Explore Houma is pleased to present the Bayou Arts Fest featuring Voice of the Wetlands on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., in Historic Downtown Houma. Bayou Arts Fest is a family-friendly festival that celebrates the best of Terrebonne Parish’s arts and culture. Join us and pass a good time as…
When the temperature drops and that crisp Autumn air hits, locals know it’s time to dust off their flannels and prepare for the season we’ve all been waiting for: Festival Season! HOUMA HERO FEST Mark your calendars! It’s time for Houma’s first-ever Hero Fest on Saturday, September 22-24, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
National Travel and Tourism Week, (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the essential role that travel will play in driving economic growth and innovation through the theme #TravelForward. “The travel industry fuels every industry—our industry’s success is the nation’s success,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO…
As the weather warms and the daylight stretches longer into the evening, it’s the perfect time to experience the waterways of Louisiana’s Bayou Country from a different perspective. Grab your paddle and enjoy a nice and easy trek around the coastal marshes of Point-Aux-Chenes and focus on the ecology and southern scenery of our area…
Down here in Louisiana’s Bayou Country, you’ll see many pairs of the cultural classic – the “shrimp boot.” While these white rubber beauties go by many a name (Cajun Reeboks, Cocodrie Converse and Swamp Nikes, just to name a few) they serve a very important purpose here. So, here’s four things you should know about…
