Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum exterior

Houma Main Street

Letters spelling out Houma, with shrimp boots

Letters spelling out "Houma," with shrimp boots bookending them, make for a fun photo op. 

Alligator painted on storefront window

An alligator ready to rule as King of Mardi Gras is painted on a storefront window along Houma Main Street.

Bayou Terrebonne Distillers tour

A distiller at Bayou Terrebonne Distillers serves a taste to visitors during a tour.

Nestled on Bayou Terrebonne, Houma’s Main Street is steeped in Cajun culture. There’s plenty to see, with museums such as the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum and the Folklife Cultural Center, and the stunning Rotary Centennial Plaza, where you can hear live music.

Foodies will love downtown’s many offerings: Mahony’s pub, Ember Kitchen + Cocktails, The Bunker, Lumiere Blues & Jazz Bistro, and Scarlet Scoop ice-cream parlor. Find your favorite beverages at Downtown Jeaux Coffee Cafe, Bayou Terrebonne Distillers or at bars downtown.

Shoppers can stock up on kitchen wares, hot sauces and seasonings at Lanyap Downtown and pick up local art at That’s So Kassie Studio & Gallery.

There’s no shortage of festivals in Houma, with the Bayou Terrebonne Boucherie taking place in spring and Weenie Spaghetti Festival happening in January. In October, get your muumuu out for the unforgettable Maw Maw Walker stroll.

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