Lingering in Louisiana
TL;DR: Louisiana, a diverse and vibrant state, offers unique RV camping options through Harvest Hosts. Immerse yourself in history, music, heritage, and scenic beauty with Harvest Hosts in the Bayou State. Discover the richness of Louisiana beyond the familiar cities and bayous.
As a Southeastern state located along the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana has quite the reputation. When picturing the state of Louisiana, many picture the big cities of New Orleans or Baton Rouge. Others may picture bayous and swamplands. However, there are many other unique features and qualities that make Louisiana an awesome state to visit. If you have an RV and a Harvest Hosts membership there are excellent options for RV camping in Louisiana available at many unique locations. These include museums, parks, villages, gardens, and more. Climb aboard and tour this beautiful state with us, as we spend some time lingering in Louisiana.
1. Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park
Our first stop begins at the Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folklife Park. Vermilionville is an outdoor museum that spans a twenty-three-acre site along the banks of the Bayou Vermilion. The museum consists of twenty-five structures, including nine original restored homes, complete with historical artifacts and artisans dressed in period attire. These artisans provide demonstrations and interpret local culture and history in both French and English for visitors to enjoy and experience.
On site, there is also a restaurant, a gift shop, a watershed exhibit, a dancehall, and a living history museum. The entire establishment sits on the banks of a beautiful bayou, and those with a fishing license are welcome to fish out of the water. However, there are alligators nearby, so it is best if pets and children stay back away from the water. This awesome Harvest Hosts location offers four pet-friendly spaces for RVs of any size.
2. Le Vieux Village
About thirty minutes north in the city of Opelousas, we come to our next stop at . The village houses the Jim Bowie Display in honor of the American hero of the Alamo, who once lived in Opelousas. The Jim Bowie Display proudly showcases artifacts and memorabilia from that era. Also located in the center is the Zydeco Music Exhibit, an interpretive panel exhibit dedicated to the unique and popular style of music ingenious to southwest Louisiana. In addition to being Louisiana's third oldest city and the Zydeco capital of the world, Le Vieux Village is also a Harvest Hosts location. Visitors should expect to tour the museum and also to potentially visit the gift shop. Currently, they offer four pet-friendly spaces for RVs of any size.