Family Attractions

Bringing the kids along? The whole family is sure to find entertainment at countless family-friendly attractions in Louisiana. For family fun, let Choice Hotels help you find the perfect attraction for your next family adventure.

In Sportsman’s Paradise

Sci-Port Theatre
820 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA   71101
319-222-0227

A popular location for the education and interest of children and adults alike is the Sci-Port Theatre. Interactive displays and exhibits will amaze guests who step within its educational walls, and with exhibits like a mine shaft dig, rocks and minerals, and some of the world’s most amazing inventions, we’re willing to bet you’ll be planning your trip back to this Louisiana destination.

Stage of Stars Museum and Municipal Auditorium
705 Elvis Presley Avenue
Shreveport, LA   71101
318-220-9434

The Stage of Stars Museum has been around since the early 1920’s, and it promises not to disappoint guests who’ve come to Louisiana to be star-struck. Located just west of Downtown Shreveport, this auditorium and its accompanying museum have often been cited as two of the town’s most treasured attractions.

Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
1405 Bernstain Drive
Monroe, LA   71202
318-329-2400

Have you come to Louisiana, left the pets with the sitter, and are suddenly in need of a popular attraction which will delight both the kids and the grown-ups? Reconnect with the furry and feathered creatures of nature at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, which houses specimens as stunning as snakes and as diverse as tarantula and even lions.

In Crossroads

Alexandria Zoological Park
3016 Masonic Drive
Alexandria, LA   71301
318-473-1143

At the Alexandria Zoological Park, guests will find what many consider to be Louisiana’s most treasured collection of animals. The zoo is home to a wide array of animals which range from the tame – deer, antelope and cows – to the truly exotic, including lions, alligators, white-striped tigers and even bears. Experience the spectrum of animal life at the zoo, and don’t miss out on many special events which make their way to the park.

Holiday Light Safari
3016 Masonic Drive
Alexandria, LA   71301
800-551-9546

Interesting that one of the most exotic types of attraction should be found in the state of Louisiana. At Holiday Light Safari, you’ll find over 200 of Louisiana’s natural species roaming free, awaiting your visit with eagerness.

Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery &Aquarium
615 South Drive
Natchitoches, LA   71457
318-352-5324

There’s more to this hatchery than meets the eye. With thousands of fish bred in its waters, the hatchery is in no shortage of aquatic visage. But if you’re looking for more, you’ll be delighted by the rich educational experiences which the hatchery offers.

In Cajun Country

Swamp Gardens &Wildlife Zoo
725 Myrtle Street
Morgan City, LA   70380
985-384-2283

One of Louisiana’s most well-known features are its swamps, which sprawl throughout the state. Now you can treat yourself to one of the most beautiful swamps in the state, and at the same time enliven the whole family into a day of fun with beasts of burden, nature, and sheer fascination at the Swamp Gardens &Wildlife Zoo in Morgan City.

Folklife Cultural Center
317 Goode Street
Houma, LA   70361
985-851-2198

Books, documentaries, recordings, multimedia materials and online exhibitions are just some of the many features of this massive congregation of cultural materials. One of the messages perpetuated at the center is that of a new global awareness, and a focus on the importance of bridging diversity in the 21st century runs throughout the center’s materials and educational activities.

The Children’s Museum of Lake Charles
925 Enterprise Boulevard
Lake Charles, LA   70601
337-433-9420

There’s something for everyone at the Children’s Museum of Lake Charles, but those who’ll be the most pleased with a visit to this Louisiana family destination will be the younger ones in the group. How could a day go wrong with fun-filled activities like karaoke, science acrobatics, and the tantalizing Pressure Zone?

In Plantation Country

Louisiana Art & Science Museum
100 South River Road
Baton Rouge, LA   70802
225-344-5272

A cultural experience is awaiting guests traveling to Louisiana when they visit the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. Between browsing ancient Egyptian sculptures and gaping at the artworks of the great classicists through the modern social commentators, treat the kids to an hour or two at the children’s center, where interactive activities await young minds.

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo
3601 Thomas Road
Baton Rouge, LA   70807
225-775-3877

Who doesn’t love animals? If you’re traveling to Louisiana and you answered that question correctly, we know you’ll want to stop in the BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo while staying in the beautiful and historically rich town of Baton Rouge. With a collection staggering over 1,800 animals, it’s best to devote a day to the exploration of this Baton Rouge family staple.

Zachary Historic Village
4524 Virginia Street
Zachary, LA   70791
225-654-1912

Where should you take the children to discover the way the state of Louisiana once looked? Well, naturally, Zachary Historic Village, where real turn-of-the-century homes and activities which accompany the theme await families traveling to this historically rich region. Three renovated homes each contain their own family-oriented themes, which any group exploring the history of Louisiana will enjoy.

In Greater New Orleans

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
#1 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA   70130
504-581-4629

Ranked as one of America’s best aquariums consistently, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas provides guests an ample glimpse into the lives of creatures of the deep blue sea. See sea-stars in their natural habitats, watch eels and blowfish as their float and flap to and fro, or learn about the fascinating biological traits of creatures like clown and jellyfish.

UCM Museum
22275 Highway 36
Abita Springs, LA   70420
985-892-2624

Some of the most interesting displays in the whole state of Louisiana lay at the UCM Museum, which sits just outside of Abita Springs in Greater New Orleans. This has been called Louisiana’s most eccentric museum, and serves as a folk art environment containing thousands of found objects and homemade inventions which will delight all who come upon them in their path.

Otis House Museum
119 Fairview Drive
Madisonville, LA   70447
985-845-3318

A fascinating glimpse into the history of Louisiana will delight the entire family at the Otis House Museum. Exemplifying the elegant life led by Boston’s governing class after the American Revolution; this mansion is one of the most alluring in the state. Events and special activities abound, so make sure to call ahead in advance so as not to miss the latest.

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