Houma: Louisiana Bayou Country

In Louisiana’s Bayou Country, Houma invites visitors to explore swamp tours, wildlife refuges and coastal fishing villages. Discover Cajun and Creole culture, drive the Wetlands Cultural Byway and enjoy ultra-fresh seafood in a laid-back destination shaped by water and heritage.

Swamp tours & wetland wildlife

Cruise cypress tree-lined bayous, spot alligators and explore wildlife refuges.

Diverse heritage

Discover museums, folk art, live music and coastal traditions rooted in Cajun and Creole traditions.

Gulf Coast fishing & scenic drives

Find easy access to angling, visit Cocodrie and soak in local charm along the Wetlands Cultural Byway.

Unfiltered Fun in Houma

Culture Welcomes You

  • Take to the streets for lively Mardi Gras parades, foodie events and live music festivals.

  • Savor flavorful crawfish boils, spicy seafood gumbos and crispy shrimp po’boys.

  • Admire colorful works and enjoy free access to this stunning bayou-side sculpture garden.

Explore Southern Landscapes

  • Set off on guided tours of moss-drapped waterways and wildlife-filled bayous.

  • Walk an interpretive trail, see diverse bird species and enjoy boating and fishing.

  • Paddle calm waterways, fish for trout and explore scenic Gulf waters by charter boat.

Experiences

People enjoying a public park in Houma, Louisiana; Credit: Jason Cohen

Plenty of Parks

64% of the city’s residents live within a 10-minute walk of a public green space.

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An alligator in a bayou in Houma, Louisiana; Credit: Explore Houma

Wildlife Spotting

See alligators, turtles and countless bird species in coastal marshes and bayous.

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The exterior of the Ardoyne Plantation House near Houma, Louisiana

The Ardoyne Plantation House

Visit this living museum and former plantation just outside Houma.

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A band performing live music in Houma, Louisiana; Credit: Jason Cohen

Vibrant Music Scene

Hear authentic Cajun and Zydeco sounds at unique venues and local festivals.

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A filming location of Beasts of the Southern Wild, near Houma, Louisiana

Hollywood Meets Louisiana

See filming sites from the Oscar-nominated film Beasts of the Southern Wild.

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A man fishing in Houma, Louisiana; Credit: Explore Houma

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