Location: Opelousas
Top Things to do in Opelousas
What to do and see in Opelousas, Louisiana (LA): The Best Things to do
Opelousas (French:les Opelousas) is a small city in and the parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. It lies at the junction of Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 190. The population was 22,860 at the 2000 census. Although the 2006 population estimate was 23,222, a 2004 annexation should have put the city's population above 25,000. In the 2010 census, but the population shrank to 16,634. Opelousas is the principal city for the Opelousas-Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 92,178 in 2008. Opelousas is also the third-largest city in the Lafayette-Acadiana Combined Statistical Area, which has a population of 537,947.
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1. St. Landry Catholic Church
2. Chip’s Daiquiris
3. St. Landry Parish Visitor Center
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
The center, opened in May 2011, not only provides travelers with information on the area, including historic and cultural traditions, but it is one of the first visitor information centers in the state and the southern region that has a focus on sustainability and green construction. The building was designed to show how sustainable practices, both old and new, can work together for the betterment of the region. Sustainable features of the center include a water cistern, wind turbine and photovoltaic panels. Building materials were salvaged during construction to reuse for the creation of an art exhibit and functional pieces to be shown and utilized within the center. This project was completed by area artists, craftsmen and students. Travelers are also introduced to the various ecosystems found within the area. The landscape design plays an integral part in this project utilizing indigenous plantings and trees from St. Landry Parish, reflecting several of Louisiana's ecosystems. Our Our travel counselors are ready to provide group or individual tours of the facility. We look forward to seeing you in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana!
4. Louisiana Orphan Train Museum
5. Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By jhonesnaps63 - Bradenton, United States
Stop at the village and the history was very interesting. The info lady was super nice and very informative.
6. Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
7. Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
8. The Spotted Cat Antiques
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3.5 based on 9 reviews
Spotted Cat Antiques is a unique one of a kind market. We are a 30,000 sq ft. Wonderland.Then theres Cat Alley Architectural Salvage filled with old wood,doors,windows,cypress barn doors,rusty knobs,hinges,etc.If your coming down you must come see what the CAT drug in!
Reviewed By 409gingerg - Baton Rouge, United States
We spent a couple of enjoyable hours walking through the Spotted Cat Sunday afternoon. My husband humors me with these types of shopping trips but he thoroughly enjoyed this stop. The store is huge, the vendors are well organized and the quality of the antiques/merchandise was great. We left with several things. Looking forward to our next trip there. Well worth the stop if you are in the Opelousas area or the drive if you out a bit.
9. Evangeline Downs Event Center
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2.0 based on 2 reviews
The Event Center at Evangeline Downs is the perfect destination for your next big event! This all-new multi-purpose facility can accommodate groups of up to 600 for seated dining events such as receptions, conventions, and seminars; and up to 1200 for gatherings such as indoor music festivals, concerts, family reunions and comedy shows. Has one of the finest banquet services in Acadiana.
10. Opelousas Historic Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
