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St. Valerie Shrine
Canal Boulevard at East Seventh Street • Thibodaux, LA 70301
St. Joseph Cathedral
985-446-1387
The St. Valerie Shrine is an ornate glass and wood casket containing a wax statue embedded with the actual severed arm of St. Valerie. Valerie was born in Rome and became a virgin Christian martyr when she was tortured and beheaded in the Roman Coliseum in the late second century. map

Drive-by Plantations
Along the Banks of Bayou Lafourche South
The Acadia Plantation and the Rienzi Plantation are just a few of the private antebellum homes which you can view along the banks of the Bayou. map
Edward Douglas White House
2295 LA Highway 1 • Thibodaux, LA 70301
Located 4 Miles North on LA Highway 1
985-447-0915
Plantation home of Governor Edward D. White and his son, Chief Justice E.D. White, Jr. Houses exhibits on the White family history and the sugar industry. This is a national historic landmark. more... map
Rienzi Plantation (circa 1796)
Highway 308 • Thibodaux, LA 70310
985-448-4519
Legend has it that this home was built as a retreat for Maria Louisa, the Queen of Spain, during the French Revolution. It was later owned by the founder of Thibodaux, Henry S. Thibodaux. This plantation is privately owned and is not open to tours. map
St John's Episcopal Church
718 Jackson Street • Thibodaux, LA 70301
985-447-2910
This is one of the oldest Episcopal Churches West of the Mississippi River. The Parish was organized in 1843 by Bishop Leonidas Polk, who became the first Episcopal bishop of Louisiana. Open by appointment only. map

Laurel Valley Village
936 Laurel Valley Road • Thibodaux, LA 70301
985-447-7352
Village consists of the remains of a turn-of-the-century sugar cane plantation, including the sugar mill built in 1845, schoolhouse, two-story boarding house, country store, blacksmith shop and more than fifty other support buildings; also a museum. map

Lafourche Parish Library
303 West Fifth Street • Thibodaux, LA 70301
985-446-1163
Visit this local library offering thousands of titles, movies, music, and special events. There is also a wonderful children's section. map

Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center
314 St. Mary Street • Thibodaux, LA 70301
Located Along the Banks of Bayou Lafourche
985-448-1375
The Jean Lafitte National Park Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center tells the story of the Acadians who settled along the bayous and the wetland swamps of southeastern Louisiana, with extensive exhibits and artifacts. A musical Cajun Jam Session takes place every Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. A spacious boardwalk affords an excellent view of the bayou. map

Old Thibodaux Walking Tour
Downtown Area at Route 1 and Green Street
You can enjoy a walk through the downtown area, which sports a mixture of antebellum and turn-of-the-century homes and businesses. map
Torres Cajun Swamp Tours
105 Torres Road • Thibodaux, LA 70301
Located in the Kraemer Area
985-633-7739
A tour involving all the great details of the swamps in Louisiana. Tours are 1 1/2 hours. There is also a garden and animal tour. Their pavilion can be reserved for events. They can also arrange for a three-piece Cajun band, dancers, and brunch upon request. more... map
Zam's Bayou Swamp Tours
136 Kraemer Bayou Road • Thibodaux, LA 70301
985-633-7881
Narrated tours of the swamps in Louisiana. French speaking guides available. They are open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. map