Most reviewed Points of Interest & Landmarks in Louisiana
4.5French Quarter(22.7k reviews) - Great Entertainment and Drinks Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
A must-see for its high energy and rich history, the French Quarter is New Orleans’ heart and cultural center. Enjoy the lively atmosphere amid magnificent colonial architecture and skilled street performers—and don’t miss the finest galleries in the city and landmarks like the sumptuous St. Louis Cathedral. Linger around till after dark to jam to live jazz in one of the district’s renowned clubs. For a full experience, you can join a food, haunted or jazz tour from a knowledgeable local guide. Book your visit between February and early March to attend the raucous street parties of Mardi Gras. – TripadvisorSee more..
4.5Jackson Square(16.3k reviews) - Beautiful Jackson Square Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
This historic landmark in the French Quarter is the cultural center of the city, home to a vibrant and bustling open-air artist colony.See more..
New Orleans' Preservation Hall was established in 1961 to honor one of America's truest art forms - Traditional New Orleans Jazz. Operating as a music venue, a touring band, and a non-profit organization, Preservation Hall continues its mission today as a cornerstone of New Orleans music and culture. Situated in the heart of the French Quarter on St. Peter Street, the Preservation Hall venue presents intimate, acoustic New Orleans Jazz concerts over 350 nights a year featuring ensembles from a current collective of 100 local master practitioners. On any given night, audiences bear joyful witness to the evolution of this venerable and living tradition.See more..
4.5Houmas House and Gardens(2.226 reviews) - Amazing Estate - Fabulous Tour Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens
Houmas House and Gardens is an Historic Estate open for daily tours. The guided tour walks through the 250 year history of this estate and how a succession of owners and the Mississippi River grew this modest manor house into the estate it is today. A collection of art, furniture, and antique artifacts help tell the story of plantation life. 38 acres of gardens surround the mansion, restaurants and gift shop and are self-paced. Plan on spending 3 hours to fully visit this site. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available in The Carriage House Restaurant. The Inn at Houmas House has 21 rooms for overnight stays. Experience all that Houmas House has to offer.See more..
4.5The Myrtles Plantation(1.283 reviews) - Beautiful, peaceful and creepy. Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Experience antebellum splendor in this circa 1796 National Historic Register plantation home renowned for its mystery, history and intrigue. Our recently opened Restaurant 1796 is a beautiful blend of the old and the new, centered around an open hearth.See more..
4.5Magazine Street(1.160 reviews) - Great way to spend time away from French Quarter. Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
Eclectic collectors and professional browsers will love this six-mile long street which starts at the French Quarter and is known worldwide for its antiques and art.See more..
This is the 3rd longest bridge in the US and the 2nd longest in the interstate system. You will see lots of south Louisiana wetlands while crossing. Lots fishing and hunting areas that are amazing. Enjoy your trip across and hope the traffic does not stop, there is no way offSee more..
4.5Greenwood Plantation(85 reviews) - Beautiful and peaceful! Points of Interest & Landmarks
My friend and I stayed here while we were on a two week road trip through Texas and Louisiana. I wanted to visit because I had seen the house in the TV mini series "North and South" and fell in love with it; it's even more breathtaking in person! We had the pleasure of meeting both resident cats (yes Minou did try and tell us he was allowed in our room, it was a shame we couldn't let him visit us inside). Julie was a wonderful hostess, she took excellent care of us at breakfast and when we toured the house. Her husband Hal was a character! It was interesting to hear the history of the house which includes it burning to the ground and being completely rebuilt in all its grandeur. In the evening they played Amazing Grace, Star Spangled Banner, and Taps from the main house - what a wonderful moment that was, surrounded by such beauty! 100% recommend visiting this place!See more..
4.0Evangeline Oak(84 reviews) - Day trip Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
Beautiful location on the Bayou Teche. The oak trees are a beautiful sight. Nice seating area with plenty of handicap parking and access to a restroom. See more..
