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ASCENSION PARISH - LOUISIANA’S SWEET SPOT
Nestled between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish
is home to an immense collection of diverse histories.
Located in Darrow, Houmas House Estate & Gardens will allow you
to take a step back in time. Take a tour of this historic Greek Revival
mansion, take a stroll through 38 acres of beautiful gardens, and
tour the Great River Road Museum. Enjoy any of the three fabu-
lous restaurants where casual and fine dining is available to take
your tastebuds on a unique culinary adventure.
Shop over 65 brands at Tanger in the city of Gonzales (known as
Jambalaya Capital of the World) and specialty shopping at restored
Acadian homes, The Cajun Village where café au lait and beignets
are always available in Sorrento.
Cross the Mississippi River and visit Donaldsonville’s Historic
Portals to the Past and learn about the town that was once
Louisiana’s Capital. Learn about the history of Donaldsonville at
your own pace by visiting seven self-guided portals in the Historic
District. The route is approximately 2.5 miles and is perfect for
walking, biking, or by car.
There’s just so much to see, taste, and experience, in your next get-
away – Louisiana’s Sweet Spot. Plan your sweet trip today!
Houmas House Estate & Gardens
225-473-9380 • www.houmashouse.com
The Great River Road Museum
225-473-9380 • www.greatriverroadmuseum.org
Tanger Outlets
225-647-9383 • www.tanger.com/gonzales
The Cajun Village Shops
225-675-2782 • Livin’ Louisiana
Donaldsonville’s Historic Portal to the Past
225-675-6550 • visitdonaldsonville.org/historic-portals
River Road African American Museum
225-474-5553 • www.riverroadaam.org
Sugarfield Spirits Co.
225-647-2029 • www.sugarfieldspiritsla.com
Noël Family Distillery
Info@noeldistillery.com • www.noeldistillery.com
Gilla Brewing Co.
bobby@gillabrewing.com • www.gillabrewingco.com
Lamar Dixon Expo Center
225-450-1009 • www.lamardixonexpocenter.com
Tracy Browning • Executive Director • tracy@aptcla.com • 888-775-7990 • www.visitlasweetspot.com
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