Things To Do
The Chimes
Jackie and I had our first date at Chimes...great food and gives you taste of Louisiana!
Louie's Cafe
You wont be disappointed with anything on this menu.......enough said!
USS Kidd Museum
Moored in the Mississippi River, this War Memorial rests in a unique docking system designed for the rise and fall of the river each season. Restored to her 1945 configuration, the USS Kidd is one of the most authentic and accurate restorations in the Historic Fleet.
Manship Theatre
Located in the Shaw Center for the Arts, the theatre endeavors to enrich the lives of audiences of all ages. Providing extensive opportunities for education and enjoyment, the Manship Theatre aspires to be locally connected, nationally recognized, and globally relevant.
Roux House
The cheery bar hosts local and national bands in its sizable, brick-lined space each Wednesday through Saturday. The Roux House also offers a daily lunch menu featuring classic South Louisiana entrees, including gumbo and etouffee.
The Little Village
This is where I first heard the word MARRIAGE from Jackie! Few restaurants can claim they started with a raid. Run out of town in 1945 over illegal card games, the owners built anew beyond the long arm of the law. As its popularity grew, the owners decided they might as well feed all those hungry visitors, and The Village was born. The stylish spot offers traditional Italian dishes and its signature homemade bread.
Shaw Center for the Arts
The venue soars above the historic “Auto Hotel,” with an impressive mix of glass and aluminum. Guests will love the dynamic and engaging galleries with rotating exhibits from the permanent collection, as well as cutting-edge artists and works by students in the Glassell Gallery. The sixth floor offers magnificent views of the Mississippi from two paved terraces.
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
n Louisiana, politics is a full-contact sport played out on a grand stage. One of the grandest is a Gothic-inspired castle known as the Old State Capital. Today, this fortress-like structure, with twin crenellated towers, a cast-iron spiral staircase and a breathtaking stained-glass dome, houses a museum with multimedia exhibits about Louisiana political history.
Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's
It’s hard not to jump to your feet when zydeco music starts to play. At Boudreaux and Thibodeaux, local and regional bands play foot-stompin’ tunes most nights of the week. All that dancing will work up a thirst and an appetite, so take a break at the bar for a cold one and an order of fried alligator or Boudin Balls.