16 Dec 2019

Opelousas Little Theatre

2022-09-23T14:26:06-05:00

This unsuspecting 1880’s era church has housed hundreds of plays in Opelousas since the Opelousas Little Theatre, a group formed in 1939, made it their home in 1959. The theatre is kept alive by a small group of ferverently dedicated individuals that range from teenagers to decades long members. With plays ranging from Christmas classics to the wonderous world of Lewis Caroll, these local players will put their heart and soul on the stage for its audience. Tours are available by Dana Reed the theatre’s Volunteer Director. Call the number for more information.

Opelousas Little Theatre2022-09-23T14:26:06-05:00
13 Dec 2019

Ahart Field Airport

2024-01-31T11:14:08-06:00

This Opelousas airport–located just 30 minutes outside of Lafayette–services general aviation as well as corporate and military aircraft. With a pilot’s lounge, $2 waffles on Saturday mornings from 8am-12pm, family-friendly air exhibitions, fly-in events, competitive gas prices as well as their uncontrolled airspace, this airport has something for pilots everywhere.

With their Young Eagles introductory plane rides, tours, and future exhibits, this airport is at the forefront of meeting the growing demand for pilots and air mechanics by sparking their imagination with these immersive activities. Check out their facebook for upcoming events or our Where to Stay Page to find the best stay when you fly in.

  • Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm | Saturday 8am-12pm | Sunday Closed

  • 337-407-1551

  • 299 Hanger Road, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570

Arhart Airport, Opelousas, Louisiana
Arhart Airport, Opelousas, Louisiana
Arhart Airport, Opelousas, Louisiana

Ahart Field Airport2024-01-31T11:14:08-06:00
23 Sep 2019

Clovis Crawfish Statue

2020-01-28T16:19:18-06:00

Mary Alice Fontenot’s beloved children’s story character now has a permanent spot in his hometown of Eunice right outside the Eunice Depot Museum as well as the Cajun French Music Hall of Fame Museum. Clovis Crawfish stands proudly as a testament to the children’s books Fontenot brought to life that has taught to the world since 1961 a wonderful understanding of the Cajun French language as well as the colorful characters that populate her worlds.

  • Open 24 hours

  • 337-457-6540

  • 220 S C C Duson Street, Eunice, LA 70535

Clovis Crawfish Statue2020-01-28T16:19:18-06:00
9 Sep 2019

Leonville Teche Kiosk

2020-01-28T16:29:38-06:00

This informational kiosk, located in Leonville mere steps away from Champagne’s Marche, is one of many along the Teche, and one of two within St. Landry Parish. It details the winding path of the legendary bayou with stories of those who call it their home.

These kiosks were lovingly made by the stewards of the Bayou Teche, the TECHE Project. You can learn more about the TECHE Project’s mission, and the history of the Tech itself, at the TECHE Project’s website.

Teche Project Kiosk, Leonville, Louisiana
Teche Project Kiosk, Leonville, Louisiana
Teche Project Kiosk, Leonville, Louisiana

Leonville Teche Kiosk2020-01-28T16:29:38-06:00
6 Sep 2019

Port Barre Teche Kiosk

2021-01-25T11:59:48-06:00

Here at the birthplace of the Bayou Teche in Port Barre, erected by the dedicated caretakers of the waterway at T.E.C.H.E. Project, stands a guiding kiosk. This structure is one of many along the Teche, and one of two within St. Landry Parish itself. It details the winding path of the legendary bayou with stories of those who call it their home.

Grab your boat or kayak and explore the start of the Teche with this kiosk as your guide.

Bayou Teche, Port Barre, Louisiana
Bayou Teche, Port Barre, Louisiana
Bayou Teche, Port Barre, Louisiana

Port Barre Teche Kiosk2021-01-25T11:59:48-06:00
31 Jan 2019

Cajun Customized Excursions

2024-09-20T15:42:14-05:00

Enjoy a personalized nature adventure with Cajun Customized Excursions in Arnaudville. Hop aboard the “Miss Marie”, their deep woods excursion vessel and venture into a world only accessible by small boat. The Atchafalaya Basin and its unique ecosystem are at your fingertips with Captain Mark Allemond, a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain of more than twenty-five years!

A native of the Henderson, Louisiana area and knowledgeable of the regional waterways, Mark will share in French or English, his lifelong nature experiences with you as well as first-hand stories about the ways of life in the swamps and bayous of South Louisiana. Depending on your area of interest within the Atchafalaya River Basin, your excursion can be customized to how much time you have to spend with them or the specific aspect of nature that you would like to experience.

Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.