5.0Ardoyne Plantation(73 reviews)from $17.00 - So interesting Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Farms
OPEN FOR HISTORICAL HOME TOURS AND EVENT RENTALS. Ardoyne is a Victorian Gothic sugarcane plantation house situated along Little Bayou Black (Hwy 311) 5 miles north of Houma, Louisiana. Built in 1894, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as possibly the largest & most elaborate remaining example of rural Victorian Gothic architecture in the state. It offers visitors a unique, historical glimpse into the past as direct descendants of the original owner (state senator John Dalton Shaffer) still reside in the home. The house is filled with original furniture and antiques. Family has ties to Stephen Minor, George Washington, Nellie Custis, Robert E. Lee, as well as, Magnolia Plantation, Crescent Farm and Southdown Plantation all along Little Bayou Black.See more..
4.5Denham Springs Antique Village(70 reviews) - Sweet Atea Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 AM Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
Lots of fun to browse the shops and their wares. Love Mothers snd Daughters great for unique gifts and interesting finds!See more..
For Valentine’s Day, my husband drove me to see the Bonnie and Clyde ambush site. I’m a dedicated Bonnie and Clyde fan and this was the perfect gift for me. It was well worth driving across almost five states, and I would greatly recommend it to any Bonnie and Clyde fans. It was just so awesome to be at the last place that Bonnie and Clyde were alive, and at the same time, the place were they died together.See more..
4.5Mansfield State Historic Site(43 reviews) - Beautiful and Impressive Civil War Site Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Battlefields
This is a small but very well thought out museum. The artifacts, the stories they tell, and the beautiful grounds are all worth your time. Aaron, the interpreter there when we visited, was very friendly and knowledgeable. You should watch the video first, tour the museum, then take in the somber and serene grounds by walking the General Mouton Trail. History is alive here, and you would do well to experience it. See more..
4.0Laurel Valley Village(43 reviews) - Full of Louisiana History Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
What a great little find! My Dad heard about Laurel in tv and so we decided to check it out. Laurel Valley was the largest sugar plantation in the country with over 5,000 acres at one time. Now, roughly 3,500 acres, it’s still a working plantation. The Lauren Valley Store/Museum offers a look back in history; chock full of antique tractors, sewing machines and the like. Take a stroll around the grounds near the store to see the outside tools up close and to feed chickens, pat a goat and see peacocks. Take a drive down a public road that goes right through the plantation. What a treat! See more..
This is the oldest cemetary in the Louisiana Purchase. It has graves of soldiers from the Revolutionary War. Very interesting place to visit.See more..
This was a great little stop for Opelousas area history. The buildings and grounds are well taken care of and feature actual artifacts. Of particular interest is the “Venus House”, a residence dating back to the 1700’s and once home to a freed slave. All of the buildings are furnished and feature detailed descriptions of items. We loved the plants and flowers growing around the little village. There are plenty of benches for taking a break in the shade. There is a gift shop with a small collection of souvenirs. Will definitely return. See more..
Beautiful Church in a peaceful setting. Still an active parish, for 100's of years, with an interesting Mausoleum and cemetery, to stroll throughSee more..
4.5Ponchatoula Country Market(18 reviews) - Cute stuff Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
The building is super cute. One shop in particular that I couldn’t get enough of had stained glass. The artist was there and so very friendly and helpful. She was sharing stories of her pieces, and even sharing techniques. She offers custom pieces and her prices were VERY reasonable. We purchased several things from her: Christmas ornaments, yard art and a piece that hangs from the window. We will be calling her for a custom piece soon as well. I HIGHLY recommend stopping by her shop. See more..
