Visitors to Houmas House Plantation and Gardens can build their trip into an adventure that includes nearby shopping, dinning, attractions and other plantations.

Many other historic plantation sites are located within minutes of Houmas House, some of which are not open for tours. The grand old homes are, however, friendly to photographers and the facts on their historic plaques help immerse visitors in the Great River Road experience.

RESTAURANTS

Cafe Burnside
Casual cajun flare for lunch, overlooking the gardens of Houmas House.

Latil's Landing at Houmas House
In the tradition of Old Louisiana Dining, Chef Jeremy Langlois has created a menu that will delight and please the finest of guests, and present you with an experience rivaling those of the great Sugar Barons of the 1800's.

The Grapevine Café
Across the bridge in Donaldsonville.

TRIP PLANNER

New Orleans Plantation Parade

Louisiana Office of Tourism

Ascension Parish Tourism Commission

Assumption Parish

Livingston Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau

River Parishes Tourist Commission

Jefferson Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau

New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Gift Shop at Houmas House
Hundreds of unique gifts.

Tanger Outlet Mall
Minutes away in Gonzales.

River Region Art Association
River Region Art Association was founded in 1993, and currently has over 100 members. They are located in Gonzales, LA.

THINGS TO DO

Lamar Dixon Exhibition Hall
Located in Gonzales. Check schedule for shows and events.

Blue Bayou Waterpark
Just minutes away going toward Baton Rouge.

Dixie Landin' Amusement Park
Adjacent to Blue Bayou Water Park.

PLACES TO STAY

The Honeymoon Cottage at Houmas House
Call (225) 473-9380 for details and reservations.

Holiday Inn Gonzales

Cabahanosse Bed and Breakfast

Monteleone Hotel

The Victorian on the Avenue

Windsor Court - New Orleans

The Ritz Carlton, New Orleans

The Roosevelt New Orleans

SITES TO SEE

L'Hermitage Plantation

Ashland Belle Helene

San Francisco Plantation
Dramatically different architecture. Located in Reserve.

Whitney Plantation

Oak Alley Plantation
Tours daily. Located in Vacherie.

Laura Plantation
Tours daily. Located in Vacherie.

Evergreen Plantation
Tours by appointment. Located in Wallace.

National Hansen's Disease Museum
Open to the public, free of charge, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Federal holidays. It is advisable to call to verify museum accessibility, 225-642-1950.

Tezcuco Plantation Ruins

Other Louisiana Sites