Cajun Excursions, Arnaudville, Louisiana
Cajun Excursions, Arnaudville, Louisiana
Cajun Excursions, Arnaudville, Louisiana
Cajun Customized Excursions2024-09-20T15:42:14-05:00
21 Dec 2018

Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House

2020-01-28T16:37:33-06:00

Since 1938, Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau has helped form the spirituality of many individuals and is a point of interest that can only be found here, in St. Landry Parish. Through offering one of a kind religious retreats for men, women, and couples, this Spanish mission-style facility offers an experience unlike any other in the state.

Other amenities of the Retreat House include a library, a newly renovated chapel, private baths, and serene, secluded landscaped grounds.

Ici on parle francais. French is spoken here.

Our Lady of the Oaks, Grand Coteau, LA
Our Lady of the Oaks, Grand Coteau, LA
Our Lady of the Oaks, Grand Coteau, LA
Our Lady of the Oaks, Grand Coteau, LA
Our Lady of the Oaks, Grand Coteau, LA
Our Lady of the Oaks, Grand Coteau, LA

Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House2020-01-28T16:37:33-06:00
11 Sep 2018

Teche Vermilion Pumping Station

2020-01-23T13:58:22-06:00

To the diverse people who live here, bayous are essential to the quality of life, not just a waterway or means of travel, but important to industries, a form of recreation, and an unscathed natural beauty. They provide great fishing spots for outdoor enthusiasts and allow for kayak and canoe races and even festivals to be held year-round. The Teche-Vermilion Pumping station, located in Krotz Springs, Louisiana, was designed to help restore water quality and quantity, protect the regional groundwater supply, and to provide additional water for irrigation. It is vital to keeping these bayous clean and prevents stagnation. The pumps also service boats and other small vessels when the water level is too low to launch. Learn more about Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District and take a personalized tour of the pumping station. You’ll understand the importance of the pumps to our waterways and our people.

This attraction is on the Atchafalaya Water Heritage Trail. Learn more at Waterheritage.Atchafalaya.org.

  • Guided tours are available by appointment only.

  • 7644 Highway 105, Krotz Springs, Louisiana 70750

  • Free Admission

  • Allot 45 minutes for a guided tour of the facility.

  • Bus parking is available.

  • 337-233-6902 or 337-566-8927

Teche-Vermillion Pumping Station, Krotz Springs, Louisiana
Teche-Vermillion Pumping Station, Krotz Springs, Louisiana
Teche-Vermillion Pumping Station, Krotz Springs, Louisiana

Teche Vermilion Pumping Station2020-01-23T13:58:22-06:00
11 Sep 2018

Art Box Studio & Gallery

2024-10-21T14:59:04-05:00

Neketta Guillory, the owner of Art Box Studio, is a native of St. Landry Parish and has been an art instructor for over a decade in Opelousas, Louisiana. Her style is vibrant and bold with a blend of influences from her mentor, John T. Scott, a New Orleans-based artist, and her time spent in West Africa. Her work can be viewed and purchased in the gallery next door or you can take lessons from Neketta herself in the studio.

The Art Box offers a wide variety of top-notch services, such as open studio times, poetry readings, music events, private arts and crafts lessons, and a selection of other hands-on learning experiences for adults and children. Check the calendar for lessons or book for a private party. The studio can take groups of up to 16.

Artbox, Opelousas, Louisiana
Artbox, Opelousas, Louisiana
Artbox, Opelousas, Louisiana

Art Box Studio & Gallery2024-10-21T14:59:04-05:00
24 Jul 2018

Zydeco Music Exhibit

2020-01-28T10:30:54-06:00

This is the perfect attraction for zydeco music fans. The Zydeco Music Exhibit is in Opelousas, Louisiana the birthplace of Grammy award-winning, zydeco legends such as Terrance Simien and Clifton Chenier. Interpretive panels display a musical timeline beginning with early la-la and the musicians who would later influence zydeco music. This presentation includes seven panels total, that display the legends of zydeco, the history, and information on how Creole sounds developed from the colonial period to the present in South Louisiana.

You can find the Zydeco Music Exhibit at Le Vieux Village Heritage Park, an attraction featuring Opelousas’ most historic places. The exhibit is housed in the Opelousas Visitor Center, also known as the Jarrell House. The center also houses the Jim Bowie Display and a gift store featuring local artwork, cookbooks, and souvenirs.

Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.

Le Vieux Village Heritage Park in Opelousas, Louisiana
The Whiteville Schoolhouse at Le Vieux Village Heritage Park in Opelousas, Louisiana
Le Vieux Village in Opelousas, Louisiana
Zydeco Music Exhibit2020-01-28T10:30:54-06:00

St. Landry Parish Visitor Center
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

337.948.8004
978 Kennerson Road (I-49 exit 23)
P.O. Box 1415 • Opelousas, LA 70570

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