Area Attractions

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Laurel Valley Village: A Rural Life Sugar Plantation Museum

Located in the center of Laurel Valley Plantation on Bayou Lafourche about two miles below Thibodaux, it is the site of the largest intact remaining turn-of-the-century sugar plantation complex in the southern United States. It’s “a rare opportunity” as an historical monument for South Louisiana.

Location: Highway 308 in Thibodaux
Hours of Operation: 10:30am to 4pm Monday through Sunday
Phone: 985-446-7456
Photo Courtesy of Todd Roussell

Jean Lafitte Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center

The Jean Lafitte Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center is home to the French heritage of the Thibodaux area. The Cultural Center also hosts special exhibits.

Location: St. Mary Street in Thibodaux
Phone: 985-448-1375
http://www.nps.gov/jela
Photo Courtesy of Trisha Zeringue Dubina

St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Catholic Church

St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Church is Renaissance Romanesque in design with several major features reflecting architectural design common to churches in Paris and Rome. Note especially the splendid Rose Window in the rear of the church, modeled after the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. The parishioners of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral are proud of their beautiful and historical church. It serves to give glory to God and it serves as a gathering place for prayer and celebration. We invite you to join us.

Location: Canal Boulevard in Thibodaux
Phone: 985-446-1387
http://www.stjoseph-cc.org
Photo Courtesy of St. Joseph Church

E. D. White Historic Site

The Edward Douglas White Historic Site is the home of the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court who was born in Lafourche Parish. E.D. White (1845 – 1921) was an American lawyer and politician, and in 1910 became the only Louisiana justice to be appointed to the post of Chief Justice. The historic site is located just outside of the City Limits of Thibodaux, and recently was extensively restored.

Location: Highway 1, Labadieville, Louisiana
http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/ed_white.htm
Phone: 985-447-0915
Photo Courtesy of Todd Roussell

Bayou Country Children's Museum

The Bayou Country Children's Museum (BCCM) provides area children and families with opportunities for play, learning and creativity in an informal and innovative setting.  Learn about the culture, music, agriculture, food, industry and festivals that make the Cajun culture so unique.  Children can learn as they play on a full-sized sugar cane harvester, spot waterfowl from a duck blind, toss Mardi Gras beads, experience a severe weather simulation and a fire simulation.  They can climb aboard a shrimp boat and oil derrick and so much more.

211 Rue Betancourt, Thibodaux
(985)446-2200
http://www.bayoucountrychildrensmuseum.org

St. John’s Episcopal Church

St. John’s Episcopal Church is the oldest Episcopal church west of the Mississippi River. Consecrated by Bishop Leonidas Polk in 1844, this Episcopal church is noted for Georgian architecture. Polk, fighting bishop of the Confederacy, is buried in adjoining historic cemetery

Location: 718 Jackson Street in Thibodaux
(985) 447-2910
http://www.stjohnsthibodaux.org
Photo Courtesy of Trisha Zeringue Dubina

Dansereau House

Recapture the past in the historic Dansereau House, located in the lush beauty of Southern Louisiana. Built in 1847, the house retains its historic architectural majesty, while being lovingly restored and equipped with the amenities of today. Relax on the veranda or on your balcony and enjoy the beauty of the gardens. Or, stay inside and curl up in one of its many quiet corners with refreshments and a good book. Located in downtown Thibodaux, unique shopping and fine dining are all within walking distance.

www.dansereauhouse.com
506 St. Philip Street, Thibodaux
(98-227-9937

Oak Alley Plantation

Experience a bygone era in the South’s most beautiful setting. Oak Alley Plantation begins with its spectacular trees. A quarter-mile alley of twenty-eight sheltering oaks over 250 years old still greet you today. The present day plantation, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1839 when Southern aristocracy ruled the land.

Location: 3645 Highway 18, Vacherie
Phone: 800-442-5539
http://www.oakalleyplantation.com
Photo Courtesy of Todd Roussell

Historic Downtown Thibodaux

Downtown Thibodaux is center for main events such as Big Boy's Main Street Cookoff, Thibodeauxville Fall Festival, Boogie on the Bayou, Arts Walk and more. Downtown Thibodaux is home to several well-known area restaurants, bars, and small specialty stores and boutiques0. Please call the Chamber office for more information.

http://www.thibodauxmainstreet.org
Phone: 985-446-1187
Photo Courtesy of Todd Roussell

For More Visitor Sites in Lafourche Parish

Visit the Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism:  www.lacajunbayou.com