I came on a Saturday hoping to get information on things to do in the area and see what else they…read moreoffer only to find out they were closed for HVAC repairs. Good thing this was not the only thing I came for in the area, but still disappointing.

We didn't actually make it to the visitors center while in Natchez, but I did call them for…read moreinformation and recommendations and the sweet & friendly woman who I spoke with provided some swell southern hospitality and great information that added to our trip.

Very nice place to stop, use a clean restroom, see some local art, check out the post cards and…read moresmall gifts and get some great information on the area.

A nice stopping place just over the Lake Charles bridge (heading east). It's very clean with…read morerestrooms and coffee. There are lots of brochures for the local area and stops along I-10. There is a little gift shop that sells a lot of Louisiana memorabilia at good prices. The ladies behind the counter are extremely friendly and helpful. They have a guest book to sign. They'll give you a free Map if you ask. This is a nice stop as the official rest area isn't open yet. So it's about 20-25 miles from the Texas/Louisiana border, but it's a nice stop with friendly people. Stop if you get a chance. You won't regret it. It also features local art and lots of gators! The one in the main door scared my mom walking in.

I just moved back to Lafayette after being away for 15yrs and decided to be a real tourist to get…read morereacquainted with the area. Omg it's beautiful! There's a whole boardwalk situated above a pond in the back of the building with all kinds of birds, fish, and trees. The ladies in the visitor center were so nice and helpful. I now have all kinds of resources and websites to see what's going on around daily, weekly, monthly and I learned a little more history about the place I call home. So glad I stopped by.

I have driven by a few times when I happened to be in the area but I just haven't found the time to…read morestop in until recently. I'm glad I did as they pointed out spots of interest that I will be coming back for. Clean restrooms, lovely facilities, friendly employees. A nice spot to even get out of your car, stretch your legs and walk around.

What a fantastic visitors center. It is right off the highway, follow the signs. It doesn't look…read morelike your typical center but a quaint large house like a "home. The grounds are beautiful with large old oak trees. There is plenty of park ing with a separate area for the pets. The front porch is so nostalgic and the A/C when we walked in was wonderful. It is very clean, well organized and has that Louisiana tasteful flair. The bathroom was impeccable with fresh flowers. A very nice touch. They offered ice cold bottle water and plenty of information for all parts of Louisiana. The 2 ladies were very nice and ready to provide us great customer service. Stop here!

Such a beautiful peaceful place to stop! The ladies working here were friendly and helpful. They…read moreeven let us pet their baby alligator!

Clean. Grounds are beautiful…read more Great place to rest and walk doggie even when it's closed Easy access off major highway

This visitors' center was my second stop in the great state of Louisiana and the staff made me feel…read morewelcome. They offered me coffee and I actually liked it. The restrooms were clean as well as the lobby, parking lot and surrounding areas. There were some game installed for the nightly Christmas fest they had going on in December of 2018. Too bad I didn't get to see the Christmas light at night. Keep up the good work, my friends! I will be back!

Review 1400…read more Le Vieux Village is on the Louisiana African American Heritage List. It includes the first African American church in the area and one of the oldest Creole homes west of the Mississippi. The information center is jam packed with information about the area and a zydeco music exhibit. The gentleman working was very friendly. Cash only for the items sold in the tourist information center. I recommend anyone in the area take a look around. Very interesting. Also in the village is the Orphan Train Museum which tells the story of Orphan Train Riders who came to Louisiana from New York.

I learned of Begnaud House when browsing a site for zydeco music. They have regular jam sessions…read moreevery Friday night with local musicians and welcome traveling musicians and non-musicians to try their hand with Cajun triangles and rubboards! The local musicians are great about supporting Begnaud House and its activities and some of the names are very well-known locally, such as Chubby Carrier. We decided to check the place out before the Friday night jam and were glad we did. Staff was friendly and extremely helpful with info on events and activities all throughout Cajun Country. They sell cookbooks, Cajun and zydeco music CDs, and other assorted gifts. We also learned that Scott LA is the Boudin Capital - who knew?? There are four spots for boudin less than a mile from Begnaud House and at lease one of those places justifies the reputation. They offer group classes on Cajun dancing, language, crawfish farming, and other activities upon request. All in all a great experience and nice to have a local with so much knowledge of area restaurants, music and businesses.

Every one was very helpful, knowledgeable, and accommodating. There was plenty of information about…read morethe area. There were at least 3 tours to choose from all $20 pr person. Coffee and water available. As well as vending.

A smashing visitor center with helpful people and lots of leaflets.read more

Cane River Creole National Historical Park made for an interesting COVID-19 quarantine virtual…read moretour. Thanks to OnCell for sponsoring it. The virtual tour currently comprises of a simple, obscure link embedded in the word "app" on the webpage titled "Oakland Cell Phone Tour." The National Park Service (NPS) webmaster or whatever they are called these days needs to make this link more relevant and easier to find as they have done for other parks' main pages: https://www.nps.gov/cari/planyourvisit/oakland-cell-phone-tour.htm So it's a very simplistic "virtual tour." In actuality, it's a cell phone tour with a few photos of the buildings and landmarks that narrators describe as you would if you visited Cane River Creole NHP in the flesh with a map to guide you. Guided tours with an NPS staff member are also available when a pandemic hasn't plagued our great country. Their schedule is a bit lengthy to repost, so I suggest you call or visit their website ahead of time. The park encompasses two former plantations, Oakland and Magnolia, that are spread out near the Cane River in Louisiana. What was left behind pales in comparison to what the plantations must have looked like so long. The Creole people were extraordinarily clever at using their natural habitat to survive. Overall, I enjoyed learning about the history of this beautiful, live oak-lined area... especially "bousillage" (a mix of mud, Spanish moss, and/or animal hair used in architecture), the Pigeonniers, the Bottle Gardens, the Punkah fan, and the Overseer's house. TIPS - the Magnolia main house is still owned by the 7th generation of the LeCompte family and is not part of the park, thus, is off-limits to the public + the Oakland main house is guided tours only

Great time with good people! We took a private trip, and it was absolutely fantastic. The owner was…read moreso friendly, and our guide was fabulous! If you are thinking about going, DO IT!

Very professional , Great experience , very helpful , Great communication, 10/10 would definitely…read morerecommend. You don't want to miss out on the JC Royalty experience.

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