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Annie Miller’s Sons Marsh and Swamp Tours offers an authentic Louisiana bayou experience, guiding visitors through lush marshes and winding waterways. With expert local guides, you can spot wildlife, learn Cajun history, and soak in the natural beauty of Houma’s swamps.

Whether you’re craving a leisurely pedal boat ride, a peaceful kayak journey, or a classic canoe adventure, this downtown experience has it all. With flexible rental options you can float your way through the bayou at your own pace.

Learn the ins and outs of the seafood industry from this multigenerational family business. View shrimp boats and nets, learn about safety regulations, walk through the processing plant and freezers and finish with a delicious, fresh seafood meal from Kim’s Suga Shack.

From the bayou to the bag, learn how dried shrimp are made during an hour-long guided tour. Faith Family Shrimp Co. is a wholesale/retail shrimp company located in Chauvin, LA.

Greenwood Gator Farm and Tours is a must-visit Houma attraction where visitors can get up close with alligators, and other local wildlife. With guided tours, educational experiences, and plenty of photo opportunities, it’s a fun and adventurous way to explore the bayou.

The Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge is a 4,212 acre refuge composed of freshwater marsh and Cypress-Tupelo Swamp. The refuge is only accessible by boat and provides excellent habitat for waterfowl, wading birds and neotropical songbirds. A one mile walking trail is available to the public from dusk to dawn.

With 35,000 acres of wetlands, this area is composed primarily of freshwater wetlands and provides an important habitat for wintering waterfowl of the Mississippi Flyway. From its two birding decks, visitors can see year-round resident wildlife including white tail deer, otter, alligators and diverse bird species. Public boat launch available.

The Southdown Trail System is a network of stunning trails set in a wooded area neighboring the bayous of Terrebonne Parish. The system is accessible to hikers and bikers.