Museums
History BuffOak Alley Plantation
$25–$50Historic Mississippi River plantation famous for its quarter-mile canopy of live oaks and Big House tours.
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SightseeingLocal GemOutdoor Adventure
Houma Area
Houma Area is a sightseeing stop in Houma, LA, part of the New Orleans guide. Cost: free.
114 Tourist Drive, Gray, LA 70359 · Houma, LA
Why you should go…
The Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau markets Louisiana's Bayou Country from its visitor center in Gray, less than an hour southwest of New Orleans. The center features interactive exhibits and staff who help plan swamp tours, fishing trips and stops on the Bayou Country Crawfish Trail. The bureau promotes Cajun food, music and festivals throughout the Houma area.
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- #cajun culture
- #bayou
- #family
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