Super cute and local gift shop in Lafayette! I went in to get a mask they were advertising on…read moreInstagram but they were out of the one I wanted...sigh. Still it gave me the opportunity to browse around and get some gift ideas for some special people in my life. I didn't make a purchase today but I'll be back. They have lots of Acadiana themed gifts of course, but for those who are in the market for something more mainstream you'll find it here as well.

It is a very nice gift shop with every day gifts to special holidays …read more They even engrave some items and develop film.

Go to place to get our throws. We are part of a Krewe out of DeRidder, and participate in the Krewe…read moreof Krewes parade in Lake Charles. We are able to call in our order, which they have record of from previous years, so they can pull that up and we are able to adjust what we want for the new MG season. Pay over the phone, then pick up. They'll even help us load when we have a ton! Inside - they have every type of throw you may need, or gear to wear to the parade. Very nice employees!

This store had a relatively good selection. Fair prices, this side of New Orleans. Only criticism…read moreis that there was very slow checkout.

Our friends took us here just showing us around Baton Rouge outskirts and Port Allen. The shop was…read morepretty cute, lots of kitschy Cajun and Mardi Gras things. It's in what appears to be an old house which is a little odd but it works for them. The selection was fun to look at (especially the Cajun/funny versions of items: Cajun toilet paper, Cajun wind chimes...) but I found the prices to be too high for my wallet. I'm also not sure the items for sale really fit what I normally buy for myself or for others so the only thing I ended up buying was some alligator jerky. I doubt I'd be back unless we are passing through and need a quick stop. Definitely worth a visit if you haven't been there and want a laugh!

Pretty neat roadside attraction that gives a fun taste of Louisiana. The wares are very touristy…read moreand out of my price range, but it is fun to look around at the gifts and laugh at the gag items such as a "redneck wind chime," made from Bud Light cans. There is also a furniture shop and a museum connected with the store (we did not do the museum), so it is a nice place to stop and take a driving break. I would recommend stopping if you are driving through!

Every year I see super cute Mardi Gras clothes and every year I want some. I really, really want a…read moresparkly sequined jacket and an amazing purple, green and gold outfit that looks cute and trendy and NOT loud and obnoxious. This year I saw some glittery shoes all decked out in MG colors and YALL. I *need* some Mardi Gras shoes. I am a born and bred Louisiana girl. Like why do I not have a pair of sparkly MG shoes yet?! And so I get to shopping and then remember why. I am cheap y'all. I like my money to stay in my pockets and Mardi Gras gear ain't exactly inexpensive. I just can't justify spending upwards of $70 for a pair of shoes that I will only wear for a few weekends out of the year. This is what brought me to Beads Galore. I was hoping I'd find some cute stuff here for a little less than what I was seeing at all the boutiques. I didn't find any huge discounts but I did find a Mecca of MG stuff, like way more than I had imagined. I rode in a parade this year so I picked up a few things here. If you are riding and need some special throws you will definitely find them here. Two locations, this one being the bigger one and in Broussard... smaller, yet just as great. The owners here are FANTASTIC and so helpful so if you have questions, don't be shy.

We stopped here on the way hm to HTX from Baton Rouge & what a treat it was they have all your…read moreMardi Gras needs & at really reasonable prices. The staff was so very friendly & let me just browse through the aisles without feeling rushed at all. Happy Mardi Gras to them all can't wait to go back. Wished I'd snapped a few pictures inside.

The grounds are incredible. The owner was so curious and…read morehelpful. I found the place by a billboard and I'm glad I stopped. They have a little cafe they call the coffee shop which has amazing local dishes like gumbo and all the locals dine here.

I stopped here early in the morning on my way to MSY airport. The stores werent open yet, but I was…read moreable to walk the grounds and see the relics of days gone by. It is a definite stop for history buffs to see how innovative and how technology was used in the early days of the cajuns. I highly recommend a visit here.

There are lots of fueling options and spots to take a driving break but Henry's offers a bit more…read more After filling up the Maverick while traveling back from Lake Charles to Abbeville this location caught my interest with it's inviting exterior displaying lots of unique items around the entrance. The staff here is so friendly and welcoming and you're in for a big surprise after walking through the doors, this store is filled with souvenirs and gifts items with just about any kind of snacks you can imagine. The restrooms are immaculate and spacious you can see the team here understands what's important to travelers. I picked up a cute wooden refrigerator magnet for the RV that documents our visit with the store's theme and location. There are always interesting places to stop while traveling and Henry's is among the great ones in my opinions...

I don't want to be quick to call Henry's a must-visit destination, but this has to be one of the…read morebest rest-stops in western Louisiana. It may not look like much on the outside but rest assured there's plenty to appreciate. That's high praise for a place not named Buc'ees. There is so much to process here. There is most of the basic things that come with rest stops with snacks, drinks, and (fairly clean) bathrooms. However, there's so much more: full fledged hot food restaurant serving legit Cajun specialties, souvenirs galore, multiple gas station pumps, and Tesla superchargers. The restaurant has boudin balls and cracklins like much of the surrounding area, but they've also got a few fabulous items worth getting. They close in the early evening and are not open on Sundays. During the late night hours, the hot foods become super limited with junk food pizza and hot dogs. And best of all? They're open 24 hours.