World-renowned museums, music, amazing architecture and more! With Louisiana’s Choice Hotels you’ll be a stone’s throw away from it all. Take a peek at the cultural attractions the state of Louisiana offers.
In Sportsman’s Paradise
The Snyder Museum
Bastrop, LA 71220
1620 E. Madison Avenue
318-281-8760
This art museum houses works by Louisiana regional artists, as well as the masterpieces of nationally acclaimed painters and sculptors. See how the locals of Louisiana interpret their world through mediums which will delight your eyes and intrigue your mind.
Mardi Gras in the Ark-La-Tex Museum
Bossier City, LA 71111
2101 E. Texas Street
319-741-3019
We’ve all heard of Mardis Gras – in fact, it’s probably Louisiana’s most famous attraction. Every year, citizens of the world flock to New Orleans for the festival of a lifetime – celebration central, as it’s called. Find out everything there is to know about the fascinating festivities and their history at this rich museum.
The Princess Theatre
Winnsboro, LA 71295
714 Prairie Street
318-435-0029
The theatre which graces the stage of the Princes Theatre is always venerable, although its diversity is at times highly unpredictable. But we think you’ll enjoy almost every night on the stage at this theatre, which hosts events which range from serious dramas to musical theatre, and even magic shows. Call ahead for show times and information.
In Crossroads
Alexandria Museum of Art
Alexandria, LA
933 Main Street
318-443-3458
The Alexandria Museum of Art is housed within the historic Rapides Bank Building. Built in 1898, the building itself is a work of art and is listed on the National Historic Register. Featuring everything from fine works of art by folk masters and their kin to a regional gallery and even a gallery designed with the kids in mind, this truly is an attraction that no one will want to miss.
Adai Indian Nation Cultural Center
Natchitoches, LA 71469
318-472-1007
American Indians were the first to populate the area which is today known as Louisiana. Find out more about their rich cultural heritage through exhibits which range from authentic pottery unearthed in archeological digs to modern-day art and dress produced and used by the American Indians of the 21st century.
Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame
Winnfield, LA 71483
499 E. Main Street
318-628-5928
Politics shape the landscape of any governed area, and Louisiana is no exception. Learn about the driving forces which created the geopolitical climate in which Louisiana thrives today. Track old campaigns through their grass roots to candidacy and election – or rejection – and revere the great democratic process which has brought the state so much prosperity, both material and spiritual.
In Cajun Country
Chitimacha Museum
Charenton, LA 70523
3289 Chitimacaha Trail
337-923-4830
The Chitimacha Reservation is located in Charenton, Louisiana, and follows the curve of the Bayou Teche, a gorgeous river which flows through the middle of some of Louisiana’s densest swampland. Find out about the plight of the Indians which once inhabited the area, and the rich cultural tradition which has been passed down through the ages to this day.
Grand Opera House of the South
Crowley, LA 70526
505 N. Parkerson Avenue
337-785-0440
The Grand Opera House of the South is one of the staple destinations in Cajun County, marking the beginning of one era as well as the end of another. Standing tall and proud in its grandeur since 1901, the opera house is currently undergoing a $2.52 million restoration which will restore it to its full former glory.
W.H Tupper Museum
Jennings, LA 70546
311 N. Main Street
337-821-5532
Memorabilia, antiques and more from days past await guests to the town of Jennings in the state of Louisiana. This museum is an interesting collection of the contents of a rural general store which closed its doors more than 40 years ago, choosing to donate its last remainder to history rather than hold a blow-out sale.
In Plantation Country
River Region Art Gallery
Sorrento, LA 70778
Highway 22/70
225-675-6485
Some of the most prestigious regional art in the state of Louisiana will end up at River Region Art Gallery. Its members undergo a thorough process to become accepted as members of the gallery, and once accepted they’re expected to produce works as fine as any others we’re familiar with. See their creative trappings on display on your visit to Louisiana.
West Baton Rouge Museum
Port Allen, LA 70767
845 N. Jefferson Avenue
225-336-2422
Learn about the culture, history and genealogy of Baton Rouge at the West Baton Rouge Museum. Exhibits include regional photography, natural history, and cultural vestiges of this historic area’s past. Be sure to check ahead for a score of special events which wind their way towards the museum’s densely packed calendar.
LSU Museum of Art
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
100 Lafayette Street
225-578-4003
The Shaw Center for the Arts in downtown Baton Rouge opened in March 2005, and since then has been providing residents of this Louisiana cultural center with a diverse collection of some of the finest art to be housed in the state. Working in conjunction with Louisiana State University, its educational affiliation ensures an unparalleled level of excellence.
In Greater New Orleans
Musee Conti Historical Wax Museum
New Orleans, LA 70112
917 Conti Street
504-525-2605
Make sure to head down to the Musee Conti Historical Wax Museum, where life-sized figurines sculpted from wax tell the story of this legendary city. Tours are available for school groups as well as individuals.
National World War II Museum
New Orleans, LA 70130
945 Magazine Street
504-527-6012
Experience the history of the greatest and most devastating war the world has ever seen at a venue like no other. The National World War II Museum has been designated by Congress as the nation’s official World War II Museum, and as such the experiences and exhibitions contained within its walls promise to educate, move, and inspire those who enter its premises.
Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World
New Orleans, LA 70114
233 Newton Street
504-361-7821
Who is Blaine Kern? A famous figure in the city of New Orleans, he’s known as “Mr. Mardi Gras” and is the world’s largest and most venerable float builder. Tour his workshop, where he designs, manufactures and stores the works of art which will become the centerpieces for the world-famous Mardi Gras events which take place in this culturally rich city.