- TripBuzz found 23 things to do with kids in or near Vacherie, Louisiana, including 20 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Thibodaux, Gonzales, Darrow and Kraemer.
- From Laura Plantation to St. Joseph Plantation, the Vacherie area offers 58 different types of family activities, including: Historic Sites, Historic Homes, Parks and Theaters.
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Located on the western bank of Mississippi River, Laura Plantation is a historic 19th century Creole plantation which comprises of numerous surviving outbuildings, slave quarters and more.
3.2 Miles
Built in 1840, St. Joseph Plantation is an operational family-run sugarcane plantation which contains authentic outbuildings such as slave cabins, a manor home, a carpenter's shop and much more.
3.5 Miles
Named after its canopied alley lined with ancient oaks, Oak Alley Plantation is a historic Creole plantation dating back to early 19th century.
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Zam's Bayou Swamp Tours offers guided tours of a bayou where visitors can catch glimpses of alligators among a number of ancient oaks and farmlands.
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40136 Highway 942, Darrow, LA 70725
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A historic plantation established in the late 18th century, the Houmas House Plantation & Gardens is a popular spot for movie and commercial productions. The gardens cover 38 acres, and there is also a restaurant on the site.
15.6 Miles
Split into two separate fields, the 32,000 square foot Norman Swanner Dog Park is a favorite among local pet owners. The park features fenced in green grass areas, drinking water, walking trails and waste stations.
15.7 Miles
Founded relatively recently in 1948, Nicholls State University is a public university known for its variety of distance learning programs. The location, which features a library with 245,000 books, including 61,000 e-books, competes in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision.
15.9 Miles
ATV Swamp Tour offers several outdoor guided adventures through the swamps of Louisiana. Visitors can learn to ride an ATV while speeding past gators and other wildlife, or embark on an airboat tour or private fishing charter.
16.1 Miles
Established in 1960, the Thibodaux Playhouse is a non-profit and volunteer run community theater hosting a number of plays and performances to the local community. These performances are put on by local residents with a love for the creative arts.
16.1 Miles
Peltier Park is a community park located in Thibodaux. The park features a children's playground, walking and jogging trails, covered picnic areas, a tennis court and nine softball and baseball fields.