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Drive 83
Bayou Byways
Like a hearty gumbo, this southern sojourn from New Orleans to Lafayette leads
visitors into a lush, liquid world brimming with zesty delights—coffee-colored
bayous, stately sugar plantations, ancient cypress swamps, and more.
Length:
About 210 miles, plus side trips
When to go:
Spring and fall
Nearby attraction:
TheFrenchQuarter,acolorfulandhistoricresidential district,New
Orleans
Not to be missed:
Guided tours of the swamps available in Kraemer, Houma, and
Henderson
Further information:
Louisiana Office of Tourism,
www.louisianatravel.com
Lafayette Convention and Visitors
Commission,
www.lafayettetravel.com
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
CreoleNatureTrail.org
Cajun Coast Visitors and Convention Bureau
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