Things to do

Things To do

ATTRACTIONS

Antique Rose Ville 2007 Freyou Rd. | New Iberia (337) 367-3000 AntiqueRoseVille.com Reservation only. 1830 Renoudet Cottage and surrounding gardens listed in National Directory for Gardens in America and featured on Good Morning America. Gardens include fountains, pond and bridge, native south Louisiana plants and over 100 varieties of antique roses.

Bayou Teche Museum 131 E. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 606-5977 BayouTecheMuseum.org Thurs-Sat 10AM-4PM. By appointment for groups. Admission. State-of-the-art museum with a permanent collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the region telling the story of a growing city, its people, culture and industry, all centered around the “snake-like” curves of the Bayou Teche.

Bunk Johnson Jazz Trail 445 E. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 364-7024 IberiaLibrary.org/Special-Collections Bunk Johnson was a Jazz musician who lived in New Iberia and is credited for teaching Louis Armstrong and other Jazz legends. Learn more about Bunk Johnson and his music in the historical collection hosted at the Iberia Parish Library’s Main branch and visit his grave at St. Edward’s Cemetery. Attend the Bunk Johnson Festival held annually.

Historic Jeanerette Trail 500 E. Main St. | Jeanerette (337) 276-4408 JeaneretteMuseum.com Take a self-guided walking tour and discover Sugar City’s rich history. Download the map from IberiaTravel or pick it up at the Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau or the Jeanerette Museum.

Jeanerette Museum 500 E. Main St. | Jeanerette (337) 276-4408 JeaneretteMuseum.com Tues-Fri 10AM-4PM. Last tour at 3PM. Admission. Group tours welcome. Video on planting and harvesting of sugarcane. Sugarcane industry history exhibits and antique sugarcane harvest equipment. Local history, sewing collections, Swamp Room, Military Room, Mardi Gras Room, Cypress Room and large collection of pictures of the past in Jeanerette.

Jefferson Island Rip Van Winkle Gardens 5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd. New Iberia (337) 359-8525 RipVanWinkleGardens.org Daily 9AM-5PM. Last house tour 4PM. Admission. Guided tours of the Joseph Jefferson Home (ca. 1870), a grand architectural masterpiece built as a hunting lodge and painting studio for famous 19th century actor, Joseph Jefferson, who portrayed Rip Van Winkle. Rip’s Rookery and semi-tropical garden surrounding beautiful Lake Peigneur. Film of the 1980 catastrophe on the lake. Café, B&B and gift shop.

Jungle Gardens 6164 Avery Island Rd. | New Iberia (337) 369-6243 JungleGardens.org Daily 9AM-5PM. Admission. Jungle Gardens, home of “Bird City”, founded by E. A. McIlhenny, is a three mile driving tour around the remains of an unusual nursery. It’s 170 acres of extraordinary, beautiful, strange, and useful plants, as well as a refuge for many animal species of special concern. Customized bird tours for individuals and groups.

KONRIKO® Company Store/Conrad Rice Mill 307 Ann St. | New Iberia (800) 551-3245 ConradRice.com Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM. Admission. The oldest operating rice mill in the U.S. celebrated a century of operation in 2012. Watch a video on the history of the Acadians and tour the mill. The store features a selection of KONRIKO ® products and other local food products, arts and crafts.

LeJeune’s Bakery 1510 Main St. | Jeanerette (337) 276-5690 LejeunesBakery.com Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM. Built in 1884 by Oscar LeJeune and presently operated by Matthew LeJeune, 5th generation of the LeJeune family. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Free tours are given by appointment. Products are LeJeune’s French bread and ginger cakes.

New Iberia Azalea Trail (888) 942-3742 IberiaTravel.com March through April, stroll New Iberia’s award-winning Main Street where azaleas frame moss draped oak trees, stately homes and quaint cottages along Bayou Teche. Download the self-guided driving tour map of the azalea trail or pick up a print copy at the Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau.

New Iberia Main Street Historic District Walking Tours Main Street | New Iberia IberiaTravel.com Century-old oaks surround stately homes in the National Register Residential District. New Iberia’s Historic commercial district won the 2005 Great American Main Street Award ® , sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation ® . Take a self-guided walking tour and enjoy beautiful architecture, antique shops, specialty shops, art, museums, music and restaurants. Download the maps or pick them up at the Iberia Parish Welcome Center.

