Melissa’s guidebook for St. Landry Parish
Food scene
Great place to eat only 45 minute drive. Many local musicians play on most nights. Historic building.
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Cafe Sydnie Mae
140 E Bridge StGreat place to eat only 45 minute drive. Many local musicians play on most nights. Historic building.
Need to make reservations if you want to experience this great place to eat. Great brunch also on Sunday. Very short drive-about 25 minutes.
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The Little Big Cup
149 Fuselier RdNeed to make reservations if you want to experience this great place to eat. Great brunch also on Sunday. Very short drive-about 25 minutes.
Great seafood. Next door to the Atchafalaya club. Eat a great meal then dance the night away.
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Pat's Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant
1008 Henderson Levee RdGreat seafood. Next door to the Atchafalaya club. Eat a great meal then dance the night away.
Closest place for great Cajun meats if you're in the mood to dirty the kitchen. Or grab some boudin products from the hot box.
Kartchner's Grocery
24562 U.S. Highway 190Closest place for great Cajun meats if you're in the mood to dirty the kitchen. Or grab some boudin products from the hot box.
When in season, stop by and pick up some great boiled crawfish and head back to the camp and enjoy with your favorite beverage.
Alonso's Crawfish Shack
928 Saizan AvenueWhen in season, stop by and pick up some great boiled crawfish and head back to the camp and enjoy with your favorite beverage.
24572 U.S. Hwy 190
24572 U.S. Highway 190Reservations required. Unique Cajun dishes. Check out the menu online which changes with seasons.
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Cafe Josephine
818 Napoleon AveReservations required. Unique Cajun dishes. Check out the menu online which changes with seasons.
Sightseeing
For the outdoorsy people, hunters, sightseers, etc. Get some fresh air and in touch with nature. Just 10 miles and 15 minutes away.
Sherburne Wildlife Management Area
For the outdoorsy people, hunters, sightseers, etc. Get some fresh air and in touch with nature. Just 10 miles and 15 minutes away.
City/town information
Baton Rouge
Just 44 miles and an hour away to the state capital city of BR.
Lafayette
Just 35 miles and 40 minutes to Lafayette, LA.
Entertainment
Just 14 miles and 20 minutes to great entertainment. If luck is on your side take advantage of the casino or pick a favorite horse and enjoy some suspense on the racetrack. Great food also can be found here.
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Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
2235 Creswell LnJust 14 miles and 20 minutes to great entertainment. If luck is on your side take advantage of the casino or pick a favorite horse and enjoy some suspense on the racetrack. Great food also can be found here.
Enjoy a weekend of good finds. Large flea market open every weekend-rain or shine. Just 30 minutes and 32 miles away.
Lafayette Jockey Lot
3011 NW Evangeline ThroughwayEnjoy a weekend of good finds. Large flea market open every weekend-rain or shine. Just 30 minutes and 32 miles away.
Make sure you allot several hours to explore all the nostalgic items in this place!! You may even get to meet Kyng Tutt (one of the vendors who will gladly provide you with a 10% discount on his items).
Spotted Cat Antiques
637 Creswell LaneMake sure you allot several hours to explore all the nostalgic items in this place!! You may even get to meet Kyng Tutt (one of the vendors who will gladly provide you with a 10% discount on his items).