Attractions in Thibodaux, Louisiana

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St. Valerie Shrine 985-446-1387
Canal Boulevard at East Seventh Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
St. Joseph Cathedral
The St. Valerie Shrine is an ornate glass and wood casket containing a wax statue embedded with the actual severed arm of St. Valerie. Valerie was born in Rome and... more info map

Drive-by Plantations
Along the Banks of Bayou Lafourche South
The Acadia Plantation and the Rienzi Plantation are just a few of the private antebellum homes which you can view along the banks of the Bayou. more info map
Edward Douglas White House 985-447-0915
2295 LA Highway 1, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Located 4 Miles North on LA Highway 1
Plantation home of Governor Edward D. White and his son, Chief Justice E.D. White, Jr. Houses exhibits on the White family history and the sugar industry. This is a... more info map
Rienzi Plantation 985-448-4519
Highway 308, Thibodaux, LA 70310
Legend has it that this home was built as a retreat for Maria Louisa, the Queen of Spain, during the French Revolution. It was later owned by the founder of Thibodaux,... more info map
St John's Episcopal Church 985-447-2910
718 Jackson Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
This is one of the oldest Episcopal Churches West of the Mississippi River. The Parish was organized in 1843 by Bishop Leonidas Polk, who became the first Episcopal... more info map

Laurel Valley Village 985-447-7352
936 Laurel Valley Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Village consists of the remains of a turn-of-the-century sugar cane plantation, including the sugar mill built in 1845, schoolhouse, two-story boarding house, country... more info map

Lafourche Parish Library 985-446-1163
303 West Fifth Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Visit this local library offering thousands of titles, movies, music, and special events. There is also a wonderful children's section. more info map

Bayou Country Children's Museum 985-446-2200
211 Rue Betancourt, Thibodaux, LA 70301
This hands-on museum provides children ages 2-12 the chance to learn about the culture, music, agriculture, food, industry, and festivals that make the Cajun culture so... more info
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center 985-448-1375
314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Located Along the Banks of Bayou Lafourche
The Jean Lafitte National Park Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center tells the story of the Acadians who settled along the bayous and the wetland swamps of southeastern... more info map

Old Thibodaux Walking Tour
Downtown Area at Route 1 and Green Street
You can enjoy a walk through the downtown area, which sports a mixture of antebellum and turn-of-the-century homes and businesses. more info map
Torres Cajun Swamp Tours 985-633-7739
105 Torres Road , Thibodaux, LA 70301
Located in the Kraemer Area
A tour involving all the great details of the swamps in Louisiana. Tours are 1 1/2 hours. There is also a garden and animal tour. Their pavilion can be reserved for... more info map
Zam's Bayou Swamp Tours 985-633-7881
136 Kraemer Bayou Road , Thibodaux, LA 70301
Narrated tours of the swamps in Louisiana. French speaking guides available. They are open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. more info map