Scenic Byway Drives (888) 942-3742 IberiaTravel.com Experience self-guided scenic drives. The Bayou Teche and Jean Lafitte Scenic Byway drives wind through the heart of Cajun and Creole country, inviting visitors to taste the culinary culture of a land steeped in rich heritage and people who never meet a stranger. Guides available at Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Shadows-on-the-Teche 317 E. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 369-6446 ShadowsOnTheTeche.org Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM. Last tour 3:15PM. Admission. Built for a wealthy sugar planter in 1834, the Shadows-on-the- Teche was home to four generations before becoming a National Trust Historic Site. Live oaks draped with Spanish moss cast shadows on the house, gardens and Bayou Teche. Family letters and furnishings present an authentic picture of life in the 19th and 20th century. A good selection of regional books and local art can be found in the museum shop.

TABASCO® Factory Tours and Country Store 6228 Avery Island Rd. | New Iberia (337) 373-6129 Tabasco.com Daily 9AM-4PM. Admission. See the factory where TABASCO ® brand pepper sauce is made and view artifacts from TABASCO ® ’s founding family. Guided factory tour, guided food tours to local restaurants and cooking demonstrations available by reservation.

Wat Thammarattanaram Buddhist Temple 7913 Champa Ave. | Broussard (337) 378-9469 By appointment. Admission. The Buddhist temple sits in the heart of Lanexang Village, a large Lao community located off Highway 90, exit LA Highway 88.

OUTDOORS & RECREATION

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area - Bayou Teche Corridor Atchafalaya.org The Atchafalaya Basin is the largest swamp in the country. Referred to as “America’s Foreign Country,” the area is culturally rich with an ecologically varied region of rivers, bayous and swamps.

Bayou Boards and Kajun Kites New Iberia (337) 519-4420 BayouBoardsKajunKites.com Kite boarding and stand-up paddle boarding rentals, sales and lessons. Guided scenic paddle boarding tours.

Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing & Pavilion 605 S. Railroad St. | Delcambre (800) 884-6120 BayouCarlinCove.com Bayou Carlin Cove is your connection to the abundant waterways of the Vermilion Bay area, like the Intracoastal Waterway, Southwest Pass, Jefferson Island and Avery Island. A favorite spot for boaters, anglers, hunters and nature lovers, it’s perfect for great fishing, fresh seafood off the boat and lots of family fun.

Bayou Teche National Paddle Trail 2513 Hwy. 14 | New Iberia (337) 365-1540 IberiaTravel.com Bayou Teche runs 135 miles from Port Barre to Berwick through St. Landry, St. Martin, Iberia and St. Mary parishes and is easily accessed from several state highways and Interstate 10. The trail has a total of 13 established trailheads, which provide access to paddle trips. In New Iberia’s Historic District, the easiest access point is PJ Allain’s Waterfront & Sculpture Garden. Waterproof maps are available.

Cypremort Charters, LLC 306 Beach Ln. | Franklin (337) 789-3582 Charter fishing service, saltwater fishing at its best. Reservation only.

Cypremort Point State Park 306 Beach Ln. | Franklin (888) 867-4510 Crt.State.La.US/Louisiana-State-Parks Sun-Thurs 7AM-9PM; Fri-Sat 7AM-10PM. Admission. Gateway to the Gulf of Mexico on the shores of Vermillion Bay. Great spot for sail boating, swimming, picnicking, fishing and birding. Beach and boat launch. Six cabins available by reservation.

Emerald Billiard’s 2511 W. Old Spanish Trl. | New Iberia (337) 364-9922 EmeraldBilliards.com Sun-Thurs 5PM-midnight; Fri-Sat 5PM- 2AM. New Iberia’s premier billiard’s parlor, featuring 25 Valley Bar tables and 8 Brunswick Gold Crown Vs. Village Bingo.

Gonsoulin Land and Cattle, LLC 6110 Loreauville Rd. | New Iberia (337) 577-9160 GLCRanch.com Custom farm tours and field trips by appointment. Cooking demonstrations and workshops. Learn about nutrition and conservation.

Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes 445 E. Main St. | New Iberia IberiaTravel.com Public park with shrine dedicated to the Veterans of Foreign Wars from New Iberia who died in the service of the United States of America.

