This was such a fun stop on our recent travels through Abita! I loved all of the surprises and…read morememory inspiring items in the museum! We really enjoyed the crank piano and the 32 foot alligator! Fun stuff! Got a tshirt and some magnets and a mystery bag. The curator was also so helpful and nice. Will be back next time I'm there with another friend.

Abita Mystery House / UCM Museum…read more 22275 LA-36, Abita Springs, LA 70420 Not food this time. Found something strange out in Abita Springs, and I'm still trying to process it. Nostalgic, weird, and oddly captivating all at once. Louisiana always hides its secrets in plain sight. #tonylameats #abitamysteryhouse #explorelouisiana #abitasprings #louisiana

The Infinity Science Center in Pearlington, Mississippi, just south of Interstate 10, is a huge…read morescience and space museum filled with hands-on exhibits and incredible artifacts that are must-sees for anyone who loves science and space. The nearby Stennis Space Center is not open to the public. However, the Infinity Science Center is just outside the Stennis Space Center, and it brings NASA history, space flight, earth science and science-related technology to life. This museum offers an abundance of superb exhibits about the history of the Space Program. Exhibits are both indoor and outdoor -- the outdoor area includes the first stage of a Saturn V rocket. The Stennis Space Center is the main facility for NASA rocket testing, so if you are a space flight enthusiast, this is a great place to visit. Real space memorabilia are displayed, including spacesuits, the Apollo 4 capsule, and a lunar module mock-up. The anti-gravity displays are fascinating. Hands-on exhibits are plentiful and educational, including a "create your own hurricane" exhibit. If you need to take a break and sit, movies are shown in their little theatre. The gift shop and cafe are pleasant, and good places to get a drink, snack, or light lunch, and a fun souvenir (I got myself a great NASA ball cap!). Just off Interstate 10, this is a must-see for anyone who has a love of science, math, engineering, or technology -- and wonderful for children interested in STEM. Even if you're just passing by on your way to someplace, this is very much worth stopping for at least an hour of your time.

Fun and educational indoor/outdoor place. Lots to keep a busy mind active. Hands on learning too…read more And they have a vending area as well as a cafe.

This is one of the most unique art museums I've ever seen in the best way possible. Highlights…read moreinclude an entire community center painted with mind blowing wall-to-wall murals and a secret room from Anderson's home now attached to museum. What an interesting family of artists the Andersons were, and this museum does a great job of documenting this family's history and artistic influence on the area. This museum is an absolute must-see for anyone who appreciates art, quirky attractions, local history, etc. There is easy, free parking by the museum and a cute, delicious coffee shop right behind it as well. I definitely recommend spending the day walking around and exploring this very arts-friendly community.

What a complete and pleasant surprise! I wasn't expecting such an amazing and comprehensive…read morecollection and tour. I highly recommend doing the audio tour. It's extremely well done and gives you such an incredible look inside of his life. The staff was incredibly friendly and it was an overall great experience.

Lovely collection of art work as well as items from the years artist Alice Mosley was alive…read more Totally free to visit with donations welcomed. Small gift shop with prints of her work you can purchase.

What a lovely place! In an old train depot, first floor is dedicated to local Mardi Gras parades…read moreand local history, second is an art display from a local artist. Lots of parking in front. Friendly employees that are passionate about the area and their jobs. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area.

This place will leave a mark on my heart forever! It sits in a neighborhood in the lower 9th ward…read moreand gives the feel that you're visiting a home. If you're not careful you may pass it up because it's truly a house. Once inside we were greeted by a crew of women who advised that the museum consists of six rooms and we were free to explore each one. Nothing fancy but it was very touching and real. It was heartbreaking to see what the citizens of the 9th ward have gone thru over the years and still trying to overcome today. This museum brings light to so many things that you don't see on the news or read about on a daily. I truly have a deep appreciation for the residents of this great citizen and an extra appreciation for those in the 9th ward. This is a gem and a must see for everyone going to New Orleans and I even had the opportunity to leave comments on a book

