You can drive by or stroll by these homes year around but during The Christmas Season it turns…read moreinto a very pretty Musically synchronized light show that you can drive through and the homes and businesses are decorated. The lights kick off this year December 07,2019 at 6PM during the Christmas In The Village. This years theme will be IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, With costumed characters you can take pictures with, so bring your camera. Santa & Mrs Clause & Santa's Elves will b there. You can jump aboard trackless trains. Antique car show.. Food trucks will be sat for purchasing food and drinks. Arts and crafts for sale. Admission to event is free Come early and check out the new Toy & Candy Store. Whimsical Alley it's beautiful and located in Zachary Historic Village !

Kids dream. They love the Christmas lights. My kids ask to come every year. Even my grown up…read morechildren. Whoever does the decorating does a fantastic job. If you tune your radio to 105.9, you can listen to the joyous Christmas music and watch the lights dancing to the music.

I was in the area to visit another place and stopped in here. Gives a history of the locks to go…read morefrom the Mississippi River to the Atchafalaya River Basin and how it worked. It also discussed how a group of local citizens helped to save the building from being bulldozed for a highway the state wanted to put in.

Best stop ever. Stan is the best guide! Offered us coffee, water, and a wonderful tour of the Lock…read moreStation!

We wanted to get out on Labor Day. So we drove down to St. Francisville! I didn't realize how much…read morehistory is down here! I loved walked the streets and seeing all the homes from the 1800s! The visitor center is so cute too. It's a little museum and has cute things to buy. There are a few little shops and restaurants as well. It's such a charming little town!!

Cute sleepy small town that makes me feel like I am in a gothic city as there seems to be an…read moreillusive something creepy just beyond reach. Could it be the souls lost in the battle that happened nearby that gave the Union control of the mighty Mississippi? Could it be the remnants of the plantations nearby? I enjoy coming and visiting with the area. Come. Shop the antique stores. Take in the sites.

The Atchafalaya River is a supporting cast member for the Mighty Mississippi River and only gets…read morehonorable mention when the great floods from the north threaten people and property along Old Man River. The Morganza Floodway, which leads to the Atchafalaya Basin and the Atchafalaya River in south-central Louisiana is opened to divert water from the Mississippi River during major flood events this is accomplished by flooding the Atchafalaya Basin, including the Atchafalaya River and the Atchafalaya Swamp. The spillway and adjacent levees also help prevent the Mississippi from changing its present course and threaten NOLA, but the Cajuns that make the Atchafalaya Basin home rarely get mentioned no matter how these events affect their lives and livelihoods. Bridges are a powerful symbol--a metaphor for "crossing over." And our lives are all about making different crossings - as we try to peer to the other side of the bridge, we wonder...What is waiting for us on the other side? In this case it's Krotz Springs that sits quietly along US Highway 190, famous for its artesian spring water that was accidentally discovered while drilling for oil. These Atchafalaya Bridges are dual cantilever bridges built in 1973 and 1988 to replace the original 1933 truss bridge. The muddy water that flows to the Gulf of Mexico are filled with rich sediments and are home to an array of wildlife and fish species that provide a living for those that call this beautiful swamp land home. No there isn't anything that makes these structures unique and they look like hundreds of other we've all crossed over, but to the people that rely on these bridges everyday to live their everyday lives they mean everything so that makes them pretty special...

I love this bridge! I have started taking back roads to get to Baton Rouge from Lafayette which is…read morehow I happened upon this bridge recently. Side note-as someone who strictly took interstates to get around, I highly recommend taking back roads when you can. The scenery is much lovelier and the drive/traffic is way less stressful. Try it! Once I saw this bridge approaching I knew I was in for a treat. It's fairly new and the bridge is smooth, smooth, smooth. Normally that would lead me to start going fast because I love to drive fast, but this time I went the limit and took in the view. That's probably a good thing since after reading the reviews I've learned cops like to hang around at the bottom. Do yourself a favor and take the back roads slow and easy and enjoy this beautiful bridge. Bonus-Billy's Boudin just opened a new location in Krotz Springs right before or after you cross this bridge, depending which direction you're going.

