This was such a fun stop on our recent travels through Abita! I loved all of the surprises and…read morememory inspiring items in the museum! We really enjoyed the crank piano and the 32 foot alligator! Fun stuff! Got a tshirt and some magnets and a mystery bag. The curator was also so helpful and nice. Will be back next time I'm there with another friend.

Abita Mystery House / UCM Museum…read more 22275 LA-36, Abita Springs, LA 70420 Not food this time. Found something strange out in Abita Springs, and I'm still trying to process it. Nostalgic, weird, and oddly captivating all at once. Louisiana always hides its secrets in plain sight. #tonylameats #abitamysteryhouse #explorelouisiana #abitasprings #louisiana

Went for a bike ride on Saturday and ended up at the Covington Trailhead - home to the tallest…read morestatue of Ronald Reagan in the entire world...and also the finish line for this year's Never Forget 5k. Y'all, these firemen running in full gear are some serious badasses - fully grateful for their service. And you, sir, in the cowboy hat and snakeskin boots? My own hat is off to you, my friend, as well. We didn't stop anywhere today, but often this route takes us to the Beer Garden where we drink our water leaded, with hops. I say it all the time, but I'll say it again - we are blessed to have access to the St Tammany Trace, and all the cool stops along the way. #neverforget

The Worlds Largest Ronald Reagan statue is located here. This is a nice little stopping point along…read morethe Tammany Trace, a walking and bike path in the St Tammany Parish that goes along the old railroad tracks. There is a small museum that has pictures of the past and a video explaining the history of the town and how it came to be. The lady working the day I went was very friendly and informative. I recommend anyone in the area stopping in and looking around. They evidently play hosts to some local fairs.

Wow! What a fun place for a school field trip! My 4 year old's class rode the bus there while the…read moreparents followed in their cars (not too bad of a drive - 1 hour from Baton Rouge). When we got there, there was plenty of parking and very easy to find (thanks to signs along the way). Everything was organized from the get go. Several other schools were there, but they had plenty of workers to keep things running smoothly. I wanted to share their mission statement I found on the website because I agree they are doing this: "Mission Statement To provide an educational, "hands on" learning adventure for families and organizations of all ages. To spread the love of the land and animals to all our guests both big and small, and instill the importance of keeping the American Agricultural values alive. To provide a professional, clean environment with emphasis on safety and dignity for both our guests and our animals." Liuzza was definitely hands on and educational. I especially loved all the fun facts signs around, and in general the setup was simple with chalkboard and burlap but so cute and creative. Definitely knew we were at a farm, but it was just more cute than rough and rigid. The animals seemed happy, the strawberries were delicious and plentiful for the picking! I loved the bus tour and mule-drawn trailer ride but could have honestly loved if they had told us more about the land and the history. Such a beautiful and well kept up place though! I was so surprised to see that they do weddings here! A beautiful outdoor area was set up for a wedding and there's the most precious, little chapel! Definitely a romantic setting for a wedding!! I would just love to be a guest for one here! I hope to be able to return on the open to the public days or even a special occasion like their Easter egg hunt. We were there for probably only 3 hours but definitely could have stayed longer. We fed goats, saw a zebra eating among all the horses, saw cows, an alpaca, a sheep, geese, but we managed to miss the pigs and bunnies. Must go back for those! The kids went crazy over the awesome slide built into a hill and the big jumpy thing (don't know what those are called lol). We definitely must return and so should you!!

Liuzza Produce Farm is pretty much the Disney World/Land equivalent to Louisianians…read more They have events for major holidays like Easter, Halloween and Christmas. They also host other events like- a berry bash, summer camp, farmer trade day, pancakes and pjs, and ties and tiaras. I visited for Halloween in 2018 when my son was about 10 months old and had a great day! They had a pumpkin patch, face painting, pumpkin carving, a costume contest, a corn maze, a petting zoo, a jumping area for the older kids, and so much more to see! Then staff were friendly and there was plenty of parking. They also have an elegant space for weddings/receptions. It is truly an enjoyable experience for the entire family.

This fest is always a good time. I grew up in Hammond and this is one of the few close by events…read morewe'd go to almost every year. Fast forward many years and it's bigger and better than ever. You have jousting, falconry, mead, and so many amazing costumes. People truly go all out. Now they even have a thing where you can sign up for side quests where it's kind of like a scavenger hunt to find and document certain things. Haven't tried that yet, but sounds like a blast. Also, they have axe throwing and I'm pretty good at it.