Iberia Community Garden 1505 S. Hopkins St. | New Iberia (337) 636-0790 Mon 8AM-5PM. Community supported urban food farm focused on pesticidefree, bio-dynamic, and space intensive food growing practices. Open Mondays for tours, guest gardening and ‘harvest your own’ farm stand. Reservation required for large groups or for alternate dates to visit.

Iberia Parish Birding Trail 2513 Hwy. 14 | New Iberia (888) 942-3742 IberiaTravel.com Explore the Iberia Parish Birding Trail in the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin, America’s largest river swamp. Birding areas of interest include Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, Jungle Gardens/Avery Island, New Iberia City Park, Jefferson Island Rip’s Rookery and Spanish Lake. Birding guides available at Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Iberia Parish Recreation 113 Willow Wood Dr. | New Iberia (337) 365-6197 IberiaRecreation.com 14 parks featuring swimming pool, wellness center, ball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, football and soccer fields, as well as playground equipment and numerous picnic and recreation areas. Wellness classes, summer camps and organized competitive sports for children and adults available. Facility rentals.

Isle of Iberia RV Resort 911 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212) New Iberia (337) 256-8681 IsleOfIberia.com Full service campground just north of Hwy 90 (Exit #126) with 30 and 50 amp hookups. Pull through and back in camp sites available, check-in at 2PM with check-out at 11AM. Enjoy playing on the playground, fishing in the catch & release pond, relaxing at the swimming pool with splash pad, lazy river and swim up bar. Pool hours are 10AM-10PM. Adjoining the pool area, the clubhouse has a concession stand, covered indoor/outdoor meeting areas and band/DJ stage.

Lake Fausse Pointe State Park 5400 Levee Rd. | St. Martinville (888) 677-7200 Crt.State.La.US/Louisiana-State-Parks Daily 6AM-9PM. Admission. Beautiful park located adjacent to America’s largest river swamp, the Atchafalaya Basin. Offers rental cabins, camping, canoe sites, hiking trails, splash park, boat launch, picnic areas and public pavilions.

Leaning Oak Farm 3313 Broken Arrow Rd. | New Iberia (337) 967-1718 LeaningOakFarm.net Guided farm tours providing a hands-on experience for children and adults. Learn things you never knew about farming, gardening, aquaculture, cows, sheep, pigs, chicken, rabbits, geese, ducks, goats and more.

New Iberia City Park 300 Parkview Dr. | New Iberia (337) 369-2337 CityOfNewIberia.com Daily 6AM-10:30PM. Walking and biking trails, playground, fishing pond, pool, picnic areas, recreation center and BMX skateboard park.

PJ Allain Waterfront Park and Sculptural Garden 109 N. Weeks St. | New Iberia (337) 365-9493 Daily 6AM-7PM. Waterfront park with landing. Pump-out and public restroom facilities accessible by water at no charge. Walking distance to New Iberia Main Street Historic District shops, restaurants and nightlife. Trailhead for Bayou Teche National Paddle Trail. Location of New Iberia Shipwreck interpretive kiosk.

Smokin’ Reel Charters, LLC 6300 John Lewis Rd. | New Iberia (337) 577-8441 SmokinReelsFishin.com US Coast Guard licensed and insured fishing charter.

Spanish Lake 117 Spanish Lake Rd. | New Iberia (337) 364-9694 Open sunrise to sunset. Admission. Beautiful lake offers fishing, boating, bird watching, picnicking and walking trail. Bait shop on site. Five handicapaccessible fishing piers. Approximately 240 species of birds recorded. Birding check list available.

Squirrel Run Golf Course 500 Darby Ln. | New Iberia (337) 367-0863 Squirrel-Run.com Daily. Admission. Beautiful 27-hole semiprivate course open to the public.

Stillwater Outfitter, LLC 306 Hammock Ln. | Cypremort Point (337) 654-3880 CaptainSteveSmith.com Charter service specializing in speckle trout and redfish fishing trips by reservation.

Sugar Oaks Golf Course 4002 Sugar Oaks Rd. | New Iberia (337) 364-7611 Daily. Admission. Beautiful 18-hole semiprivate course open to the public.

SHOPPING

A & E Gallery / The Art Box, LLC 335 W. Saint Peter St. | New Iberia (337) 364-2645 Schex.com Tues-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-3PM; or by appointment. Fun, functional fine art gallery featuring over 20 artists in all media. Art workshops for children and adults, poetry readings and art openings throughout the year.

