Location: Thibodaux
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What to do and see in Thibodaux, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Thibodaux (/ˈtɪbədoʊ/ TIB-ə-doh) is a city in and the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States, along the banks of Bayou Lafourche in the northwestern part of the parish. The population was 14,567 at the 2010 census. Thibodaux is a principal city of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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1. Acadian Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Worth a visit to learn about the sights and life in the area.
Reviewed By travelerS_Korea - S.Korea
The center offers a range of tours, in addition to their displays of Acadian life in this part of Louisiana. I especially liked the boats hand-hewn from large logs that are displayed, and there are recordings of Acadians speaking their version of French, which is pretty difficult to understand even if you speak standard French (many locals speak a sort of "dialect," which will take a while to get comfortable with). On Monday evenings they have a Cajun jam, which was interesting as the types of songs, the varieties of accordions used and some other aspects of their history were mentioned, including the attempt by Huey Long to suppress the French language (and the German as well). Now French-immersion schools are throughout New Orleans and elsewhere, so clearly a cultural corner has been turned. There's a nice board walk with seats along the bayou, with varieties of ducks and occasional other critters to see.
2. Houma Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Overall Ratings
5 based on 79 reviews
Less than an hour south of New Orleans, the Houma area offers authentic Cajun Culture, outdoor adventure, beautiful views of the bayou, world-class fishing, and mouth-watering cuisine. The Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is your first stop for information on Louisiana's Bayou Country and making the most out of your stay.
Reviewed By 56Model - Clanton, Alabama
We had a wonderful weekend in Houma just riding through the wetlands and Geocaching. We enjoyed much good food and our hotel was excellent.
3. Donner-Peltier Distillers
Overall Ratings
5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By jeffisoutnow - Saint David, Maine
Donner-Peltier Distillery is a small distillery specializing in using local products to make quality spirits. We were given a tasting of the products and a tour and it was very interesting. Their vodka and rum are top shelf but their gin is world class. I have never tasted a gin so smooth and it's 96 proof. I won't give up the secret ingredient, you have to go yourself. And don't miss the story of the Rou ga rou!
4. Bayou Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 3o5momwils - Thibodaux, Louisiana
I love this museum! Fun for young children. Explore a life sized cane harvester, a shrimp boat replica, a 2 level mini sized offshore platform complete with slide down and 1 1/2 story lookout, a lazy river with pop up bubbles to put your head into, giant bubble makers and get inside of a bubble too, crawling tunnels with secret doors, dress-up costumes and stage for performing, mardi gras bead toss, glass bottle xylophone, play grocery shopping, Cajun cottage with play appliances, food and dishes, and a pirate treasure dig! Whew! So much to do. There's a life sized house simulator for fire safety with sheriff's deputy presentation. Don't forget the best kids gift shop EVER (includes some adult handmade jewelry and Cajun party items)!!! Loved the gift shop!
5. Laurel Valley Village
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Cat1953 - Paducah, Kentucky
The Laurel Valley General Store has a hodge podge of antiques and local craft items. Lots of old machinery in the back with a variety of animals on property. They have the old locomotive with a Waukesha engine that was used to haul sugar cane. The best part was traveling the road beside the store to the plantation. Even though you need to stay on the road as that part of the planation is not open for tours, you can see the sugar cane fields and the slave cabins. Even though the cabins are not maintained like those on the big, fancy plantations, it's amazing to see the durability of cypress wood.
6. E. D. White Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Cat1953 - Paducah, Kentucky
Visiting a smaller plantation showed a different and interesting perspective. Our guide said he was just filling in, but I can't imagine the regular guide doing any better! He was very knowledgeable about the property and delightful to talk with. Particularly enjoyed his memories of growing up on the river. This property has to be a gem for the locals...with this site sharing with the community for children's and school activities.
7. St. John's Historic Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and created in 1843, many historically significant figures are buried here. A peaceful oasis, this Cemetery is more along the lines of a sculpture garden than a cemetery. Guided Tours are available through the NPS via the Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve. Contact the Acadian Cultural Center at 314 St. Mary St. Thibodaux 985-448-1375.
Reviewed By Taylor B - Chicago, Illinois
On our travels, my wife and I always are fascinated by historic cemeteries, from Arlington to Hollywood to Boot Hill. St. John's Historic Cemetery is described as "a peaceful oasis more along the lines of a sculpture garden than a cemetery." Located at 718 Jackson Street in Thibodaux, Louisiana, it was created in 1843 from Ridgefield Plantation. The perimeter is marked by live oak trees planted in the 1850s. Among the historically significant figures buried on the property include a former Louisiana governor, a chief justice, a Confederate general, 19th century plantation owners, politicians, veterans of the War of 1812 and the Civil War and World War I and World War II, even an early missionary to Japan. Many of the marble tombstones and crypts and mausoleums were hued by skilled craftsmen and date to the 1800s. The cemetery is adjacent to St. John's Episcopal Church, whose cornerstone was laid by Bishop Leonidas K. Polk on February 9, 1843. It is the oldest remaining church building of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana west of the Mississippi River. The church and cemetery were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
8. Purple Penguin Art Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By RovingProfessor - Thibodaux, Louisiana
Something fun to do in Thibodaux. Fun for the whole family. You can buy art here or create your own. Children are able to paint, create, stain glass etc. Adults can also do the same and even take part in one of those corks and canvasses deals that the ladies love.
In the short list of things to do in Thibodaux, Purple Penguin is near the top.
9. Martha Sowell Utley Memorial Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By RovingProfessor - Thibodaux, Louisiana
There are not too many places to hang out in Thibodaux that don’t involve eating or drinking. When the temperatures outside get too hot for you, stop by the library on 5th street to soak in some AC and Hemingway and Rolling Stone magazine. I like to come here to read the papers and magazines, and check out a book and DVD. There are worse things you can do in Thibodaux.
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