Culture & Cuisine
Greenwood Gator Farm
Great Gatsby-style Speakeasy, The Tunnel
Houmas House Estate & Gardens
Jazz & Zydeco Music
Highlights
Vermillionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park
See the traditions of the region’s Acadian, Creole, and Native American communities come alive at this 23-acre immersive museum along the banks of the Bayou Vermilion. Enjoy a fascinating cotton program that details the crop’s historical significance, visit restored 18th- and 19th-century homes, interact with costumed artisans demonstrating timeless crafting techniques, explore the beautiful grounds, and listen to live Cajun and Zydeco music. The hands-on activities, storytelling, and dancing bring the vibrant folklife of Louisiana to life!
Agricultural Adventures
Discover Louisiana's agricultural heart, starting in Baton Rouge with highlights like the LSU Center for River Studies, Capitol Park Museum, and LSU Rural Life Museum, where the state’s rich heritage comes alive. Enjoy a guided hayride through the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens and visit Baton Roots Community Farm to see sustainable farming in action. Learn about sugarcane cultivation at the West Baton Rouge Museum, then continue to Lafayette for a traditional crawfish boil and a farm tour. On Avery Island, explore the making of world-famous TABASCO® hot sauce and savor fresh products at Conrad Rice Mill, America’s oldest working rice mill, on a journey celebrating the flavors and traditions of Louisiana’s vibrant agriculture.
New Orleans School of Cooking
Sit back and enjoy learning the basics of Louisiana cooking! Watch a skilled chef prepare authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine while learning about the dynamic history and tall tales of New Orleans. Sample a variety of colorful and distinct dishes, complemented by local beer or Southern sweet tea, and take a recipe card to impress your friends with these delicious delights back home.
Atchafalaya Basin Airboat Swamp Tour
Climb aboard a covered airboat for a thrilling ride through America’s largest freshwater swamp, the Atchafalaya Basin. Glide past ancient cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, and keep an eye out for wildlife like alligators, turtles, and wading birds in their natural habitat. As we journey into Louisiana’s untamed wilderness, our expert captain details the swamp’s unique ecosystem, history, and cultural significance.