4.0Donaldsonvillle(15 reviews) - A Louisiana Original , Ascension Catholic Cemetery Points of Interest & Landmarks
A little off the beaten path, a few blocks from the historic building district is the Ascension Catholic Cemetery. I know, cemeteries are not the most exciting places to visit, but if you always wanted to go to a "New Orleans" type cemetery without the New Orleans traffic, this place is for you. See how the movers and shakers from the antebellum period and area are forever entombed. Large gothic structures as well as interestingly designed smaller tombs are here. It is a large cemetery. One of the structures (Landry Tomb) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open from sun up to dusk. Remember, this is a cemetery. See more..
This is an old gas station not far off of I20. It is closed and has a plaque on it. It is the sight where the Texas ranger reported in that Bonnie and Clyde were dead. It's right around the corner from the museum. See more..
4.5River Oaks Square Arts Center(11 reviews) - LOVE FINE ART Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
River Oaks Square is a contemporary visual arts and fine crafts center made up of resident artists working with a variety of media. A Creative Hub Of Central Louisiana Rachael Lajaunie-Dauzat, Executive Director/Aubrey Bolen, Artistic Director/Donna Autrey,Adm.AssistantSee more..
4.0Chretien Point Plantation(9 reviews) - Private Residence Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks Passed by for a tour and photos but it's now a private residence. I'd love to see the Gone with the Wind staircase. See more..
This bridge took years to bild and runs right through one of the largest swamps in Louisiana. Wonderful views. Welcome Center is a must - trove3 of information.See more..
3.0Market Hall(6 reviews) - Quirky looking, but interesting Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
St. Francisville’s historic Market Hall was constructed in 1819 to provide a farmers market on the ground floor and a magistrate’s office on the upper floor. The result was a rather quirky-looking structure with an upper floor and a ground floor that seem badly mismatched. I do have to admit that the building is architecturally interesting, if not exactly handsome, and I’m glad it was restored in 1984. Today the lower floor of the building is apparently used for craft sales and the like. When our group visited Market Hall on a hot and humid weekday afternoon we found only four or five crafters displaying wares inside. My wife was delighted to find earrings made with Petoskey stones from northern Michigan, but there wasn’t enough variety on display (mostly earrings and specialty soap) to hold interest for very long.See more..
4.5Bonnet Carre Spillway(5 reviews) - A gem for birders Points of Interest & Landmarks • Nature & Wildlife Areas This place is amazing. Right in the middle of oil refineries and industry, its a gem for birding. we saw 6 species of raptors in the first 20 minutes and were serenaded by meadowlarks the whole time we were there. A word of caution, however, the map is not accurate since the spillway was opened in 2019. not really a problem because its all flat and you can see far, but there are pools and wet spots and the dirt roads on the map are not there any more, at least not that we could see. See more..
4.0St Ann Catholic Church and National Shrine(5 reviews) - Visited Saint Ann Catholic Church and National Shrine Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Hubby and I love to go to many different Catholic Churches. Love to see their buildings and like to meet new people and talk to different Priests!!See more..
4.0Moviesets(5 reviews) - Movie Prop Disneyland! Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Attended with a school field trip. There was something for everyone and the students had a great time. I hope we can go back soon.See more..
This is on Hwy 405/River Rd and is nine miles South of Hwy 1 and is about 4 miles from Nottoway Plantation. I found it just driving around and saw a small sign on the two lane river road. The sign said smallest church in the world and drove by it twice before I saw it positioned in front of a cow field. We got out to take pictures and a nice gentleman next door doing yard work, said there is a key in the wooden box in front to enter the church. It had a prayer alter with candles you could light, post cards with chapel picture and story and a donation box. He said they actually held mass once a year in the church.See more..
This is a must for all you Texas history buffs! The marker is just out side of town. As you cross the Sabine River from Texas into Louisiana go through Logansport and turn left on 764, about 3 miles north will be a left turn on to 765... go another 2 miles or so, park is on your right. The marker is just a small granite post marked RT on the west and US on the east, but think about what it represents! In 1841 as you walked past that little post you crossed from the United States of America into the REPUBLIC of TEXAS. Think about the families loaded in their ox drawn wagons leaving their homeland to join the young Lone Star nation to seek freedom and prosperity. I can imagine as they walked past this marker heading to their new land they may have stopped and looked west with a tear in their eye they bid farewell to the US and said a little prayer for the Republic. God Bless Texas See more..
