Houma, Louisiana Bed and Breakfast Inns - and Surrounding Area

Houma is just one hour from New Orleans, but it is certainly is its own unique place for bed and breakfast visitors to explore and enjoy! Considered the heart of the U.S. Wetlands and home to Cajun culture, Houma will enthrall bed and breakfast visitors. Discover the rich history of Houma by visiting the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum,... » show more which has interactive displays and Cajun bands performing live. The Southdown Plantation is another museum worth visiting on your Houma bed and breakfast vacation: housed in a 19th century plantation home, a tour of this site is very memorable. The Terrebonne Folklife Cultural Center is another great place for bed and breakfast visitors to learn Houma culture. Everything Cajun is on display here, from wood carving and quilting to dancing and cuisine. Swamp tours are another popular activity for bed and breakfast visitors. There are a couple of outfits that provide these tours, but a favorite is A Cajun Mans Swamp Cruise, which is a musical tour. Another way to learn about the unique swamp environment of Houma is by visiting Wild Life Gardens, which is a walking tour through a swamp and includes an alligator farm. A fun time to book your Houma bed and breakfast is during Mardi Gras, which is smaller but just as fun as the neighboring Mardi Gras celebration. With over ten parades and lots of floats, this is guaranteed to be fun for bed and breakfast visitors. Houma is unique, friendly and fun: come see why bed and breakfast visitors consider ite{šeal gem! « show less