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The Spirit of Travel in Bayou Country

  In Louisiana’s Bayou Country, we are celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week which is held the week of May 3rd through 9th.  This year’s theme, the “Spirit of Travel”, permeates through our hotels, small businesses, restaurants, unique landmarks, and attractions.  Here at the Houma Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, we thank our resilient, hard-working, and…

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Cajun Wordology

A SMALL SAMPLING OF COMMON CAJUN WORDS Start with French, add in a little Acadian French, convert it all into English then throw a bit Acadian French back in, and you begin to get the idea of how our colorful words came into being. Below is just a small sampling of some of our more…

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Louisiana’s Bayou Country

HOUMA – TERREBONNE PARISH Formed by the Mississippi River Delta and the Gulf of Mexico, Houma is truly Louisiana’s Bayou Country. More than 65% of Terrebonne Parish consists of wetlands and open water. In case you didn’t know, a parish is what other states refer to as a county. Houma offers an experience blended with…

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National Crawfish Day

BOILED ON THE BAYOU! In Bayou Country, as proud locals of Terrebonne Parish we know how to represent the best of our culture — fairs and festivals, delicious Cajun food, genuine hospitality, and at this time of the year more than any other, boiled crawfish, sha! Good times with friends and family, celebrating everything and…

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Visitor Center Updates

Welcome to Louisiana’s Bayou Country! The Houma Area Visitors Center is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. If you need assistance you can reach us at (800) 688-2732 or email at [email protected]. Please wear a mask and observe our social distancing guidelines when visiting. INDUSTRY UPDATES US Travel STATE  INFORMATION Office of the Governor…

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20-Something Reasons King Cake is King of Bayou Country Mardi Gras

While it’s no secret our king cake game is strong in Terrebonne Parish, one might wonder… just how strong is it? Well, loosen your built buckles and get your taste buds ready. Here’s 22 reasons to enjoy Bayou Country king cake season. 1. Cannata’s | 6307 W Park Ave or 1977 Prospect Blvd. Houma Try the…

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Mardi Gras 2020

Mardi Gras is a big deal here in Bayou Country and being the host of Louisiana’s 2nd largest celebration is not something we take lightly. Staying true to our culture, “doing it big” is the way we prefer to ring in the carnival season. King cakes, tailgates, the cool and crisp southern Louisiana winter air,…

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Your 2019 Fall Festival Guide

Fall means one thing to those of us in Bayou Country – Festival after Festival after Festival. Our weekends are packed with fun times for the whole family. Below is just a taste of the big fun getting started on the bayou. Geocoinfest 2019 (SEPT 26-29, 2019) Get ready for a weekend full of family,…

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This Event is Going to be MEGA & Here’s Why You Should Attend

Houma is home to some of the most unique events Louisiana has to offer, but this year one stands out as a can not miss. GeoCoinFest 2019 will be held in the heart of Bayou Country and is the place for all geocachers, novice to expert. With outstanding events, limited time cache challenges and great company, join us as we…

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Geocaching – A step by step guide to getting started

If you’re unfamiliar, geocaching is a GPS-based scavenger hunting game that is happening all around you right now. It’s a great way to get outside and have fun with your family, engaging kids of all ages. To get you started, check out our guide below: 1. Visit GeoHouma.com The official online home of the Houma…

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