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Antique cars parked in front of Joseph Jefferson Mansion at Rip Van Winkle Gardens
National Travel and Tourism Week 2022 (May 1-7) spotlights the dynamic, innovative future of the U.S. travel industry.    This National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), there is more reason than ever to celebrate the collective strength and promising future of the U.S. travel and tourism industry.
Picture of boiled crawfish. Text reads crawfish recipes.
Read on to learn about crawfish health benefits and try a handful of tasty recipes.
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Books Along the Teche Literary Festival 2022
By: Brittany Racca The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival is proud to announce its plans for the 6th annual festival on April 1-3, 2022.
You may also enjoy: Books, Dave Robicheaux, Events, Festivals, James Lee Burke, New Iberia, Spring
Howe Institute & Booker T. Washington Historic Marker Installed
Howe Institute photo colorization by Pat Oneillion Guest Blog By: Phebe Hayes
You may also enjoy: Culture, New Iberia, Tours
Shadows Plein Air Art Competition 2022
All you need to know about the 2022 Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Painting Competition.
You may also enjoy: Art, Events, Festivals, New Iberia, Spring
New Fishing Deck & Restored Beach at Cypremort Point State Park
Photos and Blog Provided by: Louisiana Office of Tourism Lt. Gov. Nungesser Cuts Ribbon Opening New Fishing Deck & Restored Beach at Cypremort Point State Park Additional improvements will include RV campground and marsh boardwalk
15 Free Things to Do in New Iberia
On a budget? Keep that hard earned cash, we got you covered! From enjoying the great outdoors to touring historical main streets, here are 15 free things you can do for fun in New Iberia and Iberia Parish.
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Smithsonian Water/Ways at the Bayou Teche Museum
The Bayou Teche Museum, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution and Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, and funded by BHP, will present Water/Ways, a six-week traveling exhibit, Oct. 16-Nov. 27, 2021.
You may also enjoy: Attraction, Culture, New Iberia, Tours
Shadows on the Teche reopens with new tour
The Shadows-on-the-Teche reopened for tours on Sat., Oct. 16, 2021 with a new and improved tour program that includes a variety of viewpoints to tell a more complete story of the site.
You may also enjoy: Attraction, New Iberia, Tours
Shadows-on-the-Teche Fall Arts & Crafts Fair Returns
The Shadows-on-the-Teche Fall Arts and Crafts Fair will take place in the Shadows gardens on Sat., October 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You may also enjoy: Attraction, Events, Fall, Festivals, Shopping
How to Cool Down in Iberia
The heat is on! But don’t worry. We’ve got a lot of ways for you to keep cool in the New Iberia area during these hot days of summer and early fall.
You may also enjoy: Attraction, Fall, Summer
From Gumbo to Jazz: Iberia Parish's African American Heritage
Read below about African Americans' contributions to Iberia Parish, visit historical locations of significance, and support local Black-owned businesses.
You may also enjoy: Attraction, Culture
National Travel and Tourism Week 2021 Graphic with picture of the Sliman Theater and Bayou Teche Museum in New Iberia
During Travel and Tourism Week (May 2-8, 2021), Iberia Travel is saluting the power of travel by highlighting Iberia's Faces of Tourism, our area's travel and hospitality employees and volunteers on our social media platforms.
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Birding at Avery Island's Jungle Gardens
Jungle Gardens, home of "Bird City", founded by E. A. McIlhenny, is a three mile driving tour around the remains of an unusual nursery. It's 170 acres of extraordinary, beautiful, strange, and useful plants, as well as a refuge for many animal species of special concern. Read up on birding in the gardens and plan your visit today!
You may also enjoy: Avery Island, Birding, Outdoor
Books Along the Teche Literary Festival 2021
The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival is thrilled to announce it will continue with plans to host its 5th annual festival events in person on April 9 - 11, 2021.
You may also enjoy: Books, Dave Robicheaux, Events, Festivals, James Lee Burke, New Iberia
Bayou Teche Scenic Byway Receives Prestigious Designation
The Bayou Teche Scenic Byway received the prestigious designation of National Scenic Byway by the Federal Highway Administration on Feb. 16, 2021.
You may also enjoy: New Iberia, Outdoor, Tours
Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air 2021
Learn more about the Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Painting Competition, which will take place March 13-19, 2021.
You may also enjoy: Art, Events, Spring
Iberia Parish Azalea Trail
The New Iberia Azalea Trail is back every spring (February-March, depending on the weather) with a sea of flowers.. The red, pink, white, purple and salmon colored Azaleas are not to be missed and the best way to see them is on the easy self-guided driving tour through the city and at various attractions.
You may also enjoy: Attraction, Avery Island, Jefferson Island, New Iberia, Outdoor, Spring, Tours
Facts About Mardi Gras
Do you what purple, gold and green stand for? What about the difference between Carnival and Mardi Gras? We've gathered a few of the most asked questions we receive from visitors to give more background and understanding of the age old tradition of Louisiana, the month long party...Mardi Gras.
You may also enjoy: Events, Festivals, Holiday, Mardi Gras
From West Africa to Southwest Louisiana: The Origin of Gumbo
Discover gumbo's West African roots and how it made the journey to our area in this guest blog by Phebe Hayes, the founder and president of the Iberia African American Historical Society.
You may also enjoy: Culture, Festivals, Food

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