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Downtown Art Gallery 630
630 Belanger St. Houma 70360.............................. 985-851-2198
Original art by local artists. Located in the heart of Houma's
Historical District. Open Mon - Sat, 1 to 4pm
Edward Douglas (E.D.) White Historic Site
2295 LA Hwy 1, Near Labadieville...............985-447-0915
An antebellum Creole cottage on 6 acres houses exhibits about
the
life of Gov. E.D. White and US Supreme Court Justice E.D.
White II.
Open Tue - Sat, 10am - 4pm
Great Wall, The
Front St., Riverside, Morgan City 70381................. 800-256-2931
21' Seawall with catwalk along the Atchafalaya River.
www.morgancitymainstreet.com
Houma Historic District
500 School St, Houma 70361.................................. 985-873-6890
Walking tour, historic sites, downtown marina, parks, public art,
art
gallery, museums, restaurants, nightlife, shops, theatre, and
various
points of interest.
Houma - Terrebonne Civic Center
346 Civic Center Bl, Houma 70360......................... 985-850-4657
This multi-purpose facility plays host to a wide variety of events
for
all ages including Broadway and family shows, festivals,
exhibits,
concerts and more. www.houmaciviccenter.com
International Petroleum Museum & Exposition
Riverfront, 111 First St, Morgan City 70381..............985-384-3744
Visitors learn about the oil industry, past and present, the
functions
of the oil rig and tales about the industry's beginnings
aboard an
authentic oil rig. One hour tours.
www.rigmuseum.com
Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center
314 St Mary St, Thibodaux 70301............................985-448-1375
Ranger guided boat tours, walking tours, exhibits, artifacts,
videos,
and films, weekly jam sessions featuring local
musicians and
demonstrations frequently scheduled.
Open Mon, 9am - 8pm:
Tue -Thu, 9am - 6pm: Fri -Sun, 9am - 5pm.
www.nps.gov/jela/ |
Laurel Valley Village- Sugar Plantation & Museum
595 LA Hwy 308, South of Thibodaux..................... 985-446-7456
Largest surviving 19th and 20th Century plantation complex left
in
the US. Open Tue - Fri, 10am - 3pm: Sat - Sun, 11am - 3pm.
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON)
8124 Hwy 56, Chauvin 70344................................. 985-851-2800
Includes marine displays, a variety of seashells, aquariums and
observation tower. Free. www.lumcon.edu
Madewood Plantation
4250 Hwy 308, Napoleonville 70390....................... 985-369-7151
This 1846 mansion was part of a sugar cane plantation and
now
a
National Historic Landmark. Bed & breakfast. Open Daily
for
tours,
10am - 4:30pm. Admission. www.madewood.com
Morgan City Historic District Riverfront
Front St. to Federal Ave., and Greenwood to Railroad,
Morgan City 70381..................................................
Twelve-block historic district near the Atchafalaya River.
www.morgancitymainstreet.com
Nicholls State University
Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building
Nicholls State University, Thibodaux 70301............ 985-448-4634
Located in Ellender Memorial Library, hours same as library.
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