5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd
New Iberia, LA

Plan your Iberia Parish adventure and experience these 9 great outdoor activities in Iberia Parish—by land or water.

5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd
New Iberia, LA

Tour semi-tropical gardens surrounding beautiful Lake Peigneur and the Joseph Jefferson Home (ca. 1870), a grand architectural masterpiece built as a hunting lodge and painting studio for famous 19th century actor, Joseph Jefferson, who portrayed Rip Van Winkle.

5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd
New Iberia, LA

Every spring, more than 240 species of birds flock back to Iberia Parish. Waterfowl, roseate spoonbills and snowy egrets are just a few of the species of birds who call the Bayou Teche Corridor of the Atchafalaya Loop home, and there are numerous locations where they can be found.

Unnamed Road
Delcambre, LA

Cajun Country's coast is teeming with fishing opportunities for both serious anglers and recreational fishermen. Iberia Parish has numerous public boat launches and expert charter fishing services are available. Various community organizations also hold fishing rodeos throughout the year.

Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

Louisiana, United States

If you like to vacation on the water you are in the right place, as waterways make up nearly half of Iberia Parish. If you’re looking for a place to launch your boat or canoe, there are several public boat launches throughout the area. And, with the Atchafalaya Basin as our backyard, the Bayou Teche Paddle Trail is a pristine area for reconnecting with nature while experiencing our vibrant culture.

109 North Weeks Street
New Iberia, LA

The PJ Allain Waterfront Park and Sculptural Garden is one of three pocket parks on the New Iberia Historic District Trail. New Iberia's Historic commercial district won the 2005 Great American Main Street Award®, sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation®. Take a self-guided walking tour and enjoy beautiful architecture, antique shops, specialty shops, art, museums, music and restaurants.

317 E Main St
New Iberia, LA

Visitors can meander along the gravel paths of the plantation home's gardens on self-guided tours beneath the canopies of 100-year-old live oak trees with Spanish moss hanging from the branches. Aspidistra lines the gravel walkways, and, along with strategically placed hedges, divides the gardens into smaller rooms.

1510 Main St
Jeanerette, LA

Take a self-guided walking tour of the Jeanerette Historic District and discover Sugar City's rich past.

Main Rd
Avery Island, LA

Jungle Gardens, home of "Bird City", founded by E. A. McIlhenny, is a three mile driving tour around the remains of an unusual nursery. It's 170 acres of extraordinary, beautiful, strange, and useful plants, as well as a refuge for many animal species of special concern. Customized bird tours for individuals and groups.

306 Beach Ln
Cypremort Point, LA

A gateway to the Gulf of Mexico on Vermilion Bay, Cypremort Point has a public beach with swimming, fishing, birding, boating and gorgeous sunsets on the water. Six cabins and three pavilions are also available by reservation.