Known As “The Gateway To Cajun Country”, The Small Town Of Henderson, Louisiana Is Surrounded By Natural Beauty
By Jackie Ann|Published March 14, 2023
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Jackie Ann
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
If you ever want to get a true taste of what life in Louisiana is like, then you need to make your way down to Cajun Country. This area in southern Louisiana is just overflowing with beautiful scenery, delicious food, and some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Depending on what direction you’re coming from, you’ll have a few different introductions to Cajun Country and if you’re coming from the east, then you’ll pass through Henderson, Louisiana. Don’t miss the opportunity to check out this tiny but mighty town, it’s worth stopping for.
The Atchafalaya Basin area is full of charming little towns that are just overflowing with Cajun Country culture, but few can compare to Henderson, Louisiana.
These tours give you a front-row seat to view these wetlands...and we truly mean a front-row seat! Alligators are always the star of the show on these tours, and while gator sightings are never guaranteed.... the odds are in your favor.
Airboats require very little water surface to traverse, so you can head into areas that the traditional swamp boats cannot access. These tours are so fun, we'd honestly recommend taking both types of tours so you can get the full experience.
Pat's boasts an authentic Cajun menu that will awaken your tastebuds to this unique style of cooking. Make sure you get some crawfish, you're in the Crawfish Capital of the World!
