Happy New Year! The Holidays were such a special time on the Cajun Coast with parades, celebrations and special events. With the new year comes new adventures! Now is the time to plan your trip to the Cajun Coast. If you’re looking for coastal beauty, historical locations and exciting activities, Cajun Coast is the place for you and your family this year.

From paddling trails to Cajun cuisine to Mardi Gras, the Cajun Coast is full of exciting experiences. Mardi Gras is coming up February 13th this year, but there are festivities all month! Only 1.5 hours from New Orleans, Mardi Gras on the Cajun Coast is family fun! From the Friday leading into Fat Tuesday, enjoy parades throughout St. Mary Parish.  A men’s krewe, several couple’s krewe, a children’s krewe and an all krewe’s parade in Franklin round out the weekend of fun. Come celebrate with feasting and fun on the Cajun Coast. For more information check out our Mardi Gras page!

If you’re looking for a relaxing escape to nature, try our paddle trails or a swamp tour. Enjoy the serene landscape and beautiful wildlife. For a list of detailed paddling options, you’ll want to visit our complete Paddling Trails page with trails marked by degree of difficulty. Pick the perfect one for you and set out on your paddling adventure on the Cajun Coast!

Expand your mind and engage in historical education by checking out many of our historic sites and museums. You can visit the Berwick Heritage Museum, the Chitimacha Museum, The Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum and many more. Visit our historic sites and museums page to learn more.

Get active! The Cajun Coast has many physical activities to engage in. There’s beautiful golf courses, walking trails, and other recreation.

Let us know what activities and events you take part in this new year. Be sure to follow us on social media and tag us with #CajunCoast!