Bayou Teche Brewing is one of Louisiana’s leading microbreweries, with ales designed to pair with the area’s local cuisine. Open 6 days a week, you can sample these ales in the taproom or take a tour of the brewery in English or French. Kick up your heels every Saturday with live Cajun and zydeco music or stop by on Sunday to observe or take part in a jam session. Don’t forget to try a wood-fired pizza while you’re there.

Sunday 11am-6pm |  Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-8pm | Friday-Saturday 12pm-9pm
Free admission
337-754-5122
1002 Noth Lane, Arnaudville

Snack while you shop at The Kitchen Shop. Chef Nancy is famous for her pastries, including sweet dough pies, scones, cookies, crawfish pies, and especially Gateau Na Na, a pecan tart. The shop also has a great selection of specialty wines, dip mixes, cooking ware, and Louisiana-themed gifts.

Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
337-662-3500
296 Martin Luther King Drive, Grand Coteau

Tour the spice house responsible for local favorites including Zydeco Chop Chop, Slap Ya Mama, Cajun Blast, and Tipsy Chicken. Make your own blend and have it packaged with your own label. What a great souvenir!

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
800-578-0130
229 Wartell Avenue, Opelousas

Tony Chachere’s is a household name for a reason! Shop for their famous Creole Seasoning and the many other items in the seasoning family. The general store also carries many Louisiana-themed items which make for the perfect gift or souvenir. Tours of the production facility are also available.

Monday – Friday 9am-4pm | Production viewing Monday-Thursday only
337-948-6001
5604 I-49 North Service Road, Opelousas

A must-try is the boudin stuffed chicken wings from DezMeaux’s Boudin. It’s a local favorite! Tip: order ahead. This place sells out fast!

Wednesday – Saturday 8am-5pm | Sunday 9am-2pm | Times can vary. Check Facebook for updates.
337-678-1740
711 East Vine Street, Opelousas
DezMeaux’s Facebook Page

Try a traditional, folded sweet dough pie at this family run business with 50 years of experience. All pies are made with natural ingredients and served warm and fresh. Favorites include yam, coconut, apple, lemon, fig, and strawberry.

Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm | Saturday 10am-2pm
337-948-4553
430 East Grolee Street, Opelousas

The legendary Billy’s Boudin & Cracklin serves a variety of boudin, including crawfish boudin, as well as boudin balls, some stuffed with pepper jack cheese. And don’t forget to try their delicious cracklins! Tip: they’ll also ship boudin and cracklins to your door!

Monday-Friday 7:30am-6pm | Saturday 8am-5pm | Sunday 8am-2pm
337-942-9150
904 Short Vine Street, Opelousas

Visit Louisiana’s largest meat processing facility and don’t forget to bring your ice chest! Specialty meats include alligator, stuffed chicken, lamb, tasso, sausage, crawfish tails, bacon, and all natural, grass-fed products from local farms. Boudin king cake available in season.

Monday-Friday 6am-6pm | Saturday 6am-2pm | Sunday 8am-2pm
337-546-6042
1230 West Laurel Avenue, Eunice

This center focuses on sharing the history and cultural traditions of the Prairie Acadians, French-speaking farmers who settled in the area. Discover the secrets of Cajun cooking with a demonstration and tasting. Get there early for a quilting demonstration and live Cajun music and dance lessons.

Temporarily Closed

Saturday 10am-6pm | Cooking Demo begins at 4pm
Free admission
337-457-8499
250 West Park Avenue, Eunice

Tip: Work off the boudin and cracklins at The Liberty Theater’s weekly Rendez-vous des Cajuns. This live radio show, emceed in French and English, is on every Louisiana music fan’s bucket list. Every Saturday, in the Prairie Home Companion format, the show hosts a different Cajun, zydeco, or Creole music band. The show takes place every Saturday, immediately following the cooking demo.

Temporarily Closed

Saturday 6-7:30pm | $5 admission
337-457-7389
200 West Park Avenue, Eunice