LOUISIANA’S BEST ROAD TRIPS AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Hold a baby gator and much more in Jeff Davis Parish!

Jeff Davis Parish is ready to welcome you with fun, small towns, and big experiences! Your first stop should be our Visitor Center, located at I-10 Exit 64 in Jennings, LA. Our friendly staff can start you off with a warm cup of Community Coffee, brochures, and info on all our area has to offer. In the same spot, be sure to visit the “Gator Chateau,” a free, educational attraction for all ages, where you can hold a live baby alligator! Check out our gift shop for gator souvenirs to remember your visit. After your visit, take a tour of Bayou Rum, in Lacassine, LA, where you can take a free tour and taste rum made with locally grown sugarcane. Visit quaint Downtown Welsh, with its brick sidewalks and local shops. Don’t miss Mr. Clint’s, a vintage candy and unusual merchandise shop. Other top attractions in our Parish are the Zigler and Tupper Museums in Jennings, the 55-mile Flyway Byway State Scenic Byway, and seasonal crawfish farm tours. Don’t forget some of the best Cajun food you can get at one of our many local eateries featuring fresh seafood. Great RV spots at several scenic locations, such as Myers Landing in Lake Arthur. Camp under giant moss-covered oaks on the water. Come rest and relax in the heart of Cajun Country!

Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission: 1-800-264-5521, info@jeffdavis.org, www.jeffdavis.org.

Come enjoy, experience, and explore in Lincoln Parish!

Located in North Louisiana, Ruston & Lincoln Parish is known for its lively college-town atmosphere, 22-block historic downtown district, thriving arts culture, scenic outdoor attractions, and the incredibly sweet peaches grown there. The area is home to both Louisiana Tech University and Grambling State University and boasts a variety of specialty shops and local flavors.

Springtime welcomes many outdoor enthusiasts and mountain bikers as they blaze through the 10 miles of trails offered at Lincoln Parish Park. This local gem is open year round, and boasts walking paths, a beach, and multiple playgrounds.

In the summertime, Ruston welcomes the masses to celebrate the annual Louisiana Peach Festival. No trip to Ruston is complete without visiting Mitcham Farms Peach Store, home to all the peaches and peachy treats.

No matter the time of year, Heard Freighthouse Food Park is the best place to get a burger, sandwich, or BBQ that is sure to make your taste buds happy. With a short walk across the tracks, you can window-shop in one of the many locally owned stores in historic Downtown Ruston. 

Start planning your trip now to explore Ruston's many attractions, discover unique flavors, and experience true southern hospitality in Louisiana's College Town. 

RVing and Outdoor Adventure in Alexandria–Pineville, Louisiana

If you love the great outdoors sprinkled with fine art, fabulous dining, and fun times, Alexandria–Pineville might be the perfect place to set up camp! As it’s the Heart of Louisiana, you are just a two-hour drive from both Shreveport and Baton Rouge, with big-city amenities minus the traffic!

Situated along the banks of the Red River, the Alexandria–Pineville area has multiple lakes, beautiful views, water fun, and great fishing. And, since the town is also minutes from Kisatchie National Forest, outdoor recreation beckons you to the piney woods. There are multiple options for parking your RV or setting up a tent to explore Mother Nature’s bounty, each offering a scenic setting perfect for your needs. Check out our list of RV sites and campgrounds to reserve your spot today.

As the centerpiece of a thriving, downtown riverfront district, the Alexandria Museum of Art anchors an arts community with multiple cultural projects, live performances, and places to encounter art of all types.

And let’s not forget that you’re in Louisiana, so dining is a delicious adventure all of its own. The Alexandria–Pineville area does not disappoint, with seafood so fresh that it was probably swimming that morning, new takes on age-old Cajun recipes, international fare, a bustling food-truck scene, and even gas stations that are famous for to-go options!

So, enjoy the great outdoors, dining, and even nightlife outside the campfire circle, when you park your camper and your heart in the Heart of Louisiana, Alexandria–Pineville.

RELAXATION AND HOT GUMBO IN THE RIVER PARISHES

Rest and relaxation await you in Louisiana’s River Parishes, just a quick turn off the open road. Trade your work lunch for a hot bowl of gumbo and your responsibilities for the freedom of fresh air when you travel to a place known for its rich culinary and cultural heritage. Set between the bayous and the Mississippi River, Louisiana’s River Parishes boast twenty RV Parks, many of which are both family- and pet-friendly.

Discover real history in New Orleans Plantation Country where landmark homes along the river offer compelling and authentic tours, then head down the 1811 Slave Revolt Trail to see the homes and museums where America’s First Freedom March took place. In New Orleans Swamp Country you’ll find real adventure on a boat tour, hike, bike, or even zipline. Along the Andouille Trail, traditional smokehouses each offer a unique take on this local delicacy. During the holidays, the levee lights up in Bonfire Country, where Christmas lights are done differently in this centuries-old tradition.

Park it and wander at Poche Plantation, stay 3 nights and get the 4th night FREE! Use offer code: LARP.

The Heart of the Bayou

Louisiana’s famed gumbo is a spicy blend, and the Bayou Teche Corridor of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area is the geographical equivalent. Iberia Parish is the heart of the famous bayou.

Stay at Lake Fausse Point State Park, Isle of Iberia RV Resort, KOC Kampground or Oak Village RV Park.

Visit the area’s attractions: Avery Island’s TABASCO® Factory and Jungle Gardens, Jefferson Island Rip Van Winkle Gardens, Shadows-on-the-Teche plantation home, Konriko Company Store & Conrad Rice Mill or check out the Bayou Teche Museum and Jeanerette Museum. Go hiking at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park or fishing at Spanish Lake, visit a Louisiana beach at Cypremort Point State Park. Iberia Parish has public boat launches and charter fishing.

Launch a kayak from Loreauville, New Iberia City Park or Jeanerette floating docks. Stop to browse art galleries, shops and 21 trilingual markers, or get a snack from a downtown restaurant in the New Iberia National Register Historic District along the way. Or enjoy New Iberia’s Bike Trail, a 3.2-mile path that starts in Church Alley Park on East Main Street and crosses the Bayou Teche.

Plan your own adventure at IberiaTravel.com and experience the great outdoors in Iberia Parish—by land or water.