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Houma is a Trip!

Houma and the communities of Terrebonne Parish are deeply rooted in authentic culture, are home to some of the most mouthwatering Cajun cookin’ you can get your hands on and offer a diverse and wondrous landscape to explore. Looking to plan a day trip to Louisiana’s Bayou Country but not sure where to start? Don’t…

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Tales from the Trail: Bayou Terrebonne Distillers

  How does a whiskey distillery land on a list of crawfish joints? By creating the official Bayou Country Crawfish Trail cocktail, that’s how. It helps if you’re a sucker for interesting family histories and craft whiskey, an affinity I’ve got a hunch some of our visitors probably share. Owner of Bayou Terrebonne Distillers Noah…

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Tales from the Trail: Boudreau & Thibodeau’s

  We’ve all heard the Cajun jokes in varying degrees of inappropriateness, and at Boudreau & Thibodeau’s Cajun Cookin’ Seafood Restaurant, they come to life printed out and framed on the walls. Opened twenty-five years ago by Mike and Debra Blanchard— who are from Houma and Thibodaux, respectively—the seafood-loving couple strives to create a light-hearted, comfortable…

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Hotel, Motel, Holiday Inn

  What do you deem the most important aspect of travel? Is it the wondrous adventure that awaits you in a new destination, or perhaps it’s the unique and authentic food your palate is craving to taste. Or maybe, just maybe, what’s most important of all to you is where you lay your head after…

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Put It on the Gram

  There’s no doubt that Louisiana’s Bayou Country is home to rich history and authentic Cajun culture, but did you know we are also home to dreamy movie set locations, immersive museums and vibrant murals? The city is covered in magic at every corner. Whether you’re looking to step up your IG game or you’re…

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More Water Than Land

  Louisiana’s Bayou Country contains over 2500 square miles of mysterious swamps and vast wetlands. With more water than land, we have plenty of space for your next outdoor adventure! Here are some suggested water-based activities for you to enjoy when you Explore Houma!   PAC Kayak Rentals   A full-service kayak launch and marina,…

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Hurricane Season in Bayou Country

In South Louisiana, we are accustomed to five seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Hurricane Season. If you like to travel year-round, many experts say that traveling during hurricane season is perfectly fine. It is advisable that you know what to do in case one occurs, but for the most part, travelers who vacation during…

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Headin’ To Tails Season

When the days grow long and hot, live and boiled crawfish are hard to come by. But that’s no problem in Houma, where we’re eating Louisiana crawfish all year long. Our Cajun recipes are front and center during “tails” season, when you’ll find tail meat in nearly any dish you can think of. Dig into…

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Red, White and Bayou Country

Everyone loves a great Independence Day celebration with the yearly traditions like barbecuing, lighting fireworks and wearing fashionable American flag apparel, bonus points if they’re Old Navy. But why not try something different this year? Jet off to Louisiana’s Bayou Country this 4th of July for a holiday that will go down in (your family’s)…

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Here’s to You, Dad

This Father’s Day, leave the stress of planning behind and treat Dad with a special trip to Louisiana’s Bayou Country. Whether he’s into outdoor activities, is a seafood enthusiast or enjoys to sip on a good local spirit, you’ll be sure to impress Dad with a Father’s Day trip that fits him to a T that…

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