When it comes to festival season, no one does it quite like Bayou Country. Here in the South, we have a culture unlike any other and are ready to showcase that culture with a full day of spectacular music, delicious food and fun activities for everyone – that’s right, it’s the White Boot Stroll! No…
To truly capture the essence of Louisiana’s Bayou Country, taking a swamp tour should be at the top of your itinerary! Venture into Houma’s swamps and wetlands to not only see the sights but become part of them. Our tour guides and captains are natives to this area, who are not only knowledgeable on the…
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! The Bayou Country Crawfish Trail is a one-stop shop for all your crawfish-lovin’ needs!…
There’s no denying Louisianans have a way with words. Although we speak English, folks may have a hard time understanding the language that reflects our Cajun culture down here in the South. Our Edu-Cajun series will dive into some of the sayins’ one might hear when visiting Bayou Country. LESSON 1: Boudin (BOO-dan): Simply put, boudin…
Whether you’re looking to embrace your Irish roots, or you just want to don your greenest attire and have a bit of fun, we’ve got you covered this St. Patrick’s Day! It’s no secret that in Houma, we enjoy our festivals and parades. No holiday goes uncelebrated here, including St. Patrick’s Day. Houma’s St. Patty’s…
In addition to outstanding Louisiana food, music and outdoor activities, there are some truly unique experiences that you can only have in the Houma area. Take a look below and choose your next Bayou Country adventure. Take a Ride on Louisiana’s First Swamp Tour Did you know that swamp tours started in Louisiana with a woman known as Alligator…
The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) celebrated the graduation of Sondra Corbitt, Executive Director and Chantel Deville, Group Tour Sales Manager of the Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (HACVB) from the Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy (LTLA) at the association’s 2022 Annual Meeting in Alexandria. The 24 members of the LTLA class spent all of 2021 developing their…
The Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (HACVB) was awarded with the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal by Destinations International in recognition of the organization’s commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination organizations around the world. “We are pleased to have The Houma Area Convention and…
As colder weather creeps, everyone is gearing up for “boot weather.” While many across the US break out their favorite pair of snow boots to keep their toes nice and warm, here in Louisiana’s Bayou Country you’ll see many pairs of a cultural classic—the “shrimp boot.” While these white rubber beauties go by many a…
Amid Houma’s venerable mansions, gardens, and swamps, filmmakers and television producers create visions of America’s past and intriguing glimpses into the real lives of bayou people. On your visit to Houma, you have an opportunity to see some of the beautiful settings that have added depth and drama to many notable and award-winning movies and…
