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HOUMAS HOUSE ESTATE & GARDENS
Discover Louisiana’s rich history and beautiful scenery! Houmas House Es-
tate & Gardens offers a stunning Greek-Revival mansion surrounded by 38
acres of gardens and ancient live oaks. Students can explore the historic
home filled with period antiques and artwork, stroll beneath centuries-old
live oaks, and savor Southern cuisine at one of several on-site restaurants.
Next door, the Great River Road Museum provides interactive exhibits
about life along the Mississippi River, including early settlers, river trade,
and plantation culture. These sites are perfect for outdoor learning, offer-
ing hands-on experiences outside the classroom. Whether for a school trip
or family visit, they provide an engaging way to explore history, nature, and
Southern traditions in Louisiana.
40136 Hwy. 942 (River Road, Burnside) Darrow, LA 70725
Leslie Brewer, Sales • leslie@houmashouse.com
To book a tour contact Kacie Zuppardo
Kacie@houmashouse.com
225-473-9380 • houmashouse.com
JEFF DAVIS PARISH
Learning comes alive in Jeff Davis Parish, where hands-on
experiences connect students with Louisiana’s agriculture, wildlife,
and history. Discover aquaculture in action with a tour of a working
crawfish farm. Learn about native wildlife at the Gator Chateau,
where students can safely interact with live alligators. Step into the
past at the W.H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum, frozen in
time since 1949. Get creative at Jacques’ Pottery Shop or explore
rotating exhibits at the Zigler Art Museum. With affordable
options, engaging STEM and arts opportunities, and warm Cajun
hospitality, Jeff Davis Parish is the perfect
student-friendly destination for
educational travel.
Crawfish Farm Tours (March-May) Zigler Art Museum
337-821-5521 • www.jeffdavis.org 337- 824-0114 • www.ziglerartmuseum.org
Gator Chateau Jacques’ Pottery Shop
800-264-5521 • www.jeffdavis.org/gator-chateau 337-304-4330 • www.jacquespotteryshop.com
W.H. Tupper Museum Mr. Clint’s
337-821-5532 • www.tuppermuseum.com 337-930-4227 • facebook.com/MrClints
337-821-5521 • carter@jeffdavis.org • jeffdavis.org
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