- Our list of the best things to do in Opelousas, Louisiana, features the top 39 nearby activities — including 21 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Opelousas, LA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 8 things to do within the city of Opelousas, LA , followed by 31 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, Eunice and Scott
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With a museum dedicated to the first settlers of Louisiana, some of the Acadian Memorial's attractions are the murals, the eternal flame and the wall of names.
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An entire park surrounds the Evangeline Oak, a local and national landmark since it appeared in the epic poem of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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Locals and tourists both enjoy spending an afternoon in the Acadian Memorial and Museum. The museum spotlights the Acadian's who found refuge in Louisiana and allows those of Acadian background to track their ancestors.
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Speaking on the story of the arrival of African Americans into Southwest Louisiana is The African American Museum. The museum features a collection of exhibits that support the main attraction, a twenty six foot mural by a renowned artist in the area.
32.4 Miles
The Church of St Martin de Tours is a 19th century Acadian church which operates as a multi-purpose venue playing host to a variety of events such as weddings, receptions and more.
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Named for the early Spanish colonial settlers who lived around it, Spanish Lake is a local birdwatching destination being home to a variety of wildlife including rare bird and reptile species.
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New Iberia's Acadian Park is a baseball stadium that serves as the home ballpark for a number of high school and recreational teams, including the New Iberia Rebels, Pelicans, Cardinals, and Indians.
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5505 Rip Van Winkle Road, New Iberia, LA 70560
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The Rip Van Winkle Gardens is a 25 acres garden which surrounds the 1870 built Joseph Jefferson house. The several cottages from the premises can be rented, while the gardens themselves can host wpecial events, such as weddings.
39.6 Miles
Marksville's Kids Quest is a supervised indoor play space with a wide variety of activities available to kids. Entertainment options include karaoke, arts and crafts, themed play spaces, and a variety of games.
39.7 Miles
A city-run theater in a historic downtown building, the Sliman Theater for the Performing Arts has been fully restored to its appearance circa 1940. It hosts a variety of live performances, and is available for special events.