Southern Louisiana

[Rug]

We are thinking about spending a few days around Breaux Bridge
or Henderson.
I know that there are several swamp tours in the area.
I remember one with a woman's name.
Just can't remember that name.
Any recommendations?

We have been to a couple of places that serve Cajan Food.
Been to Mulates.
Any recommendations?

[Major_Dad]

Rug wrote:
We have done night tours before on several different areas.

They are alot of fun and you see things that are not out during the daylight.

These night tours are from sundown or a little later. They last for a couple of Hours. Just depends on what you want.

Bullfrogs and gators are nocturnal; the sounds alone would be worth the trip. Should be fun, but do bring the repellent like others have said. Or maybe a saddle to ride one of those swamp mosquitos!

[Dannyabear1]

If you go into the swamp after dark, make sure to bring extra heavy duty mosquito repellant/ they will carry you off.

[Rug]

We have done night tours before on several different areas.

They are alot of fun and you see things that are not out during the daylight.

These night tours are from sundown or a little later. They last for a couple of Hours. Just depends on what you want.

[Bumpyroad]

Rug wrote:
swamp tours and even a night tour.


Thanks all.

that sounds like a waste of money to me.
bumpy

[katfish]

Look on Groupon for La. they have a lot of discount tours an air boat rides...

[Rug]

oops

[Rug]

Looks like we are going to be a cajun Palms.

Got a couple of names for some good eats.

Crawfishtown, and Pats.
Got two different swamp tours and even a night tour.


Thanks all.

[Kit_Carson]

Spleenstomper wrote:
Eat at crawfish town USA, right ext to Cajun palms in Henderson. Or a place called Pat's. I've never been to Pat's but it is on my list. Crawfish town is so so good. So is prejeans.

My vote goes to Crawfish Town also....GOOD!!!

[Matthewc45]

I would highly recommend Pats fisherman wharf in Henderson. We stop here every rime we pass thru there.

[Spleenstomper]

Eat at crawfish town USA, right ext to Cajun palms in Henderson. Or a place called Pat's. I've never been to Pat's but it is on my list. Crawfish town is so so good. So is prejeans.

[PotKorn]

I wonder if the swamp tour that you think has a woman's name might actually be a man's name: Jean Lafitte, the notorious pirate. I don't remember the price, but it's a very good tour.

[Rug]

Thanks everyone for your replies.

[Bumpyroad]

agesilaus wrote:

Bumpyroad wrote:
we took the air boat rides in that area a while back. they had two options, a smaller airboat for just your family, up to maybe 6?, or a large with a dozen or two seats in it. take the small one.
bumpy

How much are the tours?

it was a couple of years ago and I don't remember. I do remember that my daughter tipped the driver $20 as did I not knowing about the other. probably a rare time he had gotten a $40 tip. 🙂

bumpy

[bobbyc28]

Stayed in Henderson the first weekend in May for the Crayfish Festival. We camped at Cajun Palms, very nice park, next trip we are going to try Pioneer or Poche RV park in Breaux Bridge.
My favorite places to eat in Lafayette Prejeans's, Blue Dog for supper, Central Market for Lunch and T Coon's for Breakfast.
In Henderson & Breaux Bridge Chicken on the Bayou, Poches, Café De Amis and for the best soul food try Creole Glenda's Kitchen
Lake Martin's bird sanctuary just south of Lafayette is a neat place to visit.
For night life go to La Possierres (MSP)
Just walking around in old downtown of Breaux Bridge and visiting with the locals is a treat.

Hope this helps