New Iberia is the largest city and the parish seat of Iberia Parish, Louisiana, 21 miles southeast of Lafayette and a part of the Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. Charming downtown New Iberia was immortalized by James Lee Burke and his fictional character, detective Dave Robicheaux.
Take a tour of Shadows on the Teche
Shadows on the Teche is a historic house and garden in New Iberia’s Main Street District, on the banks of Bayou Teche, among magnificent live oaks covered with Spanish moss. Spread over 3,750 square feet, the Shadows was built in 1834 for sugar planter David Weeks and his wife.
317 E Main St, New Iberia, LA 70560, Phone: 337-369-6446
Learn about local history at the Bayou Teche Museum
The Bayou Teche Museum is located on the Louisiana, New Iberia’s Main Street. It tells the story of one of the country’s most colorful, fascinating and historically important areas. Interactive exhibits showcase the lively blend of cultures, industries, artists and lore inspired by the land surrounding the winding curves of this lovely South Louisiana bayou. There are several permanent exhibitions. Civil War exhibit talks about the Civil War in the Teche region. George Rodrigue Studio was moved from Carmel, California and includes the painting he was working on and the paint-splattered floor.
131 E Main St, New Iberia, LA 70560, Phone: 337-606-5977
Have dinner at Jane's Seafood
Jane's Seafood is a contemporary, spacious, unpretentious eatery serving fresh seafood and classic Chinese dishes.
1201 Jane St, New Iberia, LA 70563, Phone: 337-365-5412
Enjoy the gazebo overlooking the pond at Landry's
Landry's Seafood & Steakhouse was established in 1969. The small, cheerful wood-paneled dining room with red and white checkered tablecloths is located in a lovely, rustic Acadian- style home with a gazebo overlooking the pond.
3704 Jefferson Island Rd, New Iberia, LA 70560, Phone: 337-369-3772
Take the kids to Caribbean Ice Co
Caribbean Ice Co was established by a couple of artists who wanted to provide something for their neighbors to cool off with.
2905 Loreauville Rd, New Iberia, LA 70563, Phone: 337-367-0094
See The Bunk Johnson Collection
The Bunk Johnson Collection can be found within the main branch of the Iberia Parish Library and is perfect for jazz fans and enthusiasts.
445 E Main Street, New Iberia, Louisiana 70650, Phone: 337-364-7024
Go bird watching at the Jungle Gardens
Escape the business of day-to-day life at the Jungle Gardens, a tranquil and lush oasis perfect for bird-watching enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Highway 329, Avery Island, Louisiana 70513, Phone: 337-369-6243
Book a cottage at Rip Van Winkle Gardens and spend a night
Set off on a weekend getaway to the beautiful Rip Van Winkle Gardens, your gateway to a lush paradise filled with interesting historical sites and a semi-tropical garden paradise in New Iberia. Guests can make a 2-day trip out of their visit to the Rip Van Winkle Gardens thanks to Acadian cottages for rent along Lake Peigneur. The accommodations offer luxuries like a hand-crafted king-size bed, complimentary bottles of wine, and an unbeatable view of the lakefront, among other things. At the gardens, guests can also enjoy a guided tour of actor Joseph Jefferson’s hunting lodge and painting studio. An architectural treasure in its own right, the house, which was built in 1870, is home to many of the actor’s paintings which pay homage to the South after the Civil War. Other unique sites to visit at the Rap Van Winkle Gardens include the garden’s bell and tea house, and an authentic hand-carved Balinese Gateway that was brought to the gardens in 2008.
5505 Rip Van Winkle Road, New Iberia, Louisiana 70560, Phone: 337-359-8525
