Things To Do
Pelican Point Golf & Country Club
Located just off the banks of the Mississippi River, in Gonzales, Louisiana, and behind the historic Houmas Plantation House, Pelican Point Golf Club combines British-style golf with a Louisiana flair. Pelican Point Golf Club offers the perfect setting and amenities suited for families of all sizes, such as enjoying a round of golf with old friends, entertaining guests, playing a quick game of tennis or simply relaxing pool-side on the beautiful grounds.
The Great River Road Museum
The Great River Road Museum is actually located on the Houmas House property! Visiting The Great River Road Museum opens visitors eyes to what early life along the lower Mississippi was like. The culture, commerce, folklore and music was a fusion of all the foreign countries that discovered and developed this new territory. From the wealthy owners of great sugar empires, to the humble lives of the enslaved, this museum details how each lived and survived by this powerful body of water.
Tanger Gonzales
Visit Tanger for a unique shopping experience. Find your favorite brands and experience exceptional guest service. Shop with unbeatable value at Tanger! Also located near two of our recommended hotels!
Downtown Baton Rouge
If you find yourself with some free time before the ceremony, take a quick 20-25-minute drive to explore the heart of Louisiana’s capital! Downtown Baton Rouge offers a perfect mix of history and riverfront charm; you can take in panoramic views from the 27th-floor observation deck of the New State Capitol, explore the Gothic "castle" at the Old State Capitol, or enjoy a scenic stroll along the Mississippi River Levee. For a bite to eat, we recommend grabbing a Po-boy at Poor Boy Lloyd's or heading to the rooftop of the Shaw Center for the Arts for lunch with a view before heading back to get ready for the big day!
