The city of Opelousas is a quaint town that is the center of Zydeco music. There are several nice museums and restaurants here. Easily accessible from 49, near a few large cities. It was settled by Creoles, French speaking people and Creoles of color. It was the capital of the Confederacy for a few months after the Union overtook Baton Rouge. Any ways. I would suggest the Orphan Train Museum and the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center for sure. Be careful with speeding as it seems like the kind of place where police will pounce on those speeding. Lots of antique stores. read more

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