent fishing and water sports on a man-made lake. Record bass and crappie have been caught in the lake. (318) 368-2086.

D'Arbonne Lake Motel - 101 Dori Dr., Farmerville, LA 71241 (318) 368-2236.

FERRIDAY
Ferriday, is the birthplace and home of the rock and roll pianist and singer, Jerry Lee Lewis.

Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge - P.O. Box 1772, Ferriday, LA 71334. Features deer hunting with bow and muzzleloader. Limited small game hunting. (318) 992-5261.

Red River Wildlife Management Area - Concordia Parish, 35 miles south of Ferriday. 35,043 acres of mixed hardwood bottomland forest. Hunting, day-hiking, birding, fishing. Nature trail, campgrounds, water. (318) 757-4571.

FLORIEN
Toro Hills Resort - Hwy. 171 South, Florien, LA 71429   (800) 533-5031.

FOLSOM
Global Wildlife Center - 26389 Hwy. 40, Folsom, LA 70437. 900 acres, more than 1000 free-ranging animals representing 50 species. 11/2-hour guided wagon tours. You feed the animals.   (985) 624-WILD.

Little River Bluffs - P.O. Box 1466, Folsom, LA 70437. Secluded chalet cottage rental on artesian river/white sand. 50 acres forest. Stocked pond. Nature preserve. (985) 796-5257.

FRANKLIN
City of Franklin - Tourism Information Center - 300 Iberia St., Franklin, LA 70538. Located in the Historic District, contains 420 noteworthy structures, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.   (318) 828-6347, (800) 962-6889.

Franklin Hotel Links

Cypremort Point State Park - 306 Beach Lane, Franklin, LA 70538. A favorite spot for sailboating, swimming and fishing. It has a man-made beach in the heart of a natural marsh. (318) 867-4510.

House of Needlework - 610 St. Mary 131, Franklin, LA 70538. Five generations of fine needlework dating from 1829 displayed on original antique furnishings. Hooked rugs, hand-painted quilts, needlepoint, crewel, knitting. (318) 836-5442.

Oaklawn Manor Plantation - 3296 East Oaklawn Dr. (off Irish Bend Rd.), Franklin, LA 70538. Antebellum (c. 1837) Greek Revival mansion surrounded by landscaped gardens and the state's largest oak grove. Original Audubon prints and carved waterfowl collection on display. (318) 828-0434, (318) 828-2290.

Forest Restaurant - Hwy. 182, Franklin, LA 70538. Exit Franklin 3211 off of Hwy. 90. Fine Cajun dining  (318) 828-1810.

Magnolia Restaurant - Highway 90 at Northwest Boulevard - P.O. Box 569, Franklin, LA 70538. Featuring Cajun home-cooking  (318) 828-0130.

FRANKLINTON
Mile Branch Settlement - Washington Parish Fairgrounds, Franklinton, LA 70438. 20+ authentic pioneer cabins dating to mid-1800s: gristmill, general store, school, church,crafts, syrup, lye soap, cracklin's and much more! (504) 839-5822.

Washington Parish Fair Association - 820 11th Ave., Franklinton, LA 70438. World's largest fair! Wednesday-Saturday, third weekend in October; midway, PRCA rodeo, authentic pioneer settlement, agricultural, educational and commercial exhibits. Nationally known entertainment. (504) 839-5822.