New Orleans is famous for a lot of things. Its hauntingly beautiful cemeteries are one of them. But the Big Easy isn’t the only place to visit if you’re a Tombstone Tourist. You can find these stunning—if not somewhat dilapidated—sites across Louisiana, and the Northshore has a few worthy of note. Many people wonder why…
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Maritime Museum Louisiana
Louisiana’s waterways played an extensive part in the state’s development, and they still do today. Nestled against the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville, the Maritime Museum Louisiana (formerly known as the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum) does an excellent job of telling the history of the area’s waterways in a fun, educational experience. The museum has…
Abita Mystery House UCM Museum
I’m confident in saying that this is by far the most interesting and unique museum I’ve ever been to. Near the center of Abita Springs off Hwy 36, the Abita Mystery House holds just about everything you never knew you wanted to see. Full of folk art, push-button animated displays, unusual artifacts, and just plain…
H.J. Smith & Sons General Store
A working hardware store may not be the first place you think you’d find a museum, but it’s what you’ll get at H.J. Smith’s & Sons in Covington. This general store has been around since 1876! There’s a lot to discover here. I really enjoyed looking at the old photographs. It’s a fun stop if…
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