Food scene
Roberto's River Road Restaurant
1985 LA-75Delicious seafood!
Sightseeing
Istrouma Brewing
5590 Bayou Paul RoadLocal Brewery that also serves great food!
Admission to the museum and grounds is free for everyone. About 4000 square feet of exhibits exist inside of the self-touring museum. Self-guided audio wands for groups up to 10 are available.
A self-guided 9-stop audio driving tour takes you through the Carville Historic District. Audio tour maps are available on the museum front porch (at no charge) for this tour, which will take you between 20 – 30 minutes.
GPS users: Enter 5440 Point Clair Road, Carville, LA 70721
Wednesday – Friday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed on federal holidays
This is a Military Base and ID's are required.
National Hansen's Disease Museum
Admission to the museum and grounds is free for everyone. About 4000 square feet of exhibits exist inside of the self-touring museum. Self-guided audio wands for groups up to 10 are available.
A self-guided 9-stop audio driving tour takes you through the Carville Historic District. Audio tour maps are available on the museum front porch (at no charge) for this tour, which will take you between 20 – 30 minutes.
GPS users: Enter 5440 Point Clair Road, Carville, LA 70721
Wednesday – Friday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed on federal holidays
This is a Military Base and ID's are required.
St Gabriel Catholic Church Campus
3625 Louisiana 75Oldest standing Church in the Southern Mississippi Valley
Small Zoo in Baton Rouge, great outing for families. Gift shop, food, train and animal exhibits.
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BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
3601 Thomas RdSmall Zoo in Baton Rouge, great outing for families. Gift shop, food, train and animal exhibits.
Fantastic outing at the Zoo. Part of the beautiful Audubon Park in New Orleans offers exhibits, food, gift shop an so much more.
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Audubon Zoo station
Fantastic outing at the Zoo. Part of the beautiful Audubon Park in New Orleans offers exhibits, food, gift shop an so much more.
Community Center offers a seasonal swimming pool, exercise facility and more. Single day pass is $5 person
Saint Gabriel Community Center
1400 Gordon Simon Leblanc DriveCommunity Center offers a seasonal swimming pool, exercise facility and more. Single day pass is $5 person
Automobile ferry takes you across the Mississippi River. Unique opportunity to see the Mississippi at ground level. Plaquemine is across the river with an adorable Downtown shopping and Historic buildings. Restaurants and close to other Plantation Tours nearby.
Plaquemine-Sunshine Ferry Westbank Landing
Louisiana 75Automobile ferry takes you across the Mississippi River. Unique opportunity to see the Mississippi at ground level. Plaquemine is across the river with an adorable Downtown shopping and Historic buildings. Restaurants and close to other Plantation Tours nearby.
Plaquemine
Great Historic buildings, restaurants, Museums and more.
Tiger Stadium
Short 20 minutes up Hwy 30 to the Stadium.
Short drive to the Campus. Tour the area and campus. Terrific events take place on Campus. Football, Gymnastics, Baseball, Swim Meets, Concerts, Plays, Performing Arts and more.
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Louisiana State University
Short drive to the Campus. Tour the area and campus. Terrific events take place on Campus. Football, Gymnastics, Baseball, Swim Meets, Concerts, Plays, Performing Arts and more.
City/town information
60 minutes from St. Gabriel. New Orleans is a destination worth visiting! NOLA for specific events and places to visit.
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New Orleans
60 minutes from St. Gabriel. New Orleans is a destination worth visiting! NOLA for specific events and places to visit.
Neighborhoods
New Orleans City Park. Fabulous visit to the park can be an all day event. Boat rides, bicycle renting, food pavilion, Children's and Art Museum, Children's Rides, Nursery Rhythm Theme attraction and more
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City Park
1 Palm DrNew Orleans City Park. Fabulous visit to the park can be an all day event. Boat rides, bicycle renting, food pavilion, Children's and Art Museum, Children's Rides, Nursery Rhythm Theme attraction and more
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Vehicle
Renting a vehicle is the best advice and most cost effective.
Bräuche und Kultur
Mississippi River Levee
Mississippi River views are available by walking to the top of the Levee across from Marguerite Plantation. View the mighty Mississippi. Top of the levee makes a great walking path. Children need to be supervised.
Swimming is not allowed in the river.
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Children's Attractions Nearby
Baton Rouge and New Orleans both have Children's Museums, parks and recreation, Dinosaur Play Area, Indoor and outdoor activities for children.
Both cities have great City Park systems.