The Lower Ninth Ward poses a conundrum. Its historic significance is obvious, and the devastation…read moreit experienced captivated the world's attention. However, the area is not a post-disaster theme park; it is indeed a mostly residential neighborhood that to the extent that it has been resettled is populated by locals. So what is the non-local who's interested in the history to do other than wander around vacant lots? Fortunately, this small museum offers one possible answer. A shotgun house packed full of pictures and videos documenting the pre- and post-Katrina history of the neighborhood, it is embedded in a residential area but gives a visitor something tangible to latch on to. It's not big, but it is free to wander, and I spent a decent amount of time thoroughly perusing everything. It certainly has an activist stance, and paints an interesting picture, including its discussion of the pluses and minuses of all the attention the place received following the hurricane. Additionally, it offers various educational programs for kids after it closes. This is a local endeavor; parking is strictly on the street, which is as haphazard as it is in much of the city, and you'll probably have to drive carefully by some kids playing pickup basketball on the way. But it makes for a great experience and offers what by all means seems to be the genuine local voice.

I visited The National WWII Museum during a Bank of America Museums on us weekend with my husband…read more This is an incredible museum with so much to see. We only stayed about an hour and a half and only saw a very small portion of the museum. I really enjoyed my short visit and it was a nice break from the summer heat in New Orleans.

Very nice museum Not much large hardware…read moreFocus is on small items and the experiences of the people. Very varied room setting to help you feel the story. Lots of walking They did loan us a wheel chair All personal were very friendly

What I thought would be a quick "pop-in", turned into a fun educational adventure. This two room…read moremuseum was a plethora of interesting history tidbits, costume pieces, and fun facts. We enjoyed the costume room where we tried on capes, hats and fun accessories. The educational video was so informative. We even took the time to create a cute mask, and do the scavenger hunt.

Great little museum for the out of towner. Learned a lot. Museum was inexpensive. The costumes were…read moredisplayed beautifully and we even got to try some on. The video was broke but there was so much to read about the history of Mardi Gras that I didn't feel like we missed out on anything.

This was a super cool experience during our trip to Biloxi a few years ago. There was a dolphin and…read moresea lion educational show that was really fun but my highlight was the opportunity to be kissed by a sea lion! For a small fee, you receive a photo as the sea lion is planting a big wet kiss on your cheek! Another highlight was the budgie area where you bought sticks of food and the parakeets (budgies) landed on you and ate from them. It's not for the faint of heart or anyone that's afraid of birds, lol. This is a fun place to visit with kids or anyone who appreciates birds and marine life. Beware: in the summer, there's a lot of walking outdoors and it can get quite hot. Make sure you wear your sunscreen and bring a neck fan!

I'm all about rescue but from a visitor perspective a little more human communication would go a…read morelong way. At time of purchasing tickets it could've been mentioned what is and isn't available; would be very helpful. We were unable to feed and/or pet the stingrays, there was only 5 spots for kissing sea lion that were no longer available, so for a family unable to plan in advance with changing schedules it was a bummer. The bird feeder stick took me by surprise because it looks disappointing, however it was sufficient to get some of the birds to land. The dolphin/sea lion show was pretty good, I would just appreciate maybe a screen with whatever the speaker was saying, it was hard to hear in that room with the echo. All in all my family enjoyed it.

I've done the Sazerac House tour twice now and I love it. It's actually really educational and…read morethere's a ton of interesting stuff to see. You get to learn about the history of Sazerac, how everything is made, and all kinds of random liquor facts I apparently needed to know. AND HELLOOOO FREE SAMPLES?!?! The tour is completely self-guided and FREE. Just reserve your spot online and show up ready to learn and drink. The best part of my second visit was the lady who usually works the last sample station REMEMBERED ME. Like mam??? I felt special. Apparently I'm becoming a regular at the free booze museum. Definitely a cool thing to do in NOLA and you really can't beat the price.

Cocktail class taught by Andrew - behind the bar experience…read more Nice class on the basics of cocktail making. You get one full drink to taste and discuss its construction Andrew is very charming and pleasant He seems very comfortable with the topics . Then you get to use a number of ingredients to make your own cocktail Class takes about 1.5 hours and about $50 per person 3 of us took the cocktail making class We were given a Grind Espresso Mapletinni Made a version of an old fashion - mine with rum