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We drove towards New Iberia on Louisiana State 182 from Jeanerette, and along the Old Spanish Road with all the big pretty mansions on the bayou side. Eventually we got to Shadows on the Teche and all the signs said to go to the visitor's center across the street first. But there didn't seem to be anything that looked like a visitor's center across the street - it looked like a bank.
Eventually after going around the block about 3 times (because the street was one way), we turned into the bank parking lot (it was Saturday afternoon so we didn't think we'd get into trouble) and saw the sign on the side of the building that said it was the visitor's center. It was on the side away from the traffic, so you'd have to look back at it to see it.
We paid our money ($6.25 each for over 62) and took the tour. This was another place that wouldn't let me take pictures inside because of 'security'. Personally if I were going to steal something, I wouldn't need a camera for that - I could use my Mark I eyeball. But at least they told us up front.
At the visitor's center, I found out that I did not tour Shadows when we were here before because it did not open to the public until 1961. It had been in the original family that built it (David and Mary Weeks in 1834) until the last member (their great grandson William Weeks Hall) died in 1958, one day after signing a contract to give it to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It has almost all of the original furnishings (unlike Oak Alley) and extensive documentation.
The Shadows-on-the-Teche is an antebellum historic house museum. It is the only National Trust building in Louisiana.
Guided tours daily 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Leave a Comment
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There is an interesting town walking tour listed on the New Iberia website. This includes:
# 1-The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany (303 West Main Street) constructed in 1858,and used as a field hospital during the Civil War
# 2 First United Methodist Church (108 Jefferson Street) erected in 189l in Gothic Revival style.
# 3 Old Mt. Carmel Academy (109 Bridge Street) built around 1826 as the home of Henry F. Duperier, it later became a girls’ school operated by the Sisters of Mt. Carmel and today is known as Place Eugenie.
# 4 The Railroad Depot (Railroad Avenue) built as a passenger depot for the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1912.
# 5 (300 East Main St) The pictured old post office builting, constructed in 1903 and used as a post office until 1965.
# 6 Shadows on the Teche (317 East Main Street) Built in 1834 by David Weeks, sugarcane planter (3rd photo)
# 7 The Evangeline Theatre (29 East Main Street) First opened as a movie theatre in 1930 now is known as "The Sliman Theatre for the Performing Arts." (last picture)
# 8 Statue of Hadrian (Weeks and St. Peters Streets) Hadrian, Roman Emporer 117 A.D. - 138 A. D. was noted as a builder and financier. This one-ton antiquity sculpted from life in 127 A.D. came to New Iberia in 1961 from Rome via London and New Orleans.
# 9 The Gebert Oak (541 East Main Street) planted in 1834 was large enough for a child to climb in to watch the Yankee troops march into New Iberia during the Civil War.
# 10 East Main Residental District (East Main Street between Phillip and Center Streets) with 71 buildings that date between c. 1890 and c.1930. (4th photo) Leave a Comment
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It's owned by the Tabasco people it's well worth the trip, the best place to have a picnic in Cajun Country. Also a great place for a walk. Lot of interesting things including a centuries old Budda statue encased in a wat (I have a great picture I will put up soon) I don't remember the admission fee but it wasn't to bad. Leave a Comment Other Contact: www.tabasco.com
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This was a fascinating zoo. The animals were lively and close enough to really see. We had a great time. With 40 acres and over 800 animals, I am sure you will find something fascinating. They are also expanding new areas which I cannot wait to see.
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This community theater group is excellent. It's in the historic Essanee theater and is very good for a community theater. See if there is a play going on when your in town. Only $10! Leave a Comment Address: 126 Iberia Street.Phone: (337)364-6114Directions: Downtown. Be careful with the one way streets.
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Lovely place Ive driven by and seen the A&E channel special in it but have never been inside. My sister went to a summer program there and liked it. Leave a Comment Other Contact: www.shadowsontheteche.org
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The Avery Island Tabasco Factory tour is pretty good and rather short. The whole complex smell like vinegar which is a main component of Tabasco. They also have a company store with jalapeno ice cream and you can buy pepper pulp for chili. Leave a Comment
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BAYOU WHEELS SKATEBOARD PARK IS LOCATED AT 300 PARKVIEW DRIVE IN BEAUTIFUL NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA.
UNDERNEATH TREES WITH PICNIC TABLES SITS A LARGE SKATEBOARD PARK CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING:
8' HALF PIPE
SEVERAL 1/4 PIPES
STRAIGHT RAMPS
PYRAMID
RAILS
PIPES
ADMISSION IS CHEAP TOO!
$1.00 ADMISSION
$1.00 HELMET RENTALS
$1.00 PAD RENTALS (FOR AGES 15 AND UNDER)
GREAT WAY TO SPEND AFTERNOONS
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND SUMMER TIME HOURS 12 PM TO DUSK
SCHOOL HOURS 12 PM TO DUSK SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
CLEAN , CLEAN, CLEAN.
ADULT SUPERVISED DAILY! Address: 300 PARKVIEW DRIVE, NEW IBERIA, LA. 70560Phone: 337-*369-2337Directions: TAKE HWY 90 SOUTH FROM LAFAYETTE LOUISIANA TO THE LEWIS STREET EXIT. TAKE LEFT ONTO LEWIS STREET GOING NORTH. GO DOWN TILL YOU CROSS THE BAYOU TECHE BRIDGE. TAKE LEFT ON CORNER OF LEWIS STREET AND PARKVIEW DRIVE. 1/4 MILE ON LEFT IN BEAUTIFUL CITY PARK.Website: NIBAYOUWHEELS@YAHOO.COM Other Contact: TRACY LASSEIGNE 364-5203
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BAYOU WHEELS SKATEBOARD PARK IS LOCATED AT 300 PARKVIEW DRIVE IN BEAUTIFUL NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA.
UNDERNEATH TREES WITH PICNIC TABLES SITS A LARGE SKATEBOARD PARK CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING:
8' HALF PIPE
SEVERAL 1/4 PIPES
STRAIGHT RAMPS
PYRAMID
RAILS
PIPES
ADMISSION IS CHEAP TOO!
$1.00 ADMISSION
$1.00 HELMET RENTALS
$1.00 PAD RENTALS (FOR AGES 15 AND UNDER)
GREAT WAY TO SPEND AFTERNOONS
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND SUMMER TIME HOURS 12 PM TO DUSK
SCHOOL HOURS 12 PM TO DUSK SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
CLEAN , CLEAN, CLEAN.
ADULT SUPERVISED DAILY! Address: 300 PARKVIEW DRIVE, NEW IBERIA, LA. 70560Phone: 337-*369-2337Directions: TAKE HWY 90 SOUTH FROM LAFAYETTE LOUISIANA TO THE LEWIS STREET EXIT. TAKE LEFT ONTO LEWIS STREET GOING NORTH. GO DOWN TILL YOU CROSS THE BAYOU TECHE BRIDGE. TAKE LEFT ON CORNER OF LEWIS STREET AND PARKVIEW DRIVE. 1/4 MILE ON LEFT IN BEAUTIFUL CITY PARK.Website: NIBAYOUWHEELS@YAHOO.COM Other Contact: TRACY LASSEIGNE 364-5203
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