The 5 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana (LA)

September 25, 2021 Brain Ambrose

The crawfish capital of the world, Breaux Bridge is a great place to explore authentic Cajun culture in southern Louisiana. With its relaxing atmosphere, quaint downtown streets and traditional Cajun and funky Zydeco music, it's the perfect culturally-rich getaway. Sample unusual local specialties such as seafood gumbo, gateau syrup cakes or sweet dough pies. The more adventurous can try alligator steak.
Restaurants in Breaux Bridge

1. Lake Martin

1209 Rookery Rd, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517-7424
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5.0 based on 382 reviews

Lake Martin

This small lake contains an enormous amount and variety of wild animals and birds.

Reviewed By HELUIN - Norfolk, United States

A quiet and interesting boat trip alongside alligators, blue herons, aigrettes and nutria! I recommend at sunset especially for pictures.

2. Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours

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Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED: Please call prior to confirm a tour is departing at a scheduled time. Swamp Tour Times: 8am, 9:30am, 11am, 1pm, 4pm, 6pm Located in Breaux Bridge near Lafayette, LA, Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours guided eco boat rides offer insight into Lake Martin's swamp, St. Martin Parish's hidden jewel. Please call for reservation because tour times vary. This professionally guided swamp tour will take you safely through cypress trees and tupelo gum trees draped in Spanish moss. This swamp is home to 205 different species of birds, and inhabits some of the largest alligators you will ever see up close and personal! We are open year round, 7 days a week. We are the only swamp tour at Lake Martin to provide indoor air-conditioned clean restrooms, souvenir shop, including cold drinks, hot dogs, sandwiches, nachos, ice cream, and New Orleans' snowballs! Outdoor covered deck provides seating areas overlooking the water, inside seating areas with A/C, big screen TVs - just to name a few amenities. Come hang out with us for an afternoon and join us on a Cajun Swamp Tour that you will remember for years to come! We can accommodate large groups. Photographers, bring your cameras!

3. Cajun Country Swamp Tours

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Cajun Country Swamp Tours

TripAdvisor Hall of fame member does insightful eco-swamp tours by local Cajun guides well educated in local culture and natural history. Tours are conducted thru an area well known for its scenic beauty and wildlife with emphasis on natural history, geology and culture of the swamp. Tours are by appointment in a large open crawfish skiff, powered by very quiet environmentally friendly outboard motor. Tours are done 7 days a week and most holidays.

4. Swamp Tours of Acadiana

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Swamp Tours of Acadiana

Come by Lake Martin and get a guided 2 hour tour and see all the great animals, and scenery that Louisiana has to offer. Plus you will get a friendly, entertaining tour guide to show you what Louisiana culture is all about!! We also offer private tours for just your party! Photographers and families love this amenity!!

5. The Atchafalaya Experience

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The Atchafalaya Experience

This swamp tour is for photographers, birders and lovers of nature who appreciate seeing Louisiana's answer to the Grand Canyon, "The Atchafalaya." Louisiana's Atchafalaya is North America's largest river swamp and ranks among the top 10 wilderness areas in the United States. The vistas have the appearance of pristine cypress and mixed wood swamp.

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