Natchez used to house most of America's millionaires back in the days. It's history also includes…read morea slave trade location that shows almost no trace of its infamous past. The Y-intersection of D'Evereaux, Liberty Rd, and Catherine St. was a bustling place where people gathered to buy slaves. Now, the only traces of this dark time are some markers that explain the slave trade history. The Forks of the Road is now located across from businesses and is covered with grass. It's fairly easy to miss if you're not specifically looking for it. We drove by it once without realizing that's the location. The markers and posted signs give a brief history of the trade process. If you have some time, this would be a great stop to learn the history of slavery. When we went, it was scorching hot and humid, so we didn't stay very long, Just enough to read some information, snap pictures and get into our air conditioned rental car before we melted.

What a stark reminder of the horrors humans inflict on one another. Very peaceful spot. Nice spot…read moreto stop and think about the harm humans cause one another. This is the location of the second largest slave sale, only behind New Orleans.

Lovely and informative guided tour of the inside of the home. The tour guide stated that she was…read morenew-ish to giving tours and said a couple of times while we were upstairs that she forgot to tell us something about the downstairs and a weird giggle, but as the tour begins on the front downstairs porch and ends on the upstairs rear porch, there is no opportunity to know what was missed. Everyone was friendly. Regular prices are a bit on the high side. I got there and a tour had just begun, and they were kind enough to let me get on that tour. I was able to get some shots of the outdoors. They had a few items for sale in the gift shop referring to the 200th anniversary of Lafayette making his tour around all of the states (that were part of the union at that time), but no reference as to what his connection is with the house. No photos allowed in the home. At one family photo downstairs, the guide was talking about a family photo and that there were two boys and four girls and pointed out the infant and said it was a boy even though it was wearing a dress. It was a christening gown. It was not dressed as a girl. She kept making unpleasant faces as she was talking about it. Grow up. Do better.

The property is gorgeous. Unfortunately no pictures of the inside. The brochure they gave us let us…read morewalk and look at our own pace but guides were there at every step being super friendly and informative. Rosalie Mansion and Gardens "Our Mansion on the Bluff" In 1716, the French built a fort on the bluffs of Natchez and named it Rosalie in honor of the Countess of Pontchartrain. In 1819 Peter Little (age 17) purchased a portion of that land to build his home. He decided to keep the name Rosalie in honor of the fort and its settlers. He also purchased large areas of land in Louisiana and frequently used the ferryboat at Natchez Under-the-Hill to cross the Mississippi River to check on it. He developed a strong friendship with ferryboat owner Jacob Lowe and his family. In 1806, yellow fever quickly took Jacob's life; soon after, his wife contracted it. Knowing that her death was near, she sent for Peter and pleaded with him to take care of Eliza (her daughter). Peter took Eliza in and did what he felt best for her - he married her. At the time Peter was 25, and Eliza 14, so marriage was in name only. Rosalie was completed in 1823. Peter and Eliza moved into their new home. In 1816 Eliza helped establish the Natchez Children's Home, and many of those children found a loving home at Rosalie. By all accounts, Peter and Eliza remained deeply devoted to each other throughout their 45 year marriage. Unfortunately, in 1853 at the age of 60, Eliza died of yellow fever. Three years later Peter died at the age of 74 without a valid will, thus forcing an auction of the estate. On July 13, 1863, a week after the Siege of Vicksburg, U.S. Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant took possession of the mansion to use as a headquarters. On August 26, 1863, General Walter Q. Gresham took command of U.S. troops at Natchez. His headquarters remained at Rosalie.

If you love history, the Louisiana Old State Capitol is absolutely worth a visit. It's a…read morefascinating place with a lot of character and historical significance. One of the best parts--there's no fee to get in, which makes it an easy and worthwhile stop. The building has two floors to explore, with both stairs and an elevator available, so it's accessible for most visitors. The highlight is the beautiful stained glass ceiling, which is truly stunning and something you don't want to miss. Overall, a great experience for anyone interested in history or architecture. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

The old state capitol is so beautiful and it's free to check out. They have their own parking lot…read morealthough it is quite small. They are located right next to the library. The workers are friendly and there's lots of displays to learn more about Louisiana history.