Spring in Louisiana is right around the corner—which means it’s time for a picnic. Whether you’re just looking for a fun family activity or a spot where you can have some romance, Louisiana has the right place for you. Where are your favorite places to have a picnic? We picked some of the top spots from all around the state, so you don’t have to do anything but show up with your basket.
- Sabine Pass Lighthouse, Cameron Parish
facebook.com / Sabine Pass Lighthouse On the border of Texas/Louisiana, this historic lighthouse is a great place for a hidden away picnic. It’s a little hard to access by the road, but is just off State Road 82.
- Black Bayou Lake NWF, Monroe
.facebook.com/BlackBayouLakeNWR This stunning National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe offers an amazing setting for a family picnic or romantic picnic for two.
- City Park Chime Tree, New Orleans
foursquare.com What’s more inviting than chowing down underneath a huge oak tree? One that has beautiful wind chimes installed in it, of course. Visit this tree near big lake in City Park and you will certainly have a magical time.
- Abita Springs Gazebo, Abita Springs
roadtrippers.com Marvel in the quaint beauty of Abita Springs as you settle down for a picnic at the town gazebo, pictured here.
- Prien Lake Park, Lake Charles
flickr.com/photos/ilouque Visitors and locals to Lake Charles love to picnic near Prien Lake, where the fountain provides a beautiful backdrop for picnics.
- State Capitol Park, Baton Rouge
Flickr.com / Antrell Williams This beautiful park that surrounds the Baton Rouge capitol building is the ideal place for a picnic in the capital city.
- Avery Island Jungle Gardens, Avery Island
flickr.com/photos/kkanouse Spend the afternoon soaking up the gorgeous Avery Island jungle gardens, where many beautiful and exotic plants will accompany you on a pleasant picnic.
- Hodges Gardens, Florien
flickr.com/photos/finchlake One of the most beautiful gardens in the country, let alone Louisiana, this state treasure is worth a picnic for sure.
- Grand Isle
Flickr.com / Billy Metcalf Photography There’s perhaps nowhere better to catch the beautiful sunsets that Louisiana is known for than Grand Isle—and Grand Isle State Park is a perfect place to schedule your picnic.
- Cypress Black Bayou Park and Recreation Area, Linton
flickr.com/photos/shreveportbossier This beautiful park near Shreveport-Bossier city offers a wide array of attractions for a fun filled family day—and of course, a picnic.
What do you think of these picnic spots? Have you ever been to any of them? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! We love to hear from you.
facebook.com / Sabine Pass Lighthouse
On the border of Texas/Louisiana, this historic lighthouse is a great place for a hidden away picnic. It’s a little hard to access by the road, but is just off State Road 82.
.facebook.com/BlackBayouLakeNWR
This stunning National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe offers an amazing setting for a family picnic or romantic picnic for two.
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What’s more inviting than chowing down underneath a huge oak tree? One that has beautiful wind chimes installed in it, of course. Visit this tree near big lake in City Park and you will certainly have a magical time.
roadtrippers.com
Marvel in the quaint beauty of Abita Springs as you settle down for a picnic at the town gazebo, pictured here.
flickr.com/photos/ilouque
Visitors and locals to Lake Charles love to picnic near Prien Lake, where the fountain provides a beautiful backdrop for picnics.
Flickr.com / Antrell Williams
This beautiful park that surrounds the Baton Rouge capitol building is the ideal place for a picnic in the capital city.
flickr.com/photos/kkanouse
Spend the afternoon soaking up the gorgeous Avery Island jungle gardens, where many beautiful and exotic plants will accompany you on a pleasant picnic.
flickr.com/photos/finchlake
One of the most beautiful gardens in the country, let alone Louisiana, this state treasure is worth a picnic for sure.
Flickr.com / Billy Metcalf Photography
There’s perhaps nowhere better to catch the beautiful sunsets that Louisiana is known for than Grand Isle—and Grand Isle State Park is a perfect place to schedule your picnic.
flickr.com/photos/shreveportbossier
This beautiful park near Shreveport-Bossier city offers a wide array of attractions for a fun filled family day—and of course, a picnic.
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