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Our Communities: Abita Springs
BY CARROLL DEVINEST. TAMMANY LITERARY ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2023
MAYBE IT’S SOMETHING IN THE WATER that gives Abita Springs its flavor—its creativity, quirkiness and affinity for nature—everywhere evident. Indeed, the town’s artesian spring or well water, with its reputed healing powers, has long drawn vacationers and settlers alike.
Whatever the cause, the town generously shares the benefits. Annually, musicians who typically perform in the streets for tips are celebrated at the ever-popular outdoor Busker Festival. Another widely favored event is the Whole Town Garage Sale in March. Just imagine the treasures that await you. And all seriousness aside, a visit to the Abita Mystery House, a sort of repository of tongue-in-cheek weirdness, is worthwhile.
A stop on the unspoiled Tammany Trace, Abita Springs has a Victorian style pavilion with a park and playground at its center, next to the Abita River.
You can feel the town’s vitality at the nearby Abita Café and the Abita Brew Pub, at the Trailhead Museum and at the Town Hall, which hosts the Abita Opry in spring and fall. At the Abita Brewing Company’s tours and tastings, you can learn about the fascinating process of beer making.
And on a hike through nearby Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve, among the beauty of the longleaf pines, you'll be refreshed.
Culinary Hot Spots
ABITA BREW PUB72011 Holly St. - (985) 892-5837
ABITA FARMERS MARKET22056 LA-59
ABITA SPRINGS CAFÉ22132 Level St. - (985) 400-5025
ARTIGUE’S ABITA MARKET22069 LA-59 - (985) 892-7300
MAMA D’S PIZZA & MORE22054 LA-59 - (985) 809-0308
MAPLE STREET BAKERY72066 Maple St. - (985) 327-5554