A Gallery of Flowers and Gifts 2325 E. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 367-2401 AGalleryOfFlowers.com Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5PM. Floral arrangements and gifts with prompt and friendly service.

Alex Malay Boutique 206 A E. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 551-9611 AlexMalay.com Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM. Designer boutique offering something trendy and classic for every girl who loves fashion.

Allain’s Jewelry 221 E. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 365-2421 AllainsJewelry.com Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat 9AM-noon. For more than 50 years, this family-owned jeweler has provided New Iberia with quality jewelry, custom ring designs and in-house jewelry and watch repairs.

Armentor Jewelers 1020 E. Dale St. | New Iberia (337) 364-5375 ArmentorJewelers.com Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat 9AM-1PM. Fine jewelry.

Atchafalaya Treasures Gift Shop 1512 Weeks Island Rd. | New Iberia (337) 367-0747 Cajun folk art and gifts, Louisiana cookbooks, alligator heads and jewelry, complete line of Tabasco products and accessories. Located inside Mobil/ Pennywise.

Blue Butterfly Boutique 141 W. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 376-6129 TheBlueButterflyBoutique.com Tues-Fri 9AM-4PM and Sat 10AM-4PM. Home decor for all occasions.

Books Along the Teche 106 E. Main St. | New Iberia (877) 754-0849 BooksAlongTheTeche.com Mon-Fri 9:30AM-5:30PM, Sat 9:30AM- 5PM. New, old, rare, out-of-print and regional books. Signed copies and signed 1st editions of all James Lee Burke books. Local music. Ships worldwide.

Cane River Pecan Co. 1415 Easy St. | New Iberia (800) 293-8710 CaneRiverPecan.com From healthy snacks to customized gift tins loaded with flavor, choose from hundreds of unique pecan gift ideas.

Chateaux Rustique 710 Jefferson Terrace Blvd. New Iberia (337) 376-6215 ChateauxRustique.com Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-4PM. Furniture, antiques, home décor, outdoor décor, wedding rentals and holiday creations.

Da Berry Fresh Market 520 Hopkins St. | New Iberia (337) 492-3859 DaBerry.org Wed-Sun 10AM-6PM. Local farmers market selling vegetables, fruits and much more.

Delcambre Direct Seafood 605 S. Railroad St. | Delcambre (800) 884-6120 ext. 5 DelcambreDirectSeafood.com Marketplace located on the water along Richard St. at the Port of Delcambre. Consumers contact seafood producers to purchase fresh shrimp and other seafood as it arrives at the dock. Check the website for the latest catch and for more information about the program.

Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market 605 S. Railroad St. | Delcambre (800) 884-6120 ext. 6 DelcambreMarket.org Monthly on selected Saturdays 9AM-1PM. Enjoy what’s fresh for the season from area farms and local waters, along with tasting opportunities and recipes, live music, kids activities and other special events at Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavilion.

Emily’s Closet, LLC 699 E. Saint Peter St. | New Iberia (337) 364-9404 FabricAndTreasures.com Tues 10AM-3PM, Wed - Fri 10AM-5:30PM & Sat 9AM-1PM. Fabric and long-arm quilting. Sewing, heirloom technique, quilting, smocking and hair bow making classes.

Everyday Elements 111-A E. Saint Peter St. | New Iberia (337) 766-0110 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM. Family owned home decorators outlet.

For the Little Ones 115 E. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 367-9747 Mon-Fri 9:30AM-5PM, Sat 9:30AM-3PM. Childrens’ clothing and toys.

GLC Farmers Market 6110 Loreauville Rd. | New Iberia (337) 577-9160 GLCranch.com/GLC-Meat-Market Wed 2-6PM. Local farmers sell produce, plants, honey, homemade pies and other items. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb also available.

Guidry’s Cake Shop 221 W. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 369-6489 GuidrysCakeShop.com Cakes of all shapes and sizes baked to your specifications for any occasion.

Hebert’s Garden Center 533 W. Saint Peter St. | New Iberia (337) 364-8421 HebertsGardenCenter.com The finest selection of flowering plants, trees and shrubs selected specifically for our region.

Jeanerette Farmers Market 1440 Main St. | Jeanerette (337) 339-3383 Second Saturday of the month 8AM-noon + Weekly market every Friday 3-6PM. Locally-grown foods and handmade items sold on the grounds of the Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce.

