With holiday season approaching, everyone is pinching their pennies, waiting to discover the perfect gifts for loved ones. So, here are some of the most legitimately fun things you can do in Louisiana without spending a time—saving that hard earned cash for stuff you really love to do!
- Visit the 4-1 Museum in Crowley, 425 N. Parkerson
crowley-la.com These four museums are all free in Crowley, and all under one roof: The Rice Interpretive Center, the J. D. Miller Music Recording Studio, Ford Automotive Museum and the History of Crowley Museum, and they are all a lot of fun to explore.
- Check out African-American art at the Southern University Museum of Art, Leon Netterville Dr., Baton Rouge
Facebook.com / Southern University Museum of Art This unique collection of visual art makes for a great afternoon exploring the African American legacy in Baton Rouge.
- RW Norton Gallery, 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport
Tripadvisor.com / Jo Owens This absolutely breathtaking collection will send you through decades of art history, not to mention the beautiful grounds that surrounds the gallery for visitors to explore.
- Visit the Booker Fowler Fish Hatchery, 10 Joan Stokes Rd., Forest Hill
Facebook.com / Booker Fowler Fish Hatchery This is an awesome place to learn about fish hatcheries, a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that produces freshwater sportfish. It’s really fun for kids to explore.
- Bayou Rum Distillery, 20909 Frontage Rd., Lacassine
Tripadvisor.com / HALCruiser2010 Go for a tour of this unique facility that makes one of the most popular drinks in all of Louisiana.
- Driskill Mountain, Bienville Parish
Flickr.com / Jimmy Emerson, DVM The highest point in Louisiana makes for a great and quick day hike that will give you some views you won’t soon forget.
- Explore the LSU Hilltop Arboretum, 11855 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge
facebook.com/LSUHilltopArboretum This beautiful arboretum includes a huge variety of trees as well as an interpretive center that is very educational.
- Take a walk through Audubon Park, St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
Facebook.com / Audubon Park One of the most beautiful parks in all of Louisiana, the collection of Live Oak trees here alone are well worth a stroll–and the bird rookery is just a great bonus.
- Go On a Tour of the Historic Charpentier District, 1205 N Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles
Tripadvisor.com / Onward07 This historic neighborhood includes some of the most interesting architecture you’ll find anywhere.
- Discover Chauvin Sculpture Gardens, 5337 Bayouside Dr., Chauvin
Facebook.com / Chauvin Sculpture Gardens You’ll be able to dive deep into the unique gardens here, formed by an outsider artist driven by his vision.
What are your favorite things to do for free in Louisiana? Are there things that you love to do the most? Let us know in the comments below. We’d love to hear your feedback!
crowley-la.com
These four museums are all free in Crowley, and all under one roof: The Rice Interpretive Center, the J. D. Miller Music Recording Studio, Ford Automotive Museum and the History of Crowley Museum, and they are all a lot of fun to explore.
Facebook.com / Southern University Museum of Art
This unique collection of visual art makes for a great afternoon exploring the African American legacy in Baton Rouge.
Tripadvisor.com / Jo Owens
This absolutely breathtaking collection will send you through decades of art history, not to mention the beautiful grounds that surrounds the gallery for visitors to explore.
Facebook.com / Booker Fowler Fish Hatchery
This is an awesome place to learn about fish hatcheries, a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that produces freshwater sportfish. It’s really fun for kids to explore.
Tripadvisor.com / HALCruiser2010
Go for a tour of this unique facility that makes one of the most popular drinks in all of Louisiana.
Flickr.com / Jimmy Emerson, DVM
The highest point in Louisiana makes for a great and quick day hike that will give you some views you won’t soon forget.
facebook.com/LSUHilltopArboretum
This beautiful arboretum includes a huge variety of trees as well as an interpretive center that is very educational.
Facebook.com / Audubon Park
One of the most beautiful parks in all of Louisiana, the collection of Live Oak trees here alone are well worth a stroll–and the bird rookery is just a great bonus.
Tripadvisor.com / Onward07
This historic neighborhood includes some of the most interesting architecture you’ll find anywhere.
Facebook.com / Chauvin Sculpture Gardens
You’ll be able to dive deep into the unique gardens here, formed by an outsider artist driven by his vision.
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