Bayou Teche Scenic Byway
Places to Visit

  • Brownell Memorial Park and Carillon Tower (LA)

    The 9.5 acre park is a natural setting next to lovely Lake Palourde. The park is a designated bird sanctuary and a must for naturalists and photography buffs.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    3559 Hwy. 70; Morgan City, LA 70380

  • Charenton Heritage Museum (LA)

    Museum exhibits include local, papal, and economic history, the history of the Bayou Teche and Atchafalaya Basin, plus a display of flags.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    3041 Chitimacha Trail, Charenton, LA 70523

  • Chitimacha Museum (LA)

    Take a trip back in time through the history of the Chitimacha, Men Altogether Red, who were the first inhabitants of the region.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    3289 Chitimacha Trail, Charenton, LA 70523

  • Conrad Rice Mill/KONRICKO® (LA)

    The mill is America's oldest rice meal. Take a tour and taste a sample.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    New Iberia, LA 70560

  • Cypremort Point State Park (LA)

    Cypremort Point State Park is one of the state`s finest areas for sailing. Sailors and windsurfers will find that the park includes a sand launch designed exclusively for catamarans, sunfish, and windsurfers.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located off of LA 319 at Cypremort.

  • Cypress Manor (LA)

    This attraction, previously known as Turn of the Century House, was built in 1907.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    715 Second St., Morgan City, LA 70380

  • Grevemberg House Museum (LA)

    On the National Register of Historic Places, this 1851 Greek Revival-style townhouse is authentically restored.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    407 Sterling Rd., Franklin, LA 70538

  • House of Needlework (LA)

    View five generations of fine needlework dating from 1829 displayed on antique furnishings.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    610 St. Mary Parish Rd. 131, Franklin, LA 70538

  • International Petroleum Museum and Exposition (LA)

    The only place in the world where the general public can walk aboard an authentic offshore drilling rig.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Riverfront, Morgan City, LA 70381

  • Jeanerette Museum (LA)

    The museum features the history of Louisiana's industry, wildlife, and culture.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    500 East Main Street, Jeanerette, LA 70544