The 7 Oddest Places You Can Possibly Go In Louisiana
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Jackie Ann
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One of the things we love most about Louisiana is that it’s full of surprises. From unique natural wonders to quirky restaurants, there are some truly incredible places just waiting for you to explore. These 7 attractions across Louisiana all have two things in common: they’re all a little odd and they’re all worth a visit. When you’re ready to explore the weird side of Louisiana, here are the 7 oddest places you can possibly go.
Down in southeastern Louisiana lies one of the most unique sculpture gardens you’ll ever come across, and that’s the Chauvin Sculpture Garden. Overlooking the beautiful Bayou Petit Caillou, the sculpture garden features the work of artist Kenny Hill, who used to live on the property. You’ll see hundreds of colorful sculptures, mostly with a religious, good vs. evil theme. Today the garden is maintained by Nicholls State University, making sure the garden is preserved for future generations to enjoy.
This historic site makes the list because of all the mystery surrounding it. Located in northeastern Louisiana near Monroe, Poverty Point is a collection of earthworks constructed by the Poverty Point culture over 3,000 years ago. Leaving no written word behind, historians have had to piece together their day-to-day lives by archaeological digs, which have revealed primitive bowls, tools, carved dice, arrowheads, and more. No one knows why the site was built, why it was abandoned, or what purpose it served, but one thing is for sure: it was at one point a major trading hub with a huge community of people living there.
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Easily one of the oddest places you could go, the Abita Mystery House is one of those attractions you stumble across and remember forever. This little roadside attraction in Abita Springs houses a lengthy collection of just about everything you could imagine. From junk to collectibles, it’s all here on display, including a few handmade concoctions.
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Marie Laveau was a renowned practitioner of Voodoo in Louisiana in the mid 1800s. Known as the Voodoo Queen, Laveau died in 1881 and is believed to be buried in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans. Though some scholars debate whether or not this is actually her final resting place, that hasn’t stopped countless individuals from paying a visit to the tomb to pay their respects and leave gifts. In years past, people used to write X’s on her tomb in hopes to have their wishes granted. This practice has not been stopped and there’s a hefty fine for anyone caught vandalizing the tomb.
While you’re at the Voodoo Queen’s tomb, spin around and you’ll see one tomb that stands out from all the rest, and that would be Nicolas Cage’s tomb. You can’t miss this unique pyramid against a sea of century-old tombs and plots. The 9-foot tall stone pyramid was purchased by Cage in 2009, and certainly worth a visit.
The infamous duo met their fate in a police shootout on a dirt road in Bienville Parish in 1934 after many years of traveling the country robbing banks, gas stations, and small stores. This museum located in Gibsland is a great roadside stop for anyone looking to learn more about their lives. You can even visit the site that they were gunned down, but be warned… many believe the site to be haunted!
Yep, the entire city made the list. Rayne is a quirky little city just on the outside of Lafayette that’s known as the "Frog Capital of the World" and they wear that badge proudly. You’ll see several frog-themed murals and statues peppered around town, adding an oddly whimsical atmosphere to the town.
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Rayne, LA 70578, USA
Chauvin Sculpture Garden & Art, 5337 Bayouside Dr, Chauvin, LA 70344, USA
Poverty Point World Heritage Site, 6859 LA-577, Pioneer, LA 71266, USA
Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum, 2419 Main St, Gibsland, LA 71028, USA
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, 425 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Abita Mystery House / UCM Museum, 22275 LA-36, Abita Springs, LA 70420, USA