4.0Roque House(4 reviews) - Beautiful surroundings on the riverfront Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
This was my second time visiting Natchitoches and the riverfront area. On my first trip, I was behind the house and didnt realize it was a historical landmark. I thought it was a building for maintenance work or a shed to hold supplies. The plaques and signs are in front of the house. On this 2020 trip, the house is off limits but seeing the plaque and sign this time, I spent more time looking at its architecture and pondering the decision to move it from the original site to its current location. The trees in front and directly behind it are beautiful. There are a few benches in the garden area behind the house.See more..
5.0World War II Memorial(2 reviews) - WWII Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues I had been to this museum before but the trip I took the other day was 100 times better. I honestly believe that I could have spent all day there. I was there 3 hours but left because I had plans and ran out of time.I want to go back. I will go back.See more..
4.5Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center(2 reviews) - Beautiful old High School Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
This old High School is a beautiful building that you can visit the grounds and see the inside if anyone is there. There are usually activities going on in the building during the weekend. They even rent out the old school rooms for events and businesses. It is ran by the Pointe Coupee Historical Society and there are many historical books that you can purchase there. There is a monument and grave of the Julien Poydras in the front of the building. It is a beautiful place.See more..
Most people have no idea how important this guy was to music as we hear it today. The little Shiloh Baptist Church does a good job of maintaining his grave. The headstone for Leadbelly is really nice and charts the amazing awards given to a musical legend.See more..
5.0Heritage Village(2 reviews) - Definitely Worth the Visit Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Heritage Village of Benton contains an excellent collection of small historical buildings and artifacts. The collection and exhibits offer far more to the visitor than the better known Pioneer Heritage Center on the LSUS campus in Shreveport.See more..
By Act 88 of 1843 DeSoto Parish was created out of Natchitoches and Caddo. The first meeting of parish officers was at Screamerville. Debate over the location of the permanent parish seat was settled by purchase of a quarter-section of land at the present site of Mansfield. This 1843 Log Courthouse is the only one of its type & the second oldest courthouse in Louisiana.See more..
4.0Fort Proctor(2 reviews) - Fort Proctor and Shell Beach Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
My husband and I drove to Shell Beach to see Fort Proctor (also known as Fort Beauregard or Beauregard's Castle). Be sure to take highway 46 because highway 300 is closed halfway down the road. At Shell Beach, we wanted to see the fort that was across the Gulf Outlet canal. We were not disappointed. We could see the fort but even better with binoculars. The fort can be accessed by boat. At Shell Beach, there is no beach but the many canals and fishing boats were nice to see. We drove to the end of highway 624 and enjoyed seeing more canals and fishing boats. Some of the fisherman were sorting clams and shrimp then loading them into bags. That was interesting as well.See more..
4.0Greensburg Land Office(1 review) - Historically Interesting Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks I came on a genealogy trip to see the building where my ancestor purchased and sold land back in the mid-1800s. The building was not open, but it was still nice to see a real piece of history and one of the oldest buildings in the Louisiana parishes.See more..
Plantation is currently closed to visitors but still beautiful to see. This beautiful home was restored by Shell.See more..
5.0John James Audubon Bridge(1 review) - Second longest cable-stayed span in the Western Hemisphere Points of Interest & Landmarks Completed and opened in 2011, the John James Audubon Bridge is a Mississippi River crossing between Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana parishes in south central Louisiana, near St. Francisville. The four-lane bridge, which conveys Louisiana Highway 10, has the second longest cable-stayed span in the Western Hemisphere at 1,583 feet and has a total length of 12,883 feet. It replaces the ferry between the communities of New Roads and St. Francisville. It also serves as the only bridge structure on the Mississippi River between Natchez, Mississippi, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It provides highway traffic where centuries of ferry crossings and longer commutes had been the norm. It was named after noted naturalist and artist John James Audubon, who dedicated his life to painting all of the birds in North America and painted 32 of his famous works in his Birds of America series while residing at Oakley Plantation in St. Francisville. Naming the new bridge after Audubon is significant to the project because it exemplifies the importance and preservation of the rich natural history of the region.See more..
