Atchafalaya National Heritage Area

Boiled crawfish
Boiled crawfish
Making cracklins'
Making cracklins'
City of Opelousas
City of Opelousas
Acadian demonstrators
Acadian demonstrators
Dancing at Cafe des Amis Zydeco Breakfast
Dancing at Cafe des Amis Zydeco Breakfast
Paddling under canopy of cypress trees
Paddling under canopy of cypress trees
Houseboat in Henderson Swamp
Houseboat in Henderson Swamp

Location

1908 Atchafalaya River Hwy.
Atchafalaya Welcome Center
Breaux Bridge LA 70517

The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, also known as America's Foreign Country, is a 150-mile region of rivers, swamps, prairies, marshes and coastline. Enjoy swamp tours, paddling, biking and birding. Tour historic sites and museums to learn the history that unfolded here. Indulge in mouth-watering Cajun cuisine and learn to dance to Cajun and Zydeco music. This area also offers a national park, national wildlife refuges, state parks, historic districts and sites and museums.  

Amenities

General Information
  • Handicapped Accessible
Parking
  • Bus Parking
Facility Amenities
  • Boat Ramp
Areas (Louisiana Tour Guide)
  • Area