Jolie Fleur Flowers, Gifts, and Coffee Shop 148 W. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 364-0109 JolieFleurFlorist.com Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM; Sat 9AM-noon. Flower shop and local coffee spot.

Landscape Ranch LLC, The 1300 E. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 608-9331 LandscapeRanch.com Mon-Fri 8AM-5:30PM, Sat 8AM-2PM. Locally owned nursery, garden center and bulk material source for all landscaping needs.

Old Bicycle Store 320 Center St. | New Iberia (337) 516-5610 Thurs-Sat 10AM-5PM. Antiques, collectibles and more.

Paul’s Flower Shop Design by Jen & Co. 110 Weeks St. | New Iberia (337) 365-1428 Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM, Sat 9AM-12PM. Floral arrangements.

Ricki’s 1000 Parkview Dr. | New Iberia (337) 367-5040 RickisOfNewIberia.com Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-3PM. Women’s clothing, gifts and accessories.

Rosary House 200 Ann St. | New Iberia (337) 364-5401 RosaryHouse.com Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat 9AM-noon. Manufacturer, importer and wholesaler of religious articles and fine hand-crafted heirloom goods since 1946. Rosarymaking demonstrations available.

Stokes Tropicals & More Garden Center 4806 E. Old Spanish Trl. Jeanerette (337) 365-6998 StokesTropicals.Plants.com Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM. Home of exotic and unusual plants.

Susan’s 122 E. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 519-8243 Tues - Fri 10AM - 5PM, Sat 10AM - 3PM. Juniors and women’s apparel and accessories.

Sweet Interiors 220 W. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 364-5222 SweetInteriorsLLC.com Tue-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-2PM. Furniture, home décor, antiques, silk florals, oil paintings and scents.

Taunt Na Na’s Flea Market 125 W. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 256-6454 TauntNaNa.com Thurs-Sun 10AM-6PM. Arts, crafts, antiques, new and used items and much more. Mais La Café serves Mellow Joy coffee by the cup.

Teche Area Farmers Market 102 W. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 369-2330 Tues 2:30-6PM, Sat 7-11AM. Homegrown produce and home-made products by area farmers, artists and crafters at Bouligny Plaza.

MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

BoJangles Sushi & Oyster Bar 101 E. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 369-5259 BojanglesSushiOysterBar.com

Bourbon Hall 113 W. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 365-8774

Camp Lounge 2714-B Hwy. 14 | New Iberia (337) 560-0034

Carabella’s Bar 109 Iberia St. | New Iberia (337) 364-3111

Clementine on Main 113 E. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 321-4003 ClementineOnMain.com

E & E Sports Bar 842 W. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 322-2522

El Mariachi Mexican Cuisine 1000 Parkview Dr. Ste. 27 New Iberia (337) 608-9844

El Paso Mexican Grill 816 E. Admiral Doyle Dr. | New Iberia (337) 359-4612

Landry’s Seafood & Steakhouse of Jeanerette 20371 Hwy. 90 E. Frontage Rd. Jeanerette LA (337) 276-4857

Landry’s Seafood & Steakhouse of New Iberia 2318 Hwy. 90 W. | New Iberia (337) 369-3772 LandrysCajunRestaurant.com

Lazy Lounge 526 French St. | New Iberia (337) 369-9278

Mulligan’s Olde Irish Pub 115 Iberia St. | New Iberia (337) 256-8162

Napoleon’s on the Teche 129 W. Main St. | New Iberia (337) 256-8162

Pelicans On The Bayou 5 Jefferson St. | New Iberia (337) 364-8677

Quarter Tavern 910 E. Main St.. | New Iberia (337) 256-5842

Tokyo Japanese Restaurant 1000 Parkview Dr. | New Iberia (337) 364-8880 TokyoAcadiana.biz

James Lee Burke

JAMES LEE BURKE’S IBERIA ON THE TRAIL OF DETECTIVE DAVE ROBICHEAUX

The captivating setting captured in the famed Detective Dave Robicheaux novels of award-winning author James Lee Burke is real. He draws inspiration from New Iberia’s people, culture and landscapes for his Dave Robicheaux mystery series with many sites on this downtown route featured in his novels. He noted “New Iberia has the most beautiful Main Street in the Country.”

Every Spring, the Iberia Preservation Alliance holds the official Books Along the Teche Literary Festival predominately in New Iberia’s historic district with events around Iberia Parish. Selfguided tour maps available at Visitor Center or IberiaTravel.com