4.0Oak Lawn Manor(1 review) - Wonderful plantation home with charming tour guide... Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks TONS of history in this plantation home. It is actually the current residence of the former Governor of Louisiana (Foster), who makes himself available to chat with most days the property is open for tours. Our tour guide was named Mary and she is a one-of-a-kind treasure! A beautiful must see destination in the Franklin area of Louisiana... For movie buffs and Paul Newman fans, he house was the setting for "The Drowning Pool" (1975) starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.See more..
5.0Donaldsonville Historic District(1 review) - Gateway to Cajun and Plantation Country Points of Interest & Landmarks Donaldsonville is the gateway to Louisiana's Cajun and Plantation Country, one of the state's oldest incorporated cities, the state capitol from 1829 to 1831. And the Donaldsonville Historic District contains the finest collection of buildings dating to the antebellum era of any Louisiana river town above New Orleans. It is bounded by the Mississippi River on the north, Bayou La Fourche on the south, Church Street on the east and Marchand Drive on the west. Railroad Avenue, the town's main street, bisects the district. Visitors can explore and admire the many sites by taking a 2.5-mile tour. Stroll along the Mississippi River levee and watch the ship traffic. Among the sites are the Mississippi Riverwalk, the River Road African-American Museum, Ascension Catholic Church built in the late 1800s and serving a parish established in 1772, Palo Alto and St. Emma Plantations, Ascension Parish Courthouse and Grapevine Cafe and Gallery. Also the B. Lemann & Bro. Department Store, a historic landmark and the oldest family owned department store in Louisiana and the Landry Tomb, a 20-foot-tall granite monument and burial vault in the cemetery of Ascension Catholic Church that was built in 1845 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Finally, stop at Framer Dave's Frame Shop on Mississippi Street to admire and purchase the works of local folk artist Alvin Batiste. The Donaldsonville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. See more..
5.0St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church(1 review) - Wonderful Catholic Church near East Jefferson General Hospital Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals I had the pleasure of attending mass at 4 PM Saturday afternoon. The parish priest gave an inspiring sermon and was an enthusiastic speaker. The interior decor of the church was beautiful and the acoustics were excellent. My wife was admitted to East Jefferson General Hospital and I needed a Catholic Church for mass. St. Clement of Rome was only .4 tenths of a mile from the hospital and I made the right choice on attending mass at St. Clement of Rome..See more..
5.0Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center(1 review) - Civic center Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Arenas & Stadiums • Civic Centres A multi-purpose venue in Houma, Louisiana for events such as concerts, conventions, tradeshows, sporting events, business meetings, weddings and receptions.See more..
5.0Woodriff Falls(1 review) - Climb the rocks for a close-up view Points of Interest & Landmarks You've probably never seen anything as unique nor perhaps as picturesque as Woodriff Falls. Located eight miles from St. Francisville, Louisiana, a 25-minute drive via Creek Road past Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge, in West Feliciana Parish, Woodriff Falls sits along the Woodriff Ditch near the Mississippi River. One of the most appealing things about these small falls is that the water tumbles down from an overhanging shelf. Over the centuries, as the water has cascaded over the rocky ledge, the evolution and erosion has resulted in the formation of a cave behind the water, allowing visitors to enter a cool area and get a very interesting photograph. In addition, there is a surrounding set of rocks that has formed a shelter that invites visitors to climb them to experience the waterfall close-up. Woodriff Falls is so remote that it rarely is visited, even by locals, but once you arrive and view the picturesque landscape, you know it was worth the trip.See more..