I was watching in real time. There were no season passes then they lied to cover them up. All the…read moresudden they appeared on the ticket page 3 hrs later as instantly sold out because they never existed. They want more people not deals for families.... its more money. They dont give af about any of this. They even tried to say it wasn't about alcohol and sales but the i copied and pasted that 90% of the upgrades were additional alcohol vendors and bar upgrades and they banned me from the page. It's sadly gonna go the way of all other fairs in Louisiana. Attracting the wrong crowds, driving out the right crowds until its ruined. This breaks my heart. Been going 10 straight years almost ok st every weekend.I've seen 15-20 people online banned from LARF FB page. People are mad about the directions things are going. Your alienating the families and loyal customers who LARF means so much to. Each year for the last 2-3 years its been getting more over crowded and there have been more disorderly incidents. Families rely on season passes which were abundant last year. These complaints are not going to go away. I will be there in person as will a large group of my friends to let people know whats going on. Yall need to do the right thing. 90% of the upgrades listed on yalls page this year were pubs and additional drinking places. I know of multiple family toy and gift vendors who were asked not to come back to make room for this bs. They have contacted me. I have names of businesses youve done this too. I urge you to listen to the people before you destroy our love and LARF goes the same way of all the other fairs in LA. your going to start driving away the crowds that built it and love it. You'll be left with those you really dont want until you fail....

GREAT PLACE! Very family oriented. Staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. Even cheered on my…read moreboy while he went around the track.

Didn't even know a place like this existed in Hammond! My daughter had a great time! Can't wait to…read morego back again!

This was my first time ever doing painting with a twist, we got a girls group together for a Friday…read morenight and had SO much fun. Mason was our instructor and was so funny, supportive, and quickly became a part of the group. Truly was such a fun time with Mason, and truly made the class so enjoyable but also a great learning experience. Would come back a million times over again

We celebrated VDay and my partner's BDay here…read more I have been to a couple of painting parties and they are always fun. This studio has 2 separate rooms like others I have been to and they hold 2 different parties at the same time. I couldn't hear anything going on in the other room. Our teacher was Taylor and she was a lot of fun! She kept our class moving but also took time to answer questions and help out when needed. We did a VDay painting where each of us painted a canvas that is half of the painting. They meet in the middle! This was cute because while some folks had almost perfectly matched up paintings, others had sides that were more unique but still worked perfectly together! We brought in a cake to celebrate his BDay along with some wine. Food and drinks are welcome! I met the other teacher Terri and she does the paint your pet class. You send them your pet's photo and they trace it on the canvas and then you paint it. I really want to do this class! This is a fun date night or girls' (or guys!) night out!

This theater is AMAZING! I can't say enough positive things about it. My husband and I discovered…read moreit 4 years ago when someone I knew had a part in A Few Good Men. We've been patrons for the last 3 years and everyone involved are volunteers. You can become a patron for as little as $25 and take advantage of discounted tickets and pre-sales which give you first dibs on seats before performances go on sale to the public. One of the things we like the best is the intimate theater. Rather than the cavernous theaters and faraway stages of Broadway performances, this is a tiny theater where there is no bad seat. Importantly, the acting is first rate for a small community theater. You can tell the actors (and stage hands, sound person, etc.) put their all into creating first rate performances. Also, it is a non-profit. Snacks and drinks, including wine (maybe beer? Not sure) are available for purchase. After each performance the actors come out into the front area to greet audience members as they leave. There are typically nighttime shows at 8 pm on Friday and Saturday nights and matinee performances on Sunday afternoon. Also, sometimes they hold one time events like a comedy night or patron parties. Can you tell I'm a fan? Treat yourself by attending one of their shows...it's highly likely you'll be glad that you did.

So I signed my kiddo up this summer hoping she would have a blast and gain self confidence…read more Mission accomplished! Emily Carmadelle is such a talented director and is so great with the kiddos. Will definitely be signing up for workshops during the school year to stay engaged!

I came on a Tuesday morning just after 10am on a rare day off during the week for me. The door was…read morelocked. The placard on the front door stated they should be open at 10am on Tuesdays. I called the numbers on the sign to no response. I don't frequently get week days off and try to go to as many places with limited hours while they are open. On a whim, I stopped by on a Saturday as I was in the area and I am so glad I did. They were open! And there was a Hungarian Heritage Festival at the nearby church! The people working inside were friendly and helpful. This was once the schoolhouse, very nicely renovated.