Attractions in Opelousas, Louisiana

Casinos

Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino 337-594-3000
I-49 and LA Hwy 190
The first entertainment complex in America to combine horse racing and casino gaming. Every Thursday through Sunday. more info

Le Vieux Village 337-948-6263
828 East Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
Created in 1988 by the Opelousas Tourism and Activities Committee, Le Vieux Village structures include the Palmetto African-American Methodist Church, Dr. Lafleur’s... more info map
Michel Prudhomme Home 337-948-6263
1152 Prudhomme Circle , Opelousas, LA 70570
This French Colonial home is believed to be the oldest structure in St. Landry Parish. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is available for... more info map

Creole Heritage Folk Life Center 337-945-5064
1113 West Vine Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
The Creole Heritage Folklife Center was founded by Ms. Rebecca D. Henry to promote the rich African-American heritage and culture of her ancestry. Visit the center to... more info map
Jim Bowie Display & Museum 337-948-6263
828 East Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
Located in the Visitor & Welcome Center
Bowie memorabilia with local historical items. Jim Bowie is an Opelousas native. more info map
Louisiana Orphan Train Museum 337-948-9922
233 South Academy Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
Featuring a 7’ x14’ mural depicting the arrival of the orphans at the train depot in Opelousas, painted by renowned Louisiana native and artist Robert Dafford;... more info map
Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center 337-948-2589
315 North Main Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
Located in Downtown Opelousas
Home of the Louisiana Video Collection Library and the Southwest LA Zydeco Festival archives, the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center preserves and interprets the... more info map
Opelousas Museum of Art 337-942-4991
106 North Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
Located in the Historic Downtown District
The museum is housed in the Joseph Richard Wier Memorial Building, c. 1820. The Opelousas Museum of Art features loan exhibitions from major museums and private art... more info map

Historic District Walking Tour 337-948-5227
828 East Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
Whether you walk or drive, this tour can be easily managed in less than two hours. Although there are many historic homes on the tour, the highlights are the old... more info map
Runyon Products, Inc. 337-948-6252
1212 South Bullard Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
The most interesting factory tour for the musically inclined is the workshop for Santy Runyon's Runyon Products, Inc. Runyan is an acclaimed musical and technical genius... more info map
Savoie's Sausage & Food Products, Inc. 337-948-4115
1742 Highway 742, Opelousas, LA 70570
Southeast of Opelousas
Savoie's has one of the best "plant tours" in Acadiana, provided of course that you are not shy about raw meat. The wood-frame grocery tells the story of Eula Savoie's... more info map
Tony Chachere's Creole Foods 337-948-4691
519 North Lombard Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
This small factory makes some of the state's most popular seasoning mixes and barbecue sauces. Tours are offered by